The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Physiotherapist (Mid Yorkshire Trust Rotational)

The closing date is 19 September 2025

Job summary

To work as part of a team providing a high standard of physiotherapy care across all sites to the local populations Mid Yorkshire Hospitals serve and regionally within our specialist centres.

To participate in the rotational scheme which involves working across general out-patients, hands/plastics, orthopaedics, medical and surgical wards, specialist rehabilitation units, paediatrics, MY therapy, critical care, stroke and neurology, respiratory services, spinal injuries, burns and care of the elderly.

Main duties of the job

To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and some complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and case discussions. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available as required, clinical work is routinely evaluated in the first year.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To supervise assistants and technical instructors.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000618

Job locations

Trust-wide

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registered
Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas through student placements/ or previous Band 5 posts
Experience of dealing with general public
Evidence of continued professional development
Ability to work independently and within in a team
Good communication skills both verbal, written and non-verbal
Ability to pass on knowledge
Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload
Excellent clinical reasoning skills with the ability to formulate problem list/ gaols and patient centred treatment plans.
Good problem-solving skills
Good time management and evidence of using initiative
Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services,
Ability to comprehend and work within HCPC and the Trust’s policies including data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, risk management
Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Awareness of own limitations.
Good IT skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to use and develop appropriate patient handling skills
Ability to cope under pressure
Committed to team and personal development
Flexible to change and adaptable to work in a fast paced environment
Reliable
Professional appearance and demeanour.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registered
Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas through student placements/ or previous Band 5 posts
Experience of dealing with general public
Evidence of continued professional development
Ability to work independently and within in a team
Good communication skills both verbal, written and non-verbal
Ability to pass on knowledge
Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload
Excellent clinical reasoning skills with the ability to formulate problem list/ gaols and patient centred treatment plans.
Good problem-solving skills
Good time management and evidence of using initiative
Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services,
Ability to comprehend and work within HCPC and the Trust’s policies including data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, risk management
Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Awareness of own limitations.
Good IT skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to use and develop appropriate patient handling skills
Ability to cope under pressure
Committed to team and personal development
Flexible to change and adaptable to work in a fast paced environment
Reliable
Professional appearance and demeanour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.