Job summary
The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Children's Therapy Service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist. This exciting role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the children and young people of Doncaster and Bassetlaw within inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The successful applicant will be responsible for a musculoskeletal outpatients caseload and a neurodevelopmental community caseload. The team also provide intervention to orthopaedic and respiratory inpatients when required.
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated physiotherapist to join our established and supportive therapy team. A comprehensive supervision and training package is in place and opportunities for further development are available. There is also the potential to participate in research projects.
We will consider a Band 5-6 development role. Flexible working can be discussed.
Main duties of the job
- To be a specialist clinician within their children's physiotherapy.
- The prime function of the role is to provide clinical expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of therapeutic care for patients within their care / speciality.
- To manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients.
- To ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the team.
- To work with other members of the team in the development of the service.
- To ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.
- To represent the Therapy Team and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service within Clinical Therapies.
- To participate in a Physiotherapy Cardio-Respiratory On-Call Service or agreed alternative 7 Day Service.
About us
BTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months post graduate experience
- Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community
- Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT
- Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
Desirable
- Experience of working in paediatric physiotherapy
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
- IT skills
- Evidence of post graduate training in specialist area
- Knowledge of current issues affecting NHS e.g. NSF's, Modernisation Agenda
Desirable
- Student Accreditation Course
- Membership of CSP
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Have commitment to own and others' Professional Development
- Ability to work flexibly
- Effective time management skills
- Full valid UK Clean Driving Licence
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months post graduate experience
- Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community
- Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT
- Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
Desirable
- Experience of working in paediatric physiotherapy
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
- IT skills
- Evidence of post graduate training in specialist area
- Knowledge of current issues affecting NHS e.g. NSF's, Modernisation Agenda
Desirable
- Student Accreditation Course
- Membership of CSP
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Have commitment to own and others' Professional Development
- Ability to work flexibly
- Effective time management skills
- Full valid UK Clean Driving Licence
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
