Overview
We\'re seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist with a passion for working in mental health to join the team at St Georges Park. This is a small team working across the inpatient services; older people\'s, adult acute and adult rehabilitation wards.
The closing date is 09 October 2025
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the specialist assessment, management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, learning disabilities and / or Neurological conditions.
* To manage and provide on-going specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment using evidence based practice.
* The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this maximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.
* To facilitate the delivery of Physiotherapy Student Education within the clinical setting.
* To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
* To provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by the team lead.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet thedemands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Person Specification
* Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
* Registered with HCPC
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge and Experience
* Relevant Physiotherapy Experience with evidence of neurology experience
* Experience of or awareness of MDT working
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
* Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
* Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
* Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
* Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
* Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
* Member of ACPIN
Skills and Competencies
* Experience of assessment and treatment of neurological conditions including brain injury
* Evidence of patient centred approach and knowledge of goal setting
* Awareness of the impact of behaviour and cognitive problems on rehabilitation
* Meets the mobility requirements of the post.
* Skills in a range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments
* Highly developed communication skills
* Evidence of post graduate neurology course
* Experience of student and Physiotherapy assistant supervision
* Experience of contributing to in-service training
* Knowledge of audit and research, and implications for service provision
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.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
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