Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in Bristol Physiotherapy and Exercise Team for a skilled Band 6 (or experienced Band 5) physiotherapist to work within an inpatient setting for mental health services.
The Physiotherapy and Exercise Team is a multi-professional mental health team that works alongside a range of allied health professionals and therapists.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, has a broad range of knowledge and skills and is either experienced in working with people who have mental health needs or is open to learning about working in this highly rewarding setting. Within this role there is flexibility of working hours, and you will also benefit a manageable caseload size to allow engagement in CPD and training opportunities.
If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to contact us using the details below for an informal conversation about the role and service.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Physiotherapy team for Mental Health within various settings as part of an integrated service.
To offer specialist physiotherapy assessments and interventions within various settings both ward based and community, following the integrated care programme plan, liaising with all appropriate parties particularly the Care Co-ordinator
To be involved in education both of student physiotherapists and other personnel.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing.
The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist physiotherapy interventions for patients with mental health problems, individually and in groups, both in hospital and in the community.
To keep patient clinical records and statistics as per trust and professional guidelines with the use of information technology.
To work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other health care professionals, patients and their families.
To ensure that the physiotherapy technician receives adequate training,supervision and support and that the delegation of tasks is appropriate to his/her abilities and grade.
To be responsible for education and supervision of physiotherapy students.
To adhere to Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards of physiotherapy practice.
To develop and maintain clinical skill and mandatory training through a variety of learning opportunities and provide evidence of clinical competence through the development and maintenance of a personal professional portfolio.
To work in accordance with professional and Trust policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the law.
To care for own health & safety as well as that of patients and other members of staff.
To undertake small projects to support the physiotherapy service i.e. audit research.
To help develop the service and attend relevant meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist physiotherapy interventions for patients with mental health problems, individually and in groups, both in hospital and in the community.
To keep patient clinical records and statistics as per trust and professional guidelines with the use of information technology.
To work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other health care professionals, patients and their families.
To ensure that the physiotherapy technician receives adequate training,supervision and support and that the delegation of tasks is appropriate to his/her abilities and grade.
To be responsible for education and supervision of physiotherapy students.
To adhere to Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards of physiotherapy practice.
To develop and maintain clinical skill and mandatory training through a variety of learning opportunities and provide evidence of clinical competence through the development and maintenance of a personal professional portfolio.
To work in accordance with professional and Trust policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the law.
To care for own health & safety as well as that of patients and other members of staff.
To undertake small projects to support the physiotherapy service i.e. audit research.
To help develop the service and attend relevant meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Member of the Health Profession Council
- 2 years post registration experience
- An understanding of multi professional team working and an ability to promote the role of the Physiotherapist within that.
- Ability to demonstrate the application of physiotherapeutic interventions in a variety of settings.
- Ability to contribute effectively to the strategic development of services.
- Able to work independently.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience working in mental health
- Experience of working with clients in community settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Member of the Health Profession Council
- 2 years post registration experience
- An understanding of multi professional team working and an ability to promote the role of the Physiotherapist within that.
- Ability to demonstrate the application of physiotherapeutic interventions in a variety of settings.
- Ability to contribute effectively to the strategic development of services.
- Able to work independently.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience working in mental health
- Experience of working with clients in community settings
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).
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