Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke & Neurology

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Hours per week: 1 x 37.5 hours per week and 1 x 22.5 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term/ Secondment

We have two opportunities for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Physiotherapist, to join our team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will offer the opportunity to develop clinical skills in the management of patients within our Stroke service.

The successful, appointed candidate would be expected to provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients suffering from Stroke on the Acute Stroke unit and Rehabilitation unit in York. Alongside this there would be a requirement for the candidate to contribute to service and professional development, support student practice placements and supervise colleagues within the services.

We can offer you:
  • A supportive & friendly working environment
  • You will be actively encouraged to learn and develop within your role
  • Dedicated career pathways, and great opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Commitment to and support for your wellbeing
  • NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge, operational awareness, service improvement and leadership skills. We have an established programme of clinical and managerial supervision, and we will expect the successful candidate to be proactive in their approach to development of themselves, and supportive in the development of others.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in developing their skills in this diverse and challenging specialty, and you should have post graduate experience in Stroke, and an awareness of complex discharge planning and patient centred rehabilitation.

Training and advice are available from Advanced Clinical Specialists who work across all sites. We strongly support a home first culture, to optimise the functional independence and safety of our patients.

We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us for more information.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.

  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

24 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata / per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-6481981-SP-M

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Desirable

  • Evidence of recognised post graduate training within Stroke and neurology care and rehabilitation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in delivering clinical treatment within Stroke and Neurology.
  • Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
  • Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions including Stroke and neurology patients, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision.

Values based

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

  • Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty.
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Desirable

  • Evidence of recognised post graduate training within Stroke and neurology care and rehabilitation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in delivering clinical treatment within Stroke and Neurology.
  • Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
  • Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions including Stroke and neurology patients, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision.

Values based

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

  • Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of AHP

Amy Gains

amy.gains2@nhs.net

07921577088

Date posted

24 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata / per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-6481981-SP-M

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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