About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our busy and expanding Mental Health Physiotherapy Service based in the King's wood center within the mental health service. This is a fixed-term, 12-months contract working 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements available.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving access to, and the quality of, care for people with mental health conditions across both inpatient and community settings.
The successful candidate will deliver and coordinate physiotherapy assessments and treatments for patients with mental health needs, working closely with other healthcare professionals. You will receive regular professional and managerial supervision, alongside opportunities to develop specialist skills in mental health physiotherapy.
If you are dynamic, creative, and passionate about making a positive difference to patients' lives, we welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Work as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within the Mental Health Physiotherapy team in EPUT MH Services, providing care in both uni-professional and multi-professional team environments.
Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management for individuals with mental health conditions, ensuring care is evidence-based and patient-centered.
Collaborate closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
Participate as an active member of the integrated therapy team, contributing to shared goals and service development.
Receive regular professional and managerial supervision, with ongoing support to develop skills within this specialist area of practice.
Travel to various Trust sites and community settings as required to deliver physiotherapy services.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication. Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to have a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy, and will be required to have completed placements in all core clinical areas during training. Additionally the post holder will need to be able to demonstrate basic computer literacy. The post holder will be required to undertake in-house in-service training. The post holder will be a current UK driving license holder, and will be required to use their own vehicle during their work commitments for which expenses will be reimbursed in line with trust policy.
We also welcome applications from students who are awaiting HCPC registration
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
HCPC registration Broad range of clinical placements MH experience Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Students Awaiting for HCPC registration Memebr of CSP Previous experience in Neurology / Community / LD
Skills Essential
Valid driving license Literate in IT/Computer Skills Commitment to personal development
Desirable
Able to meet deadlines Able to maintain judgement and work under pressure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address The King's wood center
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)