Job summary 1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 9 months at 22.5 hours per week Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment An opportunity has arisen to work with the Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Community Mental Health Physiotherapy Team, covering a secondment for 9 months. The team work across Gloucestershire, embedded within the Community Mental Health Teams. This is an exciting time to join our team, as we move towards working under the new Mental Health Transformation framework. You could be part of shaping Mental Health Physiotherapy services for the whole of Gloucestershire. The post-holder will work within the Gloucester and Forest of Dean Recovery and Assertive Outreach (AO) services and will be responsible for providing physiotherapy to patients of working age (18 - 65) who are living with mental ill-health that prevents them engaging with non mental health services. The community mental health teams are multi-disciplinary teams providing specialist mental healthcare in a wide range of settings and locations: client's homes, residential services, day care, educational facilities, GP practices, outpatient clinics, hospital wards, etc. Main duties of the job The post holder may also be asked to assist colleagues within the Mental Health Physiotherapy Team in other parts of the county, and occasionally provide input into the Mental Health Inpatient Units and the Health and Exercise Service as required. We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with an interest in mental health to join our embedded community services based at Pullman Place, Gloucester. The caseload consists of adults between the ages of 18 and 65, who have physiotherapy needs but cannot access non mental health services due to their mental health presentation. The role will involve completing comprehensive assessments for patients with a wide variety of both physical and mental health conditions as well as complex social issues, implementing treatment plans and collaborative working with our experienced MDTs. You will be expected to liaise and refer into wider health, social care and voluntary agencies, when appropriate, to ensure best possible outcomes are achieved for patients, their Carers and families. You should have post-graduate NHS experience, preferably with both acute and community experience, have a good understanding of risk management, moving and handling. Excellent communication skills, an ability to prioritise your caseload are essential. You will need good time management skills, and be familiar with lone working. This post would suit a Physiotherapist wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in mental health, in a supportive team. About us We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust. The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 327-25-155 Job locations Pullman Place Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NF Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and personal specification for application requirements. Applicants are requested to provide the required information outlined in these documents in their application to demonstrate their suitability for the post. We welcome applications from any Physiotherapist who has experience of working with adults with mental health needs, or those looking for an exciting new opportunity to use transferable skills from a different speciality. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and personal specification for application requirements. Applicants are requested to provide the required information outlined in these documents in their application to demonstrate their suitability for the post. We welcome applications from any Physiotherapist who has experience of working with adults with mental health needs, or those looking for an exciting new opportunity to use transferable skills from a different speciality. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy supplemented by specialist training, experience in specialist fields) to post graduate diploma level or equivalent. Registration with Health and Care Professions Council Desirable Member of a relevant Professional Body, e.g. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Supervision / Appraisal Training Length and / or Nature of Experience Essential Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas. For example, Musculoskeletal, neurology, general medicine, respiratory, orthopaedics, specialist equipment prescriptions. Experience of working collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of professionals and agencies. Experience of working with individuals with mental health issues (in either health or other settings.) Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge Essential Ability to adapt and transfer physiotherapy skills into the field of mental health. Ability to solve problems and take responsibility for seeking help as appropriate. Ability to carry out assessment taking account physical, social and environmental issues. Knowledge of appropriate legislation e.g. current Mental Health Act legislation, Mental Capacity Act, Child Protection legislation and other policy related to mental health and understanding of appropriate safeguarding Knowledge of a wide variety of treatment and exercise techniques Knowledge of falls Knowledge of risk assessment and management, including a recognition of immediate risk and what actions may need to be taken. Ability to demonstrate identification of own development needs, and the effect on practice of own continuous professional development activity, through a professional portfolio Able to work independently for prolonged periods without direct supervision, often in isolated circumstances. Basic level of computer competence, e.g. e-mail, word processing Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy supplemented by specialist training, experience in specialist fields) to post graduate diploma level or equivalent. Registration with Health and Care Professions Council Desirable Member of a relevant Professional Body, e.g. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Supervision / Appraisal Training Length and / or Nature of Experience Essential Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas. For example, Musculoskeletal, neurology, general medicine, respiratory, orthopaedics, specialist equipment prescriptions. Experience of working collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of professionals and agencies. Experience of working with individuals with mental health issues (in either health or other settings.) Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge Essential Ability to adapt and transfer physiotherapy skills into the field of mental health. Ability to solve problems and take responsibility for seeking help as appropriate. Ability to carry out assessment taking account physical, social and environmental issues. Knowledge of appropriate legislation e.g. current Mental Health Act legislation, Mental Capacity Act, Child Protection legislation and other policy related to mental health and understanding of appropriate safeguarding Knowledge of a wide variety of treatment and exercise techniques Knowledge of falls Knowledge of risk assessment and management, including a recognition of immediate risk and what actions may need to be taken. Ability to demonstrate identification of own development needs, and the effect on practice of own continuous professional development activity, through a professional portfolio Able to work independently for prolonged periods without direct supervision, often in isolated circumstances. Basic level of computer competence, e.g. e-mail, word processing 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Pullman Place Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NF Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)