Physiotherapist ¿ Mental Health Inpatient Services

As our Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will

This specialist Band 6 position sits within our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services and provides physiotherapy support across adult and older adult inpatient mental health wards. You will work with people experiencing acute and enduring mental health conditions, helping to optimise their physical health, mobility and recovery throughout their inpatient journey.

You'll undertake comprehensive assessments and deliver evidence-based treatment plans for patients with often complex and overlapping physical, psychological and social needs. This requires strong clinical reasoning, adaptability and a patient-centred approach, enabling you to tailor interventions that support recovery and maximise independence.

Working autonomously while being fully supported by the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to ward rounds, team discussions, discharge planning and risk management processes. You'll help ensure patients receive seamless care and have access to the physical health support they need throughout their admission.

We're looking for a qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration and experience working with adult patients, ideally within NHS or comparable healthcare settings. You'll bring sound knowledge across musculoskeletal, neurological and rehabilitation physiotherapy, excellent communication skills, and confidence in managing complex clinical presentations. Experience within mental health, inpatient, secure or rehabilitation services would be welcomed but is not essential.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, you'll be encouraged to continue developing your skills through supervision, continuing professional development, collaborative learning and involvement in service improvement initiatives. You'll also have opportunities to contribute to teaching, support students and assistants, and influence the development of physiotherapy pathways within mental health services.

We are proud of our values of kindness, respect and teamwork, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to delivering outstanding care. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people using mental health services while developing your own specialist expertise, we encourage you to apply.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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