Specialist Physiotherapist - Mental Health Services for Older People

at  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Role of Physiotherapy in the community To work within the multi-disciplinary team. Falls risk assessment and implementing plans to decrease risk of falling. Assessment of functional mobility. Completing home visits.
Assessing the requirement for mobility aids. Advise on ways to increase stamina/exercise tolerance/fitness. Formulating and implementing treatment plans. Assessment and treatment of specific musculoskeletal complaints.
Assessment and treatment/management of physical problems related to neurological conditions. Assessment and treatment/management of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. To encourage and facilitate regular physical activity to benefit physical and mental health and well-being. To refer to other services as appropriate.
What makes this position unique? A rare opportunity within physiotherapy to spend time with and build therapeutic relationships with service users. Scope to use your transferable skills to provide assessments and interventions in relation to: Falls Mobility and transfers Specialist assessments including musculoskeletal, neuro, respiratory, pain Promoting physical activity Use of relaxation techniques and massage What makes you right for this role? Having a positive attitude towards mental health Being committed to providing excellent physiotherapy interventions Being motivated and resourceful Being able to work flexibly and prioritise your own workload Being able to work holistically in a patient centered way In return, you will: receive regular support and clinical supervision, provided by a designated Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist be a member of a well-established physiotherapy forum have a wide range of CPD opportunities for personal and professional development including a comprehensive in-service training programme There will also be opportunity to join the Trust bank team.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

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