Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapist Band 6
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-RCG-0773
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Phoenix Ward and Swallow Nest Court Rotherham
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/10/2026
Employer heading
High Dependency Unit and Acute Mental Health Senior Physiotherapist
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior physiotherapist to join our Mental Health services at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to work at the forefront of specialist mental health physiotherapy, providing expert clinical input and leadership across Phoenix High Dependency Rehabilitation and Rotherham Acute Mental Health Ward. This will be 2.5 days at Phoenix High Dependency Rehab Unit and 1.9 days on the Rotherham Care Group Acute wards at Swollownest court.
This role will be part of a multi–disciplinary team assessing physiotherapy needs and providing clinically effective and efficient interventions on an individual and group basis for people with mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
· 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.
Working for our organisation
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:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Management/leadership courses
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Relevant M level post- graduate modules.
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience in undertaking personal development appraisal.
- Leadership experience.
- Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups.
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and mental health.
- Knowledge of principles of Recovery and person centred approach to care.
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Busayo Oladunjayo
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Katie Merrills - Service Manager - HDRU [email protected]
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