NHS Physiotherapist - Inpatient Mental Health

Sanctuary Personnel; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for an ongoing contract in Aylesbury. This role focuses on delivering rehabilitative care within inpatient mental health services. The ideal candidate will be a qualified physiotherapist with UK experience and HCPC registration. Competitive pay is offered at £26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with a degree or equivalent in physiotherapy.
• Recent UK experience in specialised physiotherapy.
• Registered with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care.
• Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload.
• Independently manage clinical needs and prioritisation.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients.
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate personalised intervention plans.

Skills

Rehabilitative patient care

Clinical reasoning

Holistic physiotherapy management

Quality Improvement

Education

Degree in physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Band 6 Physiotherapist - Inpatient Mental Health - Aylesbury (UK) - £26 per hour - Hourly - Ongoing Contract

Explore the rewarding field of mental health care as a Band 6 Physiotherapist at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. This ongoing contract offers the opportunity to earn £26 per hour while making a vital impact on patient care. You will be part of a supportive team that champions innovative practices within inpatient mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the mental health inpatient wards.
• Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, ensuring high standards of clinical care with professional and legal accountability.
• Independently manage clinical needs and prioritisation across your caseload.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, utilising clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate personalised intervention and management plans along with discharge planning.
• Provide holistic physiotherapy management, considering the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients.
• Assess, demonstrate, and prescribe equipment to aid mobility, ensuring its safe use.
• Implement highly developed handling skills for patients with complex conditions.
• Work effectively within the team, maintaining visibility and accessibility to patients, relatives, and colleagues.
• Be involved in Quality Improvement projects and ensure effective communication with patients and their families.

Requirements

• Qualified physiotherapist with a degree or equivalent within physiotherapy.
• Recent UK experience in specialised physiotherapy.
• Registered with the HCPC as a physiotherapist to work in the UK.
• NHS experience is advantageous but not essential.

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