Physiotherapist
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
We have a fabulous opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to join the mental health physiotherapy team for Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This post would be suited to a Physiotherapist with a special interest in mental health conditions, or those looking for a new opportunity to use their transferable skills from a different speciality.
Our community teams aim to improve the quality of life of those experiencing a mental health crisis, in relation to their diagnosis of dementia, depression, anxiety or other mental health problems.
We are a team made up of experienced Physiotherapists and assistants.
We work closely with various MDTs, such as Nurses, Specialist Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists.
We promote non-pharmacological interventions wherever possible and have a holistic approach to patient care. This is an ideal environment for an innovative Physiotherapist to utilise their therapy-based assessment and care planning skills.
Work with involve seeing people on wards and also in their own homes. There will be a focus on promoting independence, rehabilitation and also supporting carers.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will- be required to effectively prioritise your workload and will be able to respond to competing demands on your time.
- have excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with patients, carers and all levels of staff, dealing with calls promptly and sensitively and ensuring that urgent care is provided on as appropriate.
- assess patients who present with complex and severe cognitive impairment or impairment due to mental health illness to develop an effective treatment programme for them
- provide specialist advice to other professionals, patients and carers as appropriate
- take an active role in the multi-disciplinary team, attending the MDT meeting and offering physiotherapy input
- work across various places across Derbyshire
- regularly link in with the wider Physiotherapy team within the Trust for clinical supervision and further professional development
- use the Electronic Patient Record to document your involvement with patients
- be a qualified physiotherapist with recent and relevant post-qualification experience
- must be able to travel between bases
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
The team are made up of a Senior nurse, Lead nurses, registered nurses, specialist support workers, Occupational therapist, a Physiotherapist, a psychologist and Consultant Psychiatrist.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The successful applicant will work within a supportive MDT and have close links with the Community Mental Health Teams, GPs and social care.
Professional development and further learning is encouraged and you will receive robust clinical and managerial supervision, along with wider support and training in-house within the team.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Chartered Physiotherapist CSP
- Post-graduate mental health qualification
SKills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Recent and relevant post-qualification experience
- Experience in mental health or learning disability
- Teaching and supervising
- Audit
- Experience in older adult care
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.