• To undertake Specialist Physiotherapist role in leading, planning and co-ordinating the delivery and evaluation of care for adults with Mental Illness admitted to the inpatient units.
• To take a role in the specialist physiotherapy intervention to patients as part of the specialist team, assessing and treating own caseload of patients who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.
• Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team, including Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Doctors Nursing staff, SALT, Dietician, Podiatrist, Music and Art Therapist and Occupational Therapists around medical conditions and FALLS prevention.
• Undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and participate in research and audit.

Main duties of the job

To undertake Specialist Physiotherapist role in leading, planning and co-ordinating the delivery and evaluation of care for adults with Mental Illness admitted to the inpatient units.o To take a role in the specialist physiotherapy intervention to patients as part of the specialist team, assessing and treating own caseload of patients who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.o Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team, including Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Doctors Nursing staff, SALT, Dietician, Podiatrist, Music and Art Therapist and Occupational Therapists around medical conditions and FALLS prevention.o Undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and participate in research and audit.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• IELTS unless qualification taken in English
• Experience of working within MDT and understanding of roles
• Experience of staff supervision and mentorship

Desirable

• Previous work experience in MH or LD

Skills and Aptitude Essential

• Advanced comms skills able to communicate complex sensitive or confidential info in appropriate manner, liaise and negotiate effectively
• Computer literate
• Able to manage sensitive situations, challenging behaviour or aggressive patients
• Able to undertake moving and handling procedures

Desirable

• Good teaching/presentation skills

Personal Qualities Essential

• Willing to undertake necessary training and contribute to in service training
• Motivated
• Professional
• Flexible and adaptable approach

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