Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health physiotherapist to deliver high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy for patients with mental health problems as part of our Rotherham Services.
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Physiotherapist into a clinical leadership role. You would be joining an established progressive, forward-thinking service. The role will involve working alongside and supporting physiotherapists and other care professionals primarily within the Rotherham Care Group, across the inpatients mental health units .
Main duties of the job
We are looking to attract an effective communicator with clinical expertise and a flexible problem-solving approach. The ability to work well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is essential, as is the ability to promote the role of physiotherapy in line with the National Mental Health Physiotherapy Strategy and NICE Guidance.
You will be expected to deliver at the highest level of clinical reasoning and will be enthusiastic and motivated to work as part of an integrated team. You will need good organisational and communication skills and be able to demonstrate highly developed specialist clinical expertise and knowledge.
We are looking for a therapist with appropriate demonstrable post-graduate experience. Experience of working with clients with mental health problems, working within acute medicine, orthopaedics, elderly care and pain management would also be desirable. This position would be ideal for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist wanting to progress into a Band 7 role, or an experienced Band 7 Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge and wanting to further develop their clinical leadership and management skills and contribute to the ongoing development of Older People's Mental Health Services.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training with supporting professional portfolio
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of Clinical Interest Group
- Master's Degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Substantial post registration and recent experience of working with older people with mental health conditions.
- Post registration and recent experience of working with older people and those with dementia
- Managing and prioritising a complex caseload
- Experience of working within a variety of settings including both inpatients and community
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working
- Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomy
- Providing clinical supervision and mentorship
- Knowledge and experience of key areas of practice such as falls prevention
- Evidence of managing a team
Desirable
- Evidence of applying research to influence /advance innovative practice
- Planning and delivering presentations and training to groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of mental health
- Highly competent in making a decision regarding on-going patient care based on clinical and risk factors
- High level of problem solving and planning skills
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimize patient management
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
- Understanding of confidentiality and risk management
- Clinical audit, research, and clinical governance principles
- Knowledge of MH legislation and policy drivers, clinical and professional governance
- Knowledge of health and wellbeing needs of service users
Desirable
- Wider NHS and social care policy
- Importance of public relations
- Research, audit and quality improvement methodologies
Skills
Essential
- Ability / Skills to support change and improvement, support and inspire colleagues/act as a role model
- Ability to motivate others
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Good assessment skills selecting treatment from a range of options
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under time pressures for self and team
- Good clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Flexible approach to problem solving
- Teamwork
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimize patient management
- Line management
- Clinical supervision
- Time management
- IT literate - use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and email and Internet
- Manage a varied workload and deliver to deadlines under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to give presentations
- Critical appraisal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Dynamic and forward thinking
- Patient focused/ commitment to high quality services
- Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and challenging social exclusion and health inequalities
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Positive, 'can do' outlook
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training with supporting professional portfolio
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of Clinical Interest Group
- Master's Degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Substantial post registration and recent experience of working with older people with mental health conditions.
- Post registration and recent experience of working with older people and those with dementia
- Managing and prioritising a complex caseload
- Experience of working within a variety of settings including both inpatients and community
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working
- Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomy
- Providing clinical supervision and mentorship
- Knowledge and experience of key areas of practice such as falls prevention
- Evidence of managing a team
Desirable
- Evidence of applying research to influence /advance innovative practice
- Planning and delivering presentations and training to groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of mental health
- Highly competent in making a decision regarding on-going patient care based on clinical and risk factors
- High level of problem solving and planning skills
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimize patient management
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
- Understanding of confidentiality and risk management
- Clinical audit, research, and clinical governance principles
- Knowledge of MH legislation and policy drivers, clinical and professional governance
- Knowledge of health and wellbeing needs of service users
Desirable
- Wider NHS and social care policy
- Importance of public relations
- Research, audit and quality improvement methodologies
Skills
Essential
- Ability / Skills to support change and improvement, support and inspire colleagues/act as a role model
- Ability to motivate others
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Good assessment skills selecting treatment from a range of options
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under time pressures for self and team
- Good clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Flexible approach to problem solving
- Teamwork
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimize patient management
- Line management
- Clinical supervision
- Time management
- IT literate - use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and email and Internet
- Manage a varied workload and deliver to deadlines under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to give presentations
- Critical appraisal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Dynamic and forward thinking
- Patient focused/ commitment to high quality services
- Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and challenging social exclusion and health inequalities
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Positive, 'can do' outlook
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).
