High Dependency Unit and Acute Mental Health Senior Physiotherapist
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Doncaster, DN4 8QNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior physiotherapist to join our Mental Health services at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundat...
To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex physiotherapy problems as an autonomous practitioner for adults with mental health problems.
To manage a defined caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions.
To provide clinical education and training.
To provide physiotherapy clinical input within the HDU Mental Health Team working as a member of the multi-professional team.
To complete home visits and outreach work to enable safe and timely discharge.
To be responsible for providing information to the Clinical Lead Mental Health Physiotherapist and the HDU Team Manager as needed.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https: //workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience, and CPD.
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses
- IT skills.
Desirable: - Management/leadership courses; - Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.; - Relevant M level post- graduate modules.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in a broad range of areas including adequate relevant experience of working with working age and/or older people with mental health conditions, including functional and organic illness.
- Extensive experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community.
- Experience in clinical audit, research, and effectiveness
- Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT.
Desirable: - Experience in undertaking personal development appraisal.; - Leadership experience.; - Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups.
Knowledge
Desirable: - Broad knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and mental health.; - Knowledge of principles of Recovery and person centred approach to care.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers.
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge.
- Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure. Positive approach to problem solving.
- Committed to personal and team development. Dynamic and forward thinking.
- Patient focused/ commitment to high quality services
- Commitment to anti oppressive practice and challenging social exclusion and health inequalities.
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working.
- Positive, 'can do' outlook.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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