Overview
The Community Therapy Service team in Wallingford is looking for an enthusiastic clinician with an interest in Mental Health to join the team as a Senior Band 6 in a part time capacity of 30 hours per week. Could this be you? We are looking for a senior clinician with a mental health background, who is enthusiastic to develop their clinical practice within innovative and supportive multidisciplinary teams, treating patients in their own homes.
The Community Therapy Service aims to provide high quality integrated therapy services working as a key member of the community MDT. We work closely with other multidisciplinary team members, social services and voluntary organisations for adults with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
Responsibilities
* As a Mental Health Practitioner - Physiotherapist you will provide high quality mental health rehabilitation to patients referred to or within the Community Therapy Service (CTS).
* Support other CTS practitioners to achieve rehabilitation goals and contribute to the community response physical health pathway.
* Collaborate with the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) to minimise duplication, maximise efficiency and facilitate a seamless care pathway for the patient, including establishing and delivering a care plan.
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".
Benefits
* 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
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted: 09 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum | Pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 267-CH7521172
Job location: Wallingford Community Hospital, Reading Road, Wallingford, OX10 9DU
Job responsibilities
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is an accelerator site for the Ageing Well national agenda, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. This offers the opportunity to shape and develop both rapid responsive patient care and supporting patients with rehabilitation in their home environment. We are looking for someone who will be supported to develop their skills in both physical and mental health rehabilitation, in order to provide excellent, holistic care as part of a community MDT.
This role will involve the supervision and training of students, junior colleagues and be involved in teaching of multidisciplinary staff. We have CPD opportunities including CBT training and Masters modules such as frailty management.
Working in the community, it is essential for staff to own a car for travel and be able to work across extended hours and seven days to meet patient needs.
If you are interested in working in the community and would like to discuss other opportunities, other towns or job roles may be available so please contact us to discuss. Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Person Specification
* Qualifications Essential: Nursing/Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy degree or equivalent; NMC/HCPC registration
* Experience Essential: Previous NHS or UK Adult Social Care experience; previous mental health experience as a band 5 or equivalent
* Desirable Good knowledge of rehab & community services
* Skills Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good knowledge and skills in elderly care/rehabilitation; specific clinical expertise in elderly care and rehabilitation
* Desirable: Experience of supervising student placements
Legal
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to check for any previous convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Wallingford Community Hospital, Reading Road, Wallingford, OX10 9DU
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
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