Job summary
Are you an experienced physiotherapist with a passion for working with older people and people with dementia?
Do you have the skills and knowledge necessary to manage a complex and varied caseload in mental health inpatient settings?
Are you able to lead others with kindness, togetherness and respect?
We are looking for a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to lead on the planning, co-ordination and delivery of physiotherapy provision across our Older Adult Inpatient Services.
The role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to combine their physiotherapy specific skills with leadership skills to share their clinical know how and build on the physiotherapy profile within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
The role is based at the Physiotherapy Department at the Maudsley Hospital however, cross site cover across Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and the Royal Bethlem Hospital, Bromley is required.
We are committed to supporting our staff in their career aspirations. We offer a range of ongoing training and development within our service. This includes opportunities to attend sessions to develop clinical skills including working with a trauma informed approach and psychologically informed care as well as personal and leadership development.
Main duties of the job
About us
You will work across 4 main inpatient sites: Aubrey Lewis 1, Maudsley Hospital, SE5 8AZ, Chesham House situated in the Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BX and Greenvale Specialist Care Unit, located at Voss Court, Streatham, SW16 3BS and finally, Hayworth Ward, located at the Ladywell Unit, SE13 6LH. This role provides the opportunity to lead and work with a team who work with service users with a wide range of mental health conditions and dementia.
The majority of the wards provide assessment, treatment and care for people aged over 65 with acute mental illness or those of all ages who have dementia. Greenvale Specialist Care Unit provides treatment for older people with predominantly complex organic mental health problems. The unit is specifically for service users who could not be safely treated in the community, but who do not require continued admission in an acute psychiatric ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a direct clinical service across the Older Adult Inpatient Service.
To have a high profile across the Older Adult Inpatient Services, advocating the benefits of physiotherapy for service users.
To oversee and maintain up to date written and electronic records and activity data, in accordance with professional and Trust Standards.
To provide strong professional leadership to improve and develop physiotherapy services in line with service and service user needs, directorate and trust objectives and legislative requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a direct clinical service across the Older Adult Inpatient Service.
To have a high profile across the Older Adult Inpatient Services, advocating the benefits of physiotherapy for service users.
To oversee and maintain up to date written and electronic records and activity data, in accordance with professional and Trust Standards.
To provide strong professional leadership to improve and develop physiotherapy services in line with service and service user needs, directorate and trust objectives and legislative requirements.
Person Specification
Training, Qualifications, Registration, Interests
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Previous NHS Experience
- Passion for working in a mental health setting with Older People and people with Dementia
Desirable
- MSc/MA or MPhil or equivalent
- Membership of relevant professional and specialist interest group
- Willingness to develop and advance own learning
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working clinically as a physiotherapist
- Experience of working collaboratively with service users, their supporters and other health and social care professionals
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy staff and students on placement
- Experience of integrated multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role with responsibility of line managing staff
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health conditions
- Experience of audit and research relevant to physiotherapy practice
- Lived experience of mental health problems/challenges
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A broad range of physiotherapy skills
- Able to demonstrate advanced physiotherapy skills in mental health services.
- Commitment to ensuring the services meets the needs of service users and their supporters
- Skills to lead, represent and facilitate change effectively.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to meet the needs of a diverse range of individuals.
Desirable
- Research skills
- An understanding of pre and post registration training needs of physiotherapists
Person Specification
Training, Qualifications, Registration, Interests
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Previous NHS Experience
- Passion for working in a mental health setting with Older People and people with Dementia
Desirable
- MSc/MA or MPhil or equivalent
- Membership of relevant professional and specialist interest group
- Willingness to develop and advance own learning
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working clinically as a physiotherapist
- Experience of working collaboratively with service users, their supporters and other health and social care professionals
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy staff and students on placement
- Experience of integrated multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role with responsibility of line managing staff
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health conditions
- Experience of audit and research relevant to physiotherapy practice
- Lived experience of mental health problems/challenges
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A broad range of physiotherapy skills
- Able to demonstrate advanced physiotherapy skills in mental health services.
- Commitment to ensuring the services meets the needs of service users and their supporters
- Skills to lead, represent and facilitate change effectively.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to meet the needs of a diverse range of individuals.
Desirable
- Research skills
- An understanding of pre and post registration training needs of physiotherapists
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).
