Senior Physiotherapist – Mental Health Inpatient Lead

Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join its mental health inpatient services. The role involves providing specialist physiotherapy within a dedicated team, focusing on clinical leadership and service development. Candidates should be committed to person-centred care and aimed at professional growth. This position offers opportunities for flexible working patterns to enhance work/life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for professional growth

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Desirable interest in frailty, falls prevention, or physical health within mental health.
• Commitment to delivering high quality, person-centred care.
• Ability to work autonomously and contribute to service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard physiotherapy input to the mental health team.
• Assess and treat inpatients in an autonomous role.
• Develop individualized treatment programs for diverse patient needs.
• Hold responsibility for own complex caseload.
• Supervise and assess physiotherapy students.
• Participate in evidence-based audits and research.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Service development

Autonomous practice

Job description

A healthcare foundation in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join its mental health inpatient services. The role involves providing specialist physiotherapy within a dedicated team, focusing on clinical leadership and service development. Candidates should be committed to person-centred care and aimed at professional growth. This position offers opportunities for flexible working patterns to enhance work/life balance.