We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated physiotherapist to work in the Manchester inpatient division based at Laureate House of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The band 7 post is full time (37.5 hours per week).
You will provide physiotherapy across the inpatient unit. Laureate House inpatient unit has 56 beds encompassing four wards: one older adult ward, one perinatal ward, and two adult wards.
Main duties of the job
You will support the team by providing assessment, treatment planning and provision for patients who have complex physical and psychological needs, as well as supporting groups and initiatives on the wards to promote understanding and engagement in Physical Health Agendas.
You will work as part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team comprising nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, doctors, speech and language therapists, social workers, and dieticians.
There is a strong health promotion ethos, with a great emphasis on improving our patient's physical health.
You will work within the MDT to develop different health promotion and exercise opportunities.
Ideal candidates will be dynamic and forward-thinking, work effectively in a wide MDT team, and possess excellent communication skills. The post-holder must be committed to professional development through support, training and supervision, which will be essential due to the evolving nature of this service. You will be HCPC registered and have experience working across a broad range of health settings in a range of specialties.
There will be ample opportunity to utilise and further develop your expertise and skills, whilst treating patients with a wide range of both physical and mental health conditions. This is an ideal opportunity for you to further develop your skills in the area of MSK, falls management, long term conditions, physical activity/exercise, and neurological conditions.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
* Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any weekday after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Excellent pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
* fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered
Desirable
* Clinical Educator Qualification Leadership qualification Evidence of Post graduate training in Mental Health
* Member of CSP
Experience
Essential
* Relevant clinical experience working as a Physiotherapist.
* Experience of working within mental health services.
* The ability to work autonomously and set own priorities in a demanding environment.
* Experience of effective team working.
* Experience of delivering group and individual exercise.
Desirable
* Experience working at a Band 7 level.
* Experience of evidence-based practice.
* Experience of service improvement.
Knowledge
Essential
* A broad knowledge of current best practice for Physiotherapy in Mental Health.
* An understanding of a range of Mental Health conditions and their presenting symptoms and behaviour and their management.
* Knowledge of falls prevention strategies.
* Knowledge of team dynamics and the ability to work effectively in the Physiotherapy team and with other disciplines.
* Knowledge of current legislation and national guidelines relating to Health and Social care.
* Knowledge of equality and diversity legislation and anti-discriminatory practice.
* Knowledge of safeguarding legislation for vulnerable adults and children.
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
* A comprehensive understanding of specialist assessment tools and interventions available for the Physiotherapist to use in the Mental Health setting.
* Clinical knowledge to support mother and baby unit.
Skills
Essential
* Be able to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
* Have effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to process complex and sensitive information.
* Be able to manage own workload and determine priorities and recognise when to delegate using a stepped model approach.
* Be able to plan and coordinate treatment packages for service users with complex needs.
* Be able to analyse professional and ethical issues.
* Be able to work in a varied and demanding environment.
* Be able to participate in training sessions within the service.
* Be able to undertake the PMVA Enhanced Physical Training and annual updates in accordance with Trust Training Needs Analysis and informed by the local environment risk profile.
Desirable
* Possess an awareness of issues when deputising for more senior staff.
* Possess training and presentation skills.
* Possess supervisory skills.
Other
Essential
* There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
* Ability and willingness to work flexibly.
* Commitment to patient-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
* Commitment to lifelong learning with evidence of portfolio, following CSP standards, to meet HCPC registration requirements.
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Wythenshawe
M23 9LT
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