Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Older adult inpatient team, based at the Woodlands Hospital, Salford. This is a fixed term, full-time post, covering Monday to Friday. We will consider flexible/part time working hours. The applicant should be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working with older people and preferably have relevant mental health experience.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will be responsible for managing a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs and completing a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to the discharge planning process.
Under the guidance of the Unit's Band 7 Physiotherapist, they will also contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the physiotherapy services within the in-patient unit and contribute to falls projects and training for staff within the service area. The successful candidate would be providing supervision support to Physio assistants as part of their role.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will be responsible for managing a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs and completing a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to the discharge planning process. Please see Job description and person specification attached for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will be responsible for managing a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs and completing a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to the discharge planning process. Please see Job description and person specification attached for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Certificate
- Registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Educator training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of conditions treated in Older adults
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental health conditions affecting Older adults
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in NHS
Desirable
- Experience working in Mental Health setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Certificate
- Registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Educator training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of conditions treated in Older adults
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental health conditions affecting Older adults
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in NHS
Desirable
- Experience working in Mental Health setting
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Woodlands Hospital
Meadowsweet Lane
Little Hulton, Salford, Greater Manchester
M28 0FE
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
