Band 7 Physiotherapist - Bristol

Job overview

Are you a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in the support of adults with mental health, learning disability and or autism? We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team on the Kingfisher Unit, a dynamic and supportive environment delivering high-quality physiotherapy care to service users with complex needs. The role will include multi-disciplinary working at the new inpatient and community outreach service.

The Kingfisher is a specialist Service for Service Users experiencing an acute Mental illness and Learning Disability and/or Autism. The Service forms a part of the Regional Offer specialist Learning Disability and Autism inpatient provision with a new enhanced model of care.

You will be well supported by the Head of Profession for Physiotherapy and Exercise, who provides regular professional supervision, mentorship, and development opportunities.

We place a strong emphasis on peer support and CPD, with regular meetings, reflective practice sessions, and opportunities to engage in service development and innovation.

About you: We are looking for a HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills, a passion for delivering person-centred care, and an interest in working in a mental health or complex care setting. Join us and be part of a service where your ideas are valued, your development is prioritised, and your work makes a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

To provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessments and interventions to service users with complex physical, psychological, mental health, autism or learning disability needs, working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in various settings as part of an integrated service.

To lead on an area of speciality within Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism.

To provide specialist liaison and advice to partner organisations.

To be an advisor on the strategic developments within the Physiotherapy and Exercise Service and to be involved in the future planning of the services in a designated area/team.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities