Job overview

To contribute to delivering a high quality, patient focused physiotherapy by carrying out assessment, goal setting, implementing treatment programmes and evaluation in conjunction with other members of the MDT under the supervision of a senior physiotherapist.

 To support patients to improve or maintain their level of function, participation and quality of life and plan future care in an appropriate setting. The post holder will work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team providing a high quality, effective, accessible and person-centred services.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. 

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

The role requires clinical and professional expertise in order that those with physiotherapy needs benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective physiotherapy provision within the designated specialism/setting.

 The post holder is responsible for physiotherapy assessment, formulation and diagnosis, individual therapy and management, training, advice, and a consultative/coaching approach within their specialism/setting as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community health Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.