Band 5 Physiotherapist
Are you a skilled Physiotherapist looking for your next challenge? Do you have experience working in a mental health setting?
Service Care Solutions are working with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a Band 5 Physiotherapist to support an Older Persons Inpatient Service in the Norwich area.
The successful candidate will provide support to Older adults and Dementia Patients with a range of Mental Health conditions.
The contract duration is for a minimum of 3 months with the likelihood of extension.
This is a full-time placement with 37.5 hours available.
Part-time applications will also be considered.
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Location: Norwich
Pay: £20.00 p/h LTD
Bonus: £250 Sign-Up Bonus
Job Purpose - Band 5 Physiotherapist
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, carrying a defined clinical caseload for individuals.
The successful candidate will provide Physiotherapy for Adults with various mental health conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and devise tailored treatment plans for inpatients presenting with organic conditions (such as Dementia) and functional disorders, including psychosis, anxiety, and mood disorders.
- Apply physical health training to address the complex mental and physical health needs of elderly patients, ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall well-being throughout their treatment.
- Carry out assessments covering moving and handling, falls, balance, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal issues, and respiratory health, and provide appropriate treatments based on assessment outcomes.
- Lead group sessions and exercise programmes aimed at enhancing the functional abilities and overall quality of life for patients.
- Offer specialised advice, educational support, and guidance to colleagues, nurturing the professional growth of junior staff members.
- Utilise community equipment provision systems (TCES equip) to facilitate smooth transitions of care during patients' discharge, ensuring continuity of care in community settings.
- Conduct home visits and coordinate with care homes as part of discharge planning, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal post-discharge support for patients.
- Collaborate closely with other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver high-quality, integrated care that meets the diverse needs of patients.
Requirements
- Physiotherapy qualification + HCPC Registration
- Experience working in a mental health setting
Benefits
- Four weekly payroll runs
- £250 training allowance
- Ltd & PAYE payment options available
- Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
- FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services
- FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations
Are you happy with your current agency?
- £150 Agency Switch Bonus
- £250 Welcome Bonus
- Up to £750 Referral Bonus
- Rate: Up to £20 per hour + £250 bonus
- Location: Norwich, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Ltd
- Contact: Aaron Reeves
- Tel: 01772 208 963
- Fax: 01772 471473
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-04-25 11:55:25 -
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