Job Description
Are you a skilled Physiotherapist looking for your next challenge? Do you have experience working in a mental health setting?
Service Care Solutions are working with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a Band 5 Physiotherapist to support an Older Persons Inpatient Service in the Norwich area. The successful candidate will provide support to Older adults and Dementia Patients with a range of Mental Health conditions.
The contract duration is for a minimum of 3 months with the likelihood of extension. This is a full-time placement with 37.5 hours available. Part-time applications will also be considered.
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Location: Norwich
Pay: £20.00 p/h LTD
Bonus: £250 Sign-Up Bonus
Job Purpose - Band 5 Physiotherapist
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, carrying a defined clinical caseload for individuals. The successful candidate will provide Physiotherapy for Adults with various mental health conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct comprehensive assessments and devise tailored treatment plans for inpatients presenting with organic conditions (such as Dementia) and functional disorders, including psychosis, anxiety, and mood disorders.
2. Apply physical health training to address the complex mental and physical health needs of elderly patients, ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall well-being throughout their treatment.
3. Carry out assessments covering moving and handling, falls, balance, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal issues, and respiratory health, and provide appropriate treatments based on assessment outcomes.
4. Lead group sessions and exercise programmes aimed at enhancing the functional abilities and overall quality of life for patients.
5. Offer specialised advice, educational support, and guidance to colleagues, nurturing the professional growth of junior staff members.
6. Utilise community equipment provision systems (TCES equip) to facilitate smooth transitions of care during patients' discharge, ensuring continuity of care in community settings.
7. Conduct home visits and coordinate with care homes as part of discharge planning, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal post-discharge support for patients.
8. Collaborate closely with other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver high-quality, integrated care that meets the diverse needs of patients.
Requirements
9. Physiotherapy qualification + HCPC Registration
10. Experience working in a mental health setting
Benefits
11. Four weekly payroll runs
12. £250 training allowance
13. Ltd & PAYE payment options available
14. Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
15. FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services
16. FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations