Physiotherapist

Providing physiotherapy assessment and intervention programmes for working age and older adults experiencing acute mental illness including dementia. Presenting complaints vary and are dependent on the setting but commonly include falls management, mobility issues, MSK issues, rehabilitation, identification and/or management of underlying physical health issues.

-Physical activity for physical and mental wellbeing.

-Proactive identification and prevention of deconditioning.

-Working closely with the MDT to facilitate recovery and hospital discharge.

-Where appropriate complete community visits either as part of an inpatient assessment or as follow-up following hospital discharge.

-Maintain clinical records and use Trust IT systems.

We are looking for a motivated individual with an interest in mental health. Are you

-A dynamic individual, who enjoys building rapport with patients?

-Committed to delivering high quality care?

-Looking for a supportive team within an inpatient setting?

-Looking for a team who are forward thinking and passionate about development and service improvement?

Do you want

-A caseload requiring skills from a broad range of rehabilitation specialities?

-A caseload that allows you to work creatively and flexibly?

-Flexibility and variety in your working day?

We have been working with other local NHS Trusts to create a new organisation, bringing together all community, mental health and learning disability services from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Subject to approvals, the aim is for the new Trust to be formed by July 2024.Project Fusion is the name for the programme to create the new combined NHS Foundation Trust. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust will be bringing the services into a single organisation will result in more consistent care, more equitable access to services irrespective of postcode, and a more sustainable workforce and services. The new organisation will operate locally to ensure services can best meet the needs of different communities.The new Trust will be comprised of all the services currently provided by Solent NHS Trust and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, the community, mental health and learning disability services provided by Isle of Wight NHS Trust and child and
adolescent mental health services delivered in parts of Hampshire by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.Colleagues will transfer to the new organisation under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) -- known as TUPE on 1st July 2024. TUPE is a legal process to ensure you transfer out of one organisation and into another, maintaining the terms and conditions of your employment.

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Please note, for part time hours the salary will be pro rata.