Physiotherapist

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist looking for a rewarding role where you can develop a diverse range of clinical skills and make a real difference to people's lives?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Allied Health Professions Team at Midpark Hospital in this newly developed Band 5 Physiotherapy post. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career within a specialist inpatient mental health setting while gaining experience across a wide range of physical health and rehabilitation needs.

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality physiotherapy interventions to patients with complex physical and mental health needs. You will manage a delegated caseload under the supervision of the Band 7 Physiotherapist, prioritising workload effectively and adapting treatment plans independently within your scope of practice.

We are seeking an HCPC-registered Physiotherapist who is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to delivering person-centred care. Excellent communication and team-working skills are essential, alongside a willingness to learn and develop within a supportive clinical environment.

Why choose us?

Midpark Hospital is an 85-bedded inpatient mental health hospital comprising six specialist wards, including:

• Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU)
• Adult Acute Admission Wards
• Older Adult Acute Admission Wards
• Specialist Dementia Assessment and Treatment Ward
• Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit

This varied clinical environment offers an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise across a broad range of areas, including rehabilitation, mobility assessment, falls prevention, frailty, dementia care, long-term condition management and physical health optimisation within mental health services.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for a Physiotherapist who enjoys variety, challenge and the opportunity to work holistically with patients throughout their recovery journey.

Support and Development

We are committed to supporting our staff to thrive. You will benefit from:

• Regular clinical and professional supervision
• Comprehensive induction and support from experienced colleagues
• Protected opportunities for learning and development
• Access to continuing professional development activities
• Support to complete the NHS Scotland Flying Start Programme
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and improvement initiatives

About You

• While experience within mental health services would be advantageous, it is not essential. We welcome applications from Physiotherapists who are passionate about developing their clinical skills and exploring a rewarding career within mental health and rehabilitation services.
• If you are looking for a role where you can broaden your experience, work as part of a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, and positively impact the health and wellbeing of people experiencing mental illness, we would love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

For further information please contact Laura Morrison, Highly Specialist Physiotherapist, telephone or email: laura.morrison3t.

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