Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our inpatient services in North Lincolnshire, working across both working-age and older adult wards.This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality physiotherapy to patients with varied and complex needs.
You will contribute to assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation, supporting patients to achieve their goals and promoting safe, effective discharge. Close collaboration with nursing, medical, and allied health colleagues is central to the role, ensuring holistic, patient-centred care. It is an exciting time to join RDaSH, with major service developments underway for completion in late 2026. These include a new therapy gym, refurbishment of Mulberry Ward (Working Age), and refurbishment of Laurel Ward (Older Adult), all designed to enhance therapeutic environments and rehabilitation opportunities. Joining now means contributing to shaping future physiotherapy provision.
We welcome HCPC-registered physiotherapists, including newly qualified applicants, who demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. An interest in mental health and working with both older and working-age adults is essential.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Assessment & Intervention
- Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for adult and older adult inpatients, considering physical, psychological, and social factors
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Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based treatment programmes to promote mobility, independence, and wellbeing.
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Provide specialist advice on safe moving and handling, falls prevention, and rehabilitation strategies.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
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Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and allied health colleagues to deliver holistic patient care.
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Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning meetings.
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Liaise with community services, social care, and carers to ensure safe and effective transitions of care
Patient & Carer Support
- Educate patients and carers on physiotherapy techniques, exercise programmes, and self-management strategies.
- Provide reassurance, motivation, and clear communication tailored to individual needs.
Service Development & Facilities
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Contribute to the ongoing development of physiotherapy services within inpatient wards.
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Engage with the planned new therapy gym and refurbished Mulberry Ward (Working Age) and Laurel Ward (Older Adult) facilities, supporting the integration of enhanced rehabilitation opportunities once completed in late 2026.
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Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluation
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health conditions and the impact of physical health and inequalities for Older Adults and Working Age.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Good report writing.
- Able to assess, plan and implement care including case load management, and clinical prioritisation.
- Understanding of clinical supervision and appraisal implement care, including caseload management and clinical prioritisation.
- Good level of IT skills working with a variety of software packages and virtual meeting and appointment formats.
- Proactively support people exhibiting challenging behaviour or who may be distressed.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Assess and manage appropriate levels of risk to inform physiotherapy interventions and ensure patient safety.
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act alongside implications for physiotherapy practise.
Values
Essential
- Passionate
- Reliable
- Caring & Safe
- Empowering and Supportive of Staff
- Open, transparent and values
- Progressive
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Empathy and Compassion for Older Adults and those with complex needs
- Resilience in managing challenging inpatient caseloads
- Team player with collaborative approach to MDT working
- Adaptability to varied clinical presentations and service demands
- Commitment to learning and professional development
- Organisational skills: ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Mental Health setting
- Experience of rehabilitation
- Multi-Disciplinary Working as a member of an integrated team
- Exposure with older adults, including falls, frailty and mobility rehabilitation.
- Exposure to working-age adults with complex physical health needs (e.g. neurological, musculoskeletal).
Desirable
- Delivering group/ exercise sessions
- Experience and knowledge of falls and falls prevention
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical practice
- Membership of CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health conditions and the impact of physical health and inequalities for Older Adults and Working Age.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Good report writing.
- Able to assess, plan and implement care including case load management, and clinical prioritisation.
- Understanding of clinical supervision and appraisal implement care, including caseload management and clinical prioritisation.
- Good level of IT skills working with a variety of software packages and virtual meeting and appointment formats.
- Proactively support people exhibiting challenging behaviour or who may be distressed.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Assess and manage appropriate levels of risk to inform physiotherapy interventions and ensure patient safety.
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act alongside implications for physiotherapy practise.
Values
Essential
- Passionate
- Reliable
- Caring & Safe
- Empowering and Supportive of Staff
- Open, transparent and values
- Progressive
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Empathy and Compassion for Older Adults and those with complex needs
- Resilience in managing challenging inpatient caseloads
- Team player with collaborative approach to MDT working
- Adaptability to varied clinical presentations and service demands
- Commitment to learning and professional development
- Organisational skills: ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Mental Health setting
- Experience of rehabilitation
- Multi-Disciplinary Working as a member of an integrated team
- Exposure with older adults, including falls, frailty and mobility rehabilitation.
- Exposure to working-age adults with complex physical health needs (e.g. neurological, musculoskeletal).
Desirable
- Delivering group/ exercise sessions
- Experience and knowledge of falls and falls prevention
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical practice
- Membership of CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
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).
