Physiotherapist
Job summary
We have a fabulous opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to join the mental health physiotherapy team for Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This post would be suited to a Physiotherapist with a special interest in mental health conditions, or those looking for a new opportunity to use their transferable skills from a different speciality.
Our community teams aim to improve the quality of life of those experiencing a mental health crisis, in relation to their diagnosis of dementia, depression, anxiety or other mental health problems.
We are a team made up of experienced Physiotherapists and assistants.
We work closely with various MDTs, such as Nurses, Specialist Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists.
We promote non-pharmacological interventions wherever possible and have a holistic approach to patient care. This is an ideal environment for an innovative Physiotherapist to utilise their therapy-based assessment and care planning skills.
Work with involve seeing people on wards and also in their own homes. There will be a focus on promoting independence, rehabilitation and also supporting carers.
Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will
- be required to effectively prioritise your workload and will be able to respond to competing demands on your time.
- have excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with patients, carers and all levels of staff, dealing with calls promptly and sensitively and ensuring that urgent care is provided on as appropriate.
- assess patients who present with complex and severe cognitive impairment or impairment due to mental health illness to develop an effective treatment programme for them
- provide specialist advice to other professionals, patients and carers as appropriate
- take an active role in the multi-disciplinary team, attending the MDT meeting and offering physiotherapy input
- work across various places across Derbyshire
- regularly link in with the wider Physiotherapy team within the Trust for clinical supervision and further professional development
- use the Electronic Patient Record to document your involvement with patients
- be a qualified physiotherapist with recent and relevant post-qualification experience
- must be able to travel between bases
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
The team are made up of a Senior nurse, Lead nurses, registered nurses, specialist support workers, Occupational therapist, a Physiotherapist, a psychologist and Consultant Psychiatrist.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Details
Date posted
24 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
383-OPC-7018-26-A
Job locations
Ashbourne Centre
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
The successful applicant will work within a supportive MDT and have close links with the Older adult and Working age adult wards, Community Mental Health Teams, GPs and social care.
Professional development and further learning are encouraged, and you will receive robust clinical and managerial supervision, along with wider support and training in-house within the team.
The role is funded by the Cubley court team. The role is a rotational work who will be working in other adult mental healthwards and community areas on a rotational basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
The successful applicant will work within a supportive MDT and have close links with the Older adult and Working age adult wards, Community Mental Health Teams, GPs and social care.
Professional development and further learning are encouraged, and you will receive robust clinical and managerial supervision, along with wider support and training in-house within the team.
The role is funded by the Cubley court team. The role is a rotational work who will be working in other adult mental healthwards and community areas on a rotational basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Chartered Physiotherapist CSP
Desirable
- Post-graduate mental health qualification
SKills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant post-qualification experience
- Experience in mental health or learning disability
- Teaching and supervising
- Audit
Desirable
- Experience in older adult care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Chartered Physiotherapist CSP
Desirable
- Post-graduate mental health qualification
SKills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant post-qualification experience
- Experience in mental health or learning disability
- Teaching and supervising
- Audit
Desirable
- Experience in older adult care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ashbourne Centre
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Employer's website
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ashbourne Centre
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Employer's website
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
This listing was aggregated from publicly-available sources. The employer holds an A-rated sponsor licence at the time of this listing, but sponsorship of this specific role is not guaranteed — the employer's offer and UK Visas and Immigration are the final authority. Details may have changed since our last update — verify with the employer via the Apply link.