To be responsible for providing highly specialist evidence-based assessment and treatment for patients with acute mental illness, who may have complex acute or chronic physical and mental health presentations.
To focus upon the care needed to support safe discharge, from the point of admission. This may include working in different environments e.g. patient homes, outpatient clinics, inpatient wards.
To ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication are utilised, via liaison and collaborative working with the MDT and other agencies, as required.
To co-ordinate a team of physiotherapists and assistant staff, supporting the implementation of the services Clinical Governance action plan.
To act as a role model and to provide clinical supervision and appraisal to Band 5, Assistant and Technician staff. This will also include supporting students as a Practice Educator.
To participate in the evaluation and development of the Inpatient Mental Health Physiotherapy Service. You will be included within our Mental Health Physiotherapy CPD, including Inservice Training, Peer Supervision, Journal Club, Observed Practice, and wider GHC CPD opportunities.