Are you interested in working in a role where every day is different?
Are you able to adapt to support people with mental illness who may present with a variety of physical conditions from long-term disability to MSK injuries or complaints and who may have struggled to access outpatient physiotherapy services?
Are you possibly interested in working in Mental Health but not entirely sure it is for you? Then this role is for you.
We are looking for a physiotherapist to support the patients on the adult wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.
You will be working with a diverse, supportive multi-disciplinary team and have support from the Professional Lead Physiotherapist for Mental Health, and will have responsibility to support physiotherapy assistants.
This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity. We can consider part-time or full-time hours for this role (22.5 - 37.5 hours per week).
Main duties of the job You will be providing physiotherapy input to the 4 adult wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury, assessing and treating patients with complex long-term neurological conditions, MSK conditions, and mobility difficulties. Supporting physical activity on the wards along with the Physical Fitness Practitioner and Physiotherapy Technical Instructors.
You will be responsible for supervising junior staff and physiotherapy students and for supporting the professional lead in service development and QI projects.
About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:
"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:
"Caring, safe, and excellent"
Oxford Health has a strong AHP leadership team providing you opportunities for support, development, and career progression.
We welcome requests for flexible working.
At Oxford Health, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
To provide physiotherapy assessment, intervention, and advice to patients on the adult mental health wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.
To manage and prioritise own caseload.
To support the Multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients, including formal and informal teaching and guidance.
To support audits and quality improvement projects.
To provide clinical supervision/education to more junior staff and students.
To ensure safe and appropriate use of mobility and gym equipment.
To support the development, implementation, and evaluation of local protocols and guidelines.
Person Specification Qualification
BSc Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration
Evidence of post-graduate study relevant to the role
Member of a specialist interest group
Member of the CSP
Experience
Extensive experience in a variety of care settings and care groups
Experience of managing complex patient caseload and developing management plans based on advanced clinical reasoning.
Experience of supervising other staff or students
Experience of working within an MDT
Experience in a mental health setting
Experience in an MSK service
Experience working with older adults
Experience in audit and service development
Previous NHS experience
Skills
Adaptable and flexible
Keen to learn, enthusiastic
Good organisational skills
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Competent in using a computer
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum | pro rata
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Are you able to adapt to support people with mental illness who may present with a variety of physical conditions from long-term disability to MSK injuries or complaints and who may have struggled to access outpatient physiotherapy services?
Are you possibly interested in working in Mental Health but not entirely sure it is for you? Then this role is for you.
We are looking for a physiotherapist to support the patients on the adult wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.
You will be working with a diverse, supportive multi-disciplinary team and have support from the Professional Lead Physiotherapist for Mental Health, and will have responsibility to support physiotherapy assistants.
This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity. We can consider part-time or full-time hours for this role (22.5 - 37.5 hours per week).
Main duties of the job You will be providing physiotherapy input to the 4 adult wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury, assessing and treating patients with complex long-term neurological conditions, MSK conditions, and mobility difficulties. Supporting physical activity on the wards along with the Physical Fitness Practitioner and Physiotherapy Technical Instructors.
You will be responsible for supervising junior staff and physiotherapy students and for supporting the professional lead in service development and QI projects.
About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:
"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:
"Caring, safe, and excellent"
Oxford Health has a strong AHP leadership team providing you opportunities for support, development, and career progression.
We welcome requests for flexible working.
At Oxford Health, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
To provide physiotherapy assessment, intervention, and advice to patients on the adult mental health wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.
To manage and prioritise own caseload.
To support the Multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients, including formal and informal teaching and guidance.
To support audits and quality improvement projects.
To provide clinical supervision/education to more junior staff and students.
To ensure safe and appropriate use of mobility and gym equipment.
To support the development, implementation, and evaluation of local protocols and guidelines.
Person Specification Qualification
BSc Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration
Evidence of post-graduate study relevant to the role
Member of a specialist interest group
Member of the CSP
Experience
Extensive experience in a variety of care settings and care groups
Experience of managing complex patient caseload and developing management plans based on advanced clinical reasoning.
Experience of supervising other staff or students
Experience of working within an MDT
Experience in a mental health setting
Experience in an MSK service
Experience working with older adults
Experience in audit and service development
Previous NHS experience
Skills
Adaptable and flexible
Keen to learn, enthusiastic
Good organisational skills
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Competent in using a computer
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum | pro rata
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