Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join our well established inpatient Orthopaedic therapy team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist with previous experience in core areas of physiotherapy to join our team at Bassetlaw Hospital.
The post will suit either a Band 5 physiotherapist who have competed their core rotations and is ready for the challenge of a more senior role, or a physiotherapist with experience of working with Orthopaedic patients in the acute setting and is wanting to develop their clinical and leadership skills. We are looking to recruit a Band 6 or can consider a Band 5 development role dependent upon experience.
We are a Teaching hospital committed to the development of all staff. You will receive training and support to develop your professional, personal and clinical skills through clinical supervision, Development reviews and the Trusts Leadership Development Programme.
The successful candidates will hold the appropriate Physiotherapy qualifications, have HPC registration and be able to meet the requirements of the post outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.
The ability to work flexibly, over 7 days and across sites is essential to support the Orthopaedic therapy teams at DBTH.
For an informal discussion or visit, please contact Tom Briggs Orthopaedic Therapy team lead 01909 572318 Jessica Smith Physiotherapy Team Lead jessica.smith109@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex orthopaedic/musculoskeletal physiotherapy problems as an autonomous practitioner within a clinical speciality area. To take responsibility for self and team development and contribute to service development
About us
DBTH 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 this document 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 this document 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
- Experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in a broad range of areas including relevant experience in Orthopaedics/ Acute in-patient
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
- Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
- Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT
- Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
Desirable
- Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups
- Experience in undertaking personal development appraisal
- Leadership experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy
- Current registration with the Health Care Professional Council
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses
Personal Attributes and skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
- Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge
- Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner
- Positive approach to problem solving
- Ability Organise own workload and support more junior staff in organisation of their work.
Desirable
- Involvement in Trust/Professional activities
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in a broad range of areas including relevant experience in Orthopaedics/ Acute in-patient
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
- Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
- Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT
- Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
Desirable
- Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups
- Experience in undertaking personal development appraisal
- Leadership experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy
- Current registration with the Health Care Professional Council
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses
Personal Attributes and skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
- Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge
- Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner
- Positive approach to problem solving
- Ability Organise own workload and support more junior staff in organisation of their work.
Desirable
- Involvement in Trust/Professional activities
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).
