Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a substantive 25 hours a week Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. The Clinical Lead Physiotherapist works across our inpatient wards as part of the Acute Adult Mental Health Care Unit sitting in the Mental Health Care Group.
The post holder will work across nine wards providing specialist physiotherapy assessment ad intervention to the inpatient population. Lead on profession specific projects and influence future service developments. The post holder will need to be autonomous; working as a sole practitioner, working closely with the MDT and will be supported as part of the inpatient therapy team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Speech and language therapists and a Dietitian.
Bases at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell and Sherwood Oaks, Mansfield. There will be some requirement to travel between sites.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the jobTo work collaboratively with colleagues in Acute Adult Mental Health Care Unit to provide evidence based physiotherapy for our service users. The role requires an experienced, senior clinician with proven clinical and leadership skills.
About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Details Date posted07 May 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number186-549-25-MH
Job locationsHighbury Hospital
Highbury Vale
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
This post is vital both to support our Multi Disciplinary Team and to lead on profession specific developments within our services. Please see attached Job Description and Peron Specification.
Job description Job responsibilitiesThis post is vital both to support our Multi Disciplinary Team and to lead on profession specific developments within our services. Please see attached Job Description and Peron Specification.
Person Specification Qualifications EssentialThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
AddressHighbury Hospital
Highbury Vale
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer nameNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
AddressHighbury Hospital
Highbury Vale
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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