Physiotherapist inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED TUE 10 DEC 2024

Would you like to be part of an Older Peoples Mental Health Team who champion physical health & make a difference to patients lifes every day

Are you looking for a new flexible working opportunity?

A rare exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, passionate & motivated physiotherapist with diverse range of clinical skills to join Devon Partnership Trust. This role is a permanent 22.5 hour position. This role can be offered with a flexible working pattern to support someone wishing to continue another clinical position alongside this role or to complement a good work life balance or other personal commitments. This role would not include weekend working or shift working.

This is a great opportunity to join our inpatient team on Meadow View Ward which is based on North Devon District Hospitals site. Meadow View is an inpatient unit that provides assessment & treatment for older people with severe mental health needs, such as depression, anxiety & psychosis. The role involves working closely as part of an established Multidisciplinary Team & recovery is at the heart of everything we do - it is about people building a meaningful life & represents a shift away from focusing on illness & symptoms towards a focus on personal health, strengths & wellness. The service benefits from a truly multidisciplinary leadership team who are committed to creating an environment which supports staff members & service users to reach their potential.

We are encouraging applications from experienced physiotherapists who have a passion for working with older adults & who have a varied clinical background with excellent assessment & treatment skills, as well as excellent communication skills & are enthusiastic about promoting physical health & championing the fantastic role that physiotherapy plays within an MDT as outlined in the Job Description.

The role will require you to confidently work both independently & as part of a team with older adults with a wide range of complex physical & mental health needs, completing thorough assessments & providing evidence-based treatment programmes as well as running exercise groups & 1 to 1 rehab sessions.

As part of this role you will be responsible for the set up & provision of a quality & responsive Physiotherapy service across the site. You will become an important part of the longstanding multidisciplinary team working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care. This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team which will allow you to champion your skills in a very supportive & encouraging environment. On the job training & development will be provided as well as ongoing & support.

** As this is a new role we encourage you to ring or email to find out more about the opportunity & talk through what the role entails. **

We look forward to welcoming you as part of our dedicated & explaining physiotherapy team within Devon Partnership Trust.

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Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

** As this is a new role we encourage you to ring or email to find out more about the opportunity and talk through what the role entails. **

Contact details for an informal chat is Stacey Endacott, Physiotherapy Lead for Mental Health services or 5 or Alison Wall Senior Occupational Therapist on Meadow View t or