Job summary The purpose of the role is to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients admitted to the wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. The Whiteleaf Centre has 4 wards (2 acute, 1 rehab and 1 older adults - mixed Dementia and functioning mental health). The role will include assessing and treating patients with complex long term neurological conditions, MSK conditions, and mobility difficulties and supporting physical activity on the wards along with the Physical Fitness Practitioner and Physiotherapy Technical Instructors. You will have responsibility for supervising junior staff and physiotherapy students, and for supporting the professional lead in service development and quality improvement projects. You will be working alongside a broad multi-disciplinary team facilitating holistic care. Main duties of the job Deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the mental health inpatient wards at the Whiteleaf Centre. Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work ensuring high standards of clinical care. Independently manage clinical need and prioritisation across own caseload. Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and professional expertise. Develop, deliver and co-ordinate personalised intervention and management plans and discharge planning. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £22.99 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time Reference number M0042-25-81326 Job locations The Whiteleaf Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1EG Job description Job responsibilities To deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the mental health inpatient wards at the Whiteleaf Centre. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work ensuring high standards of clinical care. To independently manage clinical need and prioritisation across own caseload. To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and professional expertise. To develop, deliver and co-ordinate personalised intervention and management plans and discharge planning. To deliver holistic physiotherapy management with due regard for the patients physical, psychological and social needs. To demonstrate a working knowledge of, assess for, and prescribe equipment to aid mobility, and to ensure safe use of the equipment through demonstration. To demonstrate highly developed handling skills when assessing and working with patients with a wide variety of complex conditions. To be visible and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues in order to work effectively within the team. To assist other members of the physiotherapy team in all localities, depending upon the requirements of the service. To take an active role in Quality Improvement projects. To involve patients in goal setting and treatment planning, gaining valid informed consent where possible. To work within the legal framework with patients who may lack capacity for informed consent. To communicate effectively with all patients, and their families/carers using an advanced range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools ensuring their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan which may be complex and sensitive. Job description Job responsibilities To deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the mental health inpatient wards at the Whiteleaf Centre. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work ensuring high standards of clinical care. To independently manage clinical need and prioritisation across own caseload. To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and professional expertise. To develop, deliver and co-ordinate personalised intervention and management plans and discharge planning. To deliver holistic physiotherapy management with due regard for the patients physical, psychological and social needs. To demonstrate a working knowledge of, assess for, and prescribe equipment to aid mobility, and to ensure safe use of the equipment through demonstration. To demonstrate highly developed handling skills when assessing and working with patients with a wide variety of complex conditions. To be visible and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues in order to work effectively within the team. To assist other members of the physiotherapy team in all localities, depending upon the requirements of the service. To take an active role in Quality Improvement projects. To involve patients in goal setting and treatment planning, gaining valid informed consent where possible. To work within the legal framework with patients who may lack capacity for informed consent. To communicate effectively with all patients, and their families/carers using an advanced range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools ensuring their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan which may be complex and sensitive. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification, BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy Professional Registration (HCPC) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio or training demonstrating advanced knowledge of rehabilitation Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification, BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy Professional Registration (HCPC) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio or training demonstrating advanced knowledge of rehabilitation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification, BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy Professional Registration (HCPC) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio or training demonstrating advanced knowledge of rehabilitation Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification, BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy Professional Registration (HCPC) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio or training demonstrating advanced knowledge of rehabilitation 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address The Whiteleaf Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1EG Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)