Lead Physiotherapist - Mental Health Inpatients
Lead Physiotherapist - Mental Health Inpatients
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Are you keen to step into a leadership role and support a team to develop in a in-patients setting?
We are looking for a physiotherapist to support the patients on the adult wards in the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury, and support the Professional Lead Physiotherapist with service development.
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 and students.
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.
Main Duties
* 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 supportand lead on 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
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
Why work for us?
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide 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”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount
* Lease car scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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