Mental Health Inpatient Physiotherapist

Job summary

Are you looking for a challenging new career step? If so, working in mental health may be for you.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a Band 6 Physiotherapist to work in our Older Peoples Mental Health inpatient unit at New Spenser Ward, based on site at St. Peters Hospital.

This post is for 37.5 hours per week.

The post holder will be passionate about the rights and welfare of people with mental health needs and see person-centred care as a cornerstone of their practice.

We have a department of eleven specialist physiotherapists working in mental health and learning disability across the Trust. Supervision is provided on an individual basis as well as peer supervision.

SABP is a large organisation and leadership development alongside CPD is actively encouraged.

The post will also be supported by the other Older Peoples Physiotherapists across the trust and the Lead Physiotherapist. We hold regular Physiotherapy trust wide meetings with CPD sessions and actively encourage internal and external learning and sharing within each of the roles within the trust.

Main duties of the job

At SABP we are passionate about ensuring that both the physical and emotional needs of people using our services are met.

The post holder will have a high degree of autonomy, providing high quality clinical care to people that use our services, as well as having a key role in supporting the development of skills across the inpatient wards and the wider physiotherapy team.

You will also be contributing to service and policy development within the service. Older Peoples inpatient services support the needs of people coping with acute, complex mental health needs with a focus on empowerment and recovery.

The candidate must have a full and valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Spencer Ward

St. Peter's Hospital campus, Guildford Rd, Lyne,

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Spencer Ward

St. Peter's Hospital campus, Guildford Rd, Lyne,

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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