Physiotherapist

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join inpatient Therapy Hub team, based at the Atherleigh Park Hospital, Leigh. This is a permanent, full-time post, mainly covering Monday to Friday. However, this may include some weekend and evening work as the department covers a 7-day service between the hours of 08.00 and 20.00. We will consider flexible/part time working hours.

The applicant should be able to demonstrate relevant experience and desirably have relevant mental health experience.

The job holder will be responsible for managing a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs and completing a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to the discharge planning process.

Under the guidance of the Unit's Specialist Physiotherapist, they will also contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the physiotherapy services within the in-patient unit and contribute to falls projects and training for staff within the service area. The successful candidate will provide learning support to Physiotherapy and AHP students as part of their role.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

• Degree in Physiotherapy / HCPC Registered
• Member of CSP
• Clinical Educator Qualification

• Experience of working with a range of conditions e.g. neurological, MSK
• Experience of working with older people
• Evidence of CPD and lifelong learning
• Experience of supervising support staff / students
• Experience of working with people with mental health conditions

• Broad knowledge of current best practice for Physiotherapy in mental health
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment techniques
• Knowledge of clinical risk assessment and risk management guidelines
• Understanding of assessment tools used in mental health services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in mental health

• Be IT literate
• Be able to manage own caseload, prioritise and delegate effectively
• Clear written, verbal and non verbal communication skills, including the ability to process complex and sensitive information
• Be able to complete a subjective and objective assessment and formulate an appropriate problem list and treatment plan individual to the service user
• ECDL
• Supervisory Skills
• Experience of facilitating exercise groups / gym work

• Flexibility to occasionally travel across the Trust footprint for meetings / training
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly
• Commitment to patient centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Full driving licence and car access

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.