Job summary
Are you interested in working in a role where everyday is different, and able to adapt to support people with mental illness who may present with a variety of physical conditions from long term disability to MSK injuries or complaints and who may have struggled to access outpatient physiotherapy services? Then this role is for you.
We are looking for a physiotherapist to support the patients on the adult wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.
You will be working with a diverse, supportive multi-disciplinary team, and have support from the Professional Lead Physiotherapist for Mental Health, with responsibility to support physiotherapy assistants.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing physiotherapy input to the 4 adult wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. Assessing and treating patients with complex long term neurological conditions, MSK conditions and mobility difficulties. Supporting physical activity on the wards along with the Physical Fitness Practitioner and Physiotherapy Technical Instructors.
You will be responsible for supervising junior staff and physiotherapy students, and for supporting the professional lead in service development and QI projects.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
Oxford Health has a strong AHP leadership team providing you opportunities for support, development and career progression.
We welcome requests for flexible working.
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide physiotherapy assessment, intervention and advice to patients on the adult mental health wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.
- To manage and prioritise own caseload.
- To support the Multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients, including formal and informal teaching and guidance.
- To support audits, and quality improvement projects.
- To provide clinical supervision/education to more junior staff and students.
- To ensure safe and appropriate use of mobility and gym equipment.
- To support he development, implementation and evaluation of local protocols and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide physiotherapy assessment, intervention and advice to patients on the adult mental health wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.
- To manage and prioritise own caseload.
- To support the Multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients, including formal and informal teaching and guidance.
- To support audits, and quality improvement projects.
- To provide clinical supervision/education to more junior staff and students.
- To ensure safe and appropriate use of mobility and gym equipment.
- To support he development, implementation and evaluation of local protocols and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study relevant to the role
- Member of a specialist interest group
- Member of the CSP
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a variety of care settings and care groups
- Experience of managing complex patient caseload and developing management plans based on advanced clinical reasoning.
- Experience of supervising other staff or students
- Experience of working within an MDT
Desirable
- Experience in a mental health setting
- Experience in an MSK service
- Experience working with older adults
- Experience in audit and service development
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible
- Keen to learn, enthusiastic
- Reflective practitioner
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Competent in using a computer
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study relevant to the role
- Member of a specialist interest group
- Member of the CSP
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a variety of care settings and care groups
- Experience of managing complex patient caseload and developing management plans based on advanced clinical reasoning.
- Experience of supervising other staff or students
- Experience of working within an MDT
Desirable
- Experience in a mental health setting
- Experience in an MSK service
- Experience working with older adults
- Experience in audit and service development
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible
- Keen to learn, enthusiastic
- Reflective practitioner
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Competent in using a computer
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
