Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
The closing date is 28 September 2025
Job summary
Are you looking for a clinical role in mental health that has the opportunity to develop Physiotherapy provision across our Suffolk inpatient services?
We are looking for a band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Allied health professionals team working across the inpatient mental health wards in Ipswich. This permanent position is an exciting opportunity to shape the clinical provision at Woodlands and lead on development, delivery and evaluation of physiotherapy. The role also requires the postholder to supervise a band 6 Physiotherapist in our west Suffolk inpatient site, developing this new role in their AHP team. Working with a range of service users, a key part of this role is providing access to physiotherapy for older adults with dementia, frailty and functional mental health diagnosis.
You would be working with established multidisciplinary teams on the wards, including consultant psychiatrists, nurses, OTs, psychology and activity workers. This post sits within an AHP team that offers assessment and intervention across all the wards.
NSFT is a trust that is investing in its AHP leadership so it is an exciting time. Suffolk has an AHP Lead Physiotherapist who will provide clinical supervision for this post holder.
HCPC registration and CSP membership is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
Within our service you will have the opportunity to work with adult inpatients and older people who have organic (Dementia) and functional presentations such as psychosis, anxiety and mood disorders. You will have the opportunity to use your physical health training alongside the ability to communicate and engage with service users experiencing complex mental and physical health needs and work to tackle health inequalities.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
246-ESU7442809
Job locations
woodlands
heath road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
woodlands
heath road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer's website
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