Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
High Dependency Unit Senior Physiotherapist
The closing date is 16 July 2025
We are delighted to announce a new 16 bed service based in Doncaster that will welcome patients from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
The unit will support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care. This is a rare opportunity to work within a setting built with current understandings of therapeutic environments and trauma-informed care.
This role will be part of a multi-disciplinary team assessing physiotherapy needs and providing clinically effective and efficient interventions on an individual and group basis for people with mental health needs.
For more information please contact Catherine Collins catherine.collins5@nhs.net or rdash.rcg-rehab@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex physiotherapy problems as an autonomous practitioner for adults with mental health problems.
To manage a defined caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions.
To provide clinical education and training.
To provide physiotherapy clinical input within the HDU Mental Health Team working as a member of the multi-professional team.
To complete home visits and outreach work to enable safe and timely discharge.
To be responsible for providing information to the Clinical Lead Mental Health Physiotherapist and the HDU Team Manager as needed.
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:
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 responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Role requirements
* HCPC Registered Physiotherapist BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
* Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services.
* Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience, and CPD.
* Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups.
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.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum, pro rata
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