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. Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.
Responsibilities
* Effectively prioritise workload and respond to competing demands on time.
* Exhibit excellent communication skills and liaise with patients, carers and all levels of staff, dealing with calls promptly and sensitively and ensuring that urgent care is provided as appropriate.
* Assess patients presenting with complex and severe cognitive impairment or impairment due to mental health illness to develop an effective treatment programme.
* 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 involvement with patients.
* Be a qualified physiotherapist with recent and relevant post‑qualification experience.
* Be able to travel between bases.
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 therapists, a physiotherapist, a psychologist and consultant psychiatrists.
Benefits
* 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.
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