Specialist Physiotherapist

Main area Inpatient Mental Health Specialist Physiotherapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 186-136-26-MH

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Blossomwood Town Sutton-in-Ashfield Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 10/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 25/03/2026

Specialist PhysiotherapistNHS AfC: Band 6Job overview

Are you passionate about working with Older People?

Are you able to work flexibly and holistically in a caring and patient-centred environment?

We are looking for a Physiotherapist who has these values to join our friendly, compassionate and supportive team of Allied Health Professionals working with older people on acute mental health inpatient wards across Nottinghamshire.

It is not essential to have worked in this environment previously. There will be opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge and skills supported by a Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist. Having a positive attitude towards working with people with mental health problems is essential though and you must have an understanding of the impact of mental health on physical health.

Main duties of the job

You will work on our inpatient wards across sites at Blossomwood (NG17) & Highbury Hospital (NG6). Our wards provide multi-disciplinary assessments and interventions for people over the age of 65 years who are experiencing acute mental ill health and for people of any age living with dementia.

You will provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and treatment interventions for patients with complex co-existing mental and physical health problems. Our patients present with a wide variety of co-morbidities including falls, frailty, reduced mobility, musculoskeletal conditions , fractures, neurological conditions and chronic respiratory conditions so it is essential that you have a wide range of clinical experience.

You will promote and facilitate the use of physical activity to positively impact physical and mental health and wellbeing.

You will work within an Allied Health Professional (AHP) Team which includes Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics & Support Workers.

You will be an active, visible and valued member of the wider inpatient multi-disciplinary team.

You will be involved with quality improvement projects and will lead on relevant service developments.

You will be responsible for the clinical supervision of a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist, AHP apprentices, support workers and physiotherapy students and will contribute to the development of these colleagues.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide physiotherapy to individuals with mental health needs including dementia who are referred to the service.

To ensure a high-quality physiotherapy service is provided through multi-disciplinary, multi-agency working. To carry out specialist assessment, goal setting, implementation of treatment programmes and evaluation which seek to work in partnership with service users and their carers in a recovery and positive risk-taking approach.

To represent and promote the specialist role of physiotherapy within the team including involvement with service planning and development.

Professional support will be provided by the Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist and AHP Lead.

The post holder will link into the wider physiotherapy network in Nottingham and will work cooperatively with colleagues to ensure high quality service provision and gain opportunities for support and continual professional development opportunities.

To contribute to the supervision of band 5 rotational physiotherapist and support staff working on the wards.

To contribute to the supervision and clinical support of physiotherapy students on placement in the service.

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 £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (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 £16 per year applies.

Person specificationQualifications

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Formal accreditation for student practice placement education.
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Training

• Evidence of recent relevant CPD.

Contractual Requirements

• Requirement to work across sites and occasional requirement to visit different sites across the county including home visits.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience of working in the NHS including knowledge of NHS systems and processes
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Evidence of strong commitment to team and partnership working
• Experience of audit
• Clinical experience in working with people with mental health issues
• Experience of working within mental health services

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, including excellent written and verbal skills
• Sound judgement and decision making skills
• The ability to problem solve
• Keyboard skills and ability to use a range of IT.
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Motivational skills
• Clinical Supervision skills.
• Understanding of appropriate national and local drivers

Physical Requirements

• Able to undertake rehabilitation and moving and handling activities with patients and equipment.
• There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods per working day.

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Knowledge

• A working knowledge of a range of physiotherapy assessments and interventions.
• Knowledge of the issues associated with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Additional Information

• We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
• The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
• For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.