Senior Physiotherapist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Make a Meaningful Difference in Older People’s Mental Health Care

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join its Older People’s Mental Health Community Team based in Seaham.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support older adults living with complex physical, psychological, and mental health conditions, including individuals experiencing frailty syndrome, dementia, and functional mental health difficulties.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary community mental health team (CMHT), you will help improve quality of life, independence, mobility, and wellbeing for vulnerable service users across the community.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work autonomously to assess, plan, and deliver specialist physiotherapy interventions for older adults with complex needs.

Patients supported by the service may present with:

• Organic mental health conditions such as dementia
  Functional mental health conditions including depression and anxiety
  Frailty syndrome and mobility concerns
  Multiple long-term physical health conditions
  Psychological and cognitive challenges affecting independence

You will use appropriate assessment tools and evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to support recovery, mobility, function, and safety while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Main Responsibilities

The role will include:

• Conducting physiotherapy assessments for older adults with complex mental and physical health needs
  Developing and implementing person-centred treatment plans
  Delivering interventions targeting frailty, mobility, strength, and functional independence
  Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and daily clinical huddles
  Supporting risk assessments and safe discharge planning
  Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures
  Contributing to audit, service improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives
  Working in partnership with carers, families, and healthcare professionals

Professional Support & Development

The Trust offers a strong professional support network for physiotherapy staff across the organisation.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements and flexitime options
  Regular clinical supervision and mentorship
  Access to internal and external CPD opportunities
  Support for research, audit, and service development activities
  Guidance from Clinical Leads, Clinical Specialists, and the Professional Head of Physiotherapy
  Structured appraisal and career progression support

This role is ideal for physiotherapists seeking to further develop specialist skills within community mental health and older adult services.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
  Current HCPC registration
  Minimum 12 months post-qualification physiotherapy experience
  IELTS Level 7 (or equivalent) for international applicants where required

Desirable Qualifications

• Postgraduate training in a relevant specialist area

Essential Knowledge & Experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Understanding of the needs of individuals with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
  Experience delivering physiotherapy interventions independently
  Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
  Ability to manage complex clinical presentations

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with older adults with complex needs
  Community or mental health physiotherapy experience
  Knowledge of clinical risk assessment
  Understanding of evidence-based physiotherapy practice
  Experience managing complex rehabilitation cases

Important Sponsorship Information

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK before appointment. Please note that this role does not currently meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under UK immigration rules.

Helpful official guidance resources:

• UK Right to Work Guidance
  Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
  Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Information
  Criminal Record Checks for Overseas Applicants
  NHS Careers – Physiotherapy Roles

Why Join TEWV NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust provides specialist mental health and learning disability services across North Yorkshire, York, Teesside, County Durham, and Darlington.

Employees benefit from:

• NHS pension scheme
  Inclusive and compassionate workplace culture
  Access to specialist training and development
  Collaborative multidisciplinary working
  Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth

Living and Working in Seaham

Seaham offers a peaceful coastal lifestyle with excellent access to both countryside and city amenities.

The region provides:

• Affordable living and housing options
  Beautiful coastline and outdoor spaces
  Easy transport links across the North East
  Strong local communities
  Excellent work-life balance opportunities