Lead Physiotherapist - Mental Health Inpatients

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 21 April 2025

Job summary

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 of the job

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 support and 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.

About 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
Pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-BM7062321

Job locations

Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration

Desirable

Evidence of post graduate study relevant to the role
Member of special interest group
Member of CSP
MSc or Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience working as a B6 Physiotherapist
Extensive experience in a variety of care settings and care groups
Experience in managing complex patient caseload and developing management plans based on advanced clinical reasoning
Experience of supervising other staff or students
Experience of working within an MDT
Experience in audit and service development

Desirable

Experience in a mental health setting
Experience in an MSK service
Experience working with older adults
Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

Adaptable and flexible
Keen to learn
Reflective practitioner
Good organisational skills
Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
Competent at using a computer

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration

Desirable

Evidence of post graduate study relevant to the role
Member of special interest group
Member of CSP
MSc or Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience working as a B6 Physiotherapist
Extensive experience in a variety of care settings and care groups
Experience in managing complex patient caseload and developing management plans based on advanced clinical reasoning
Experience of supervising other staff or students
Experience of working within an MDT
Experience in audit and service development

Desirable

Experience in a mental health setting
Experience in an MSK service
Experience working with older adults
Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

Adaptable and flexible
Keen to learn
Reflective practitioner
Good organisational skills
Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
Competent at using a computer

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.