Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Job overview

Are you a qualified Specialist MSK Physiotherapist?  Read on ...

Following the successful RCOT pilot, you will help individuals manage common mental health conditions to prevent long-term sickness, making a real difference in their recovery journey

This role provides specialist physical health support within a vocational rehabilitation framework, working closely with primary care and community services supporting patients in our ground-breaking Trailblazer 'Life Re-worked' Programme.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Mental Health Nurse who wants or needs a new career and be part of a new team in providing support and care for the service users.   The team will support the following - physiotherapy, occupational therapists, psychologist, mental health practitioners and assistant practitioners.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be a member of Merton Vocational Rehabilitation team as part of the Trailblazer pilot to help residents return to work by overcoming mental health barriers.
• Responsible for undertaking initial and comprehensive assessment of health and social care needs alone or with colleagues and feedback to Multi-Disciplinary Team
• They will have care co-ordination and co-worker responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of service users, being part of a service that is committed to recovery and social inclusion.
• Provide supervision to an identified group of staff and students on placement with the team
• They will develop and maintain effective communication strategies between Mental Health Services and General Practice Teams to improve care pathways
• The post holder will be required to work within CLCH policies and procedures, professional and legal framework upholding the values and ethos of the organisation.
• To have a clear understanding and practice within framework of one’s Code of Professional Conduct, Adult and Child protection protocols, Mental Health and Capacity Acts.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification