Job summary
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
- Are you a graduate physiotherapist, looking for an opportunity to develop your acute skills?
- Are you HCPC registered, or will you be by the end of the year?
- Do you want to play a key role in improving the experience of our patients?
- Do you want to be part of an innovative and highly motivated Physiotherapy team, making positive changes happen daily?
This physiotherapy rotation opportunity at Scarborough and Bridlington offers the chance to experience clinical practice in acute and rehabilitation settings. We have enthusiastic and experienced clinical teams, who will support your post graduate development at a pace to suit your needs.
You will have opportunities to support staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care. The Trust actively promotes staff development through a structured support process, which will be available to you for both clinical and managerial supervision and encouragement to explore other learning opportunities.
If you have any queries or wish to discuss further please do not hesitate to get in touch.
This post is not eligible for the Trust's relocation package.
Main duties of the job
You will also have access to peer support, both from the senior clinicians in Scarborough/Bridlington, as well as wider AHP peer support within the York Trust.
We run an excellent practical and simulation based on-call training program for physiotherapists, with bite sized practical training sessions available throughout the year. There is opportunity to support the voluntary orthopaedic weekend rota.
You will have the advantage of being able to develop skills with patients with high acuity, as seen in larger hospitals, whilst having the benefit of being a close working community of a smaller hospital.
We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new teams and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence whilst transitioning from student to autonomous professional.
Preceptorship lasts 12 months and you will be assigned a preceptee who will support coach, mentor and guide you through regular meetings, along side a program of structured learning
For more information please see the documents attached or contact the Preceptorship team yhs-tr.preceptorship.nhs.net
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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 areadvised to submit your 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 fromdifferent 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 ofseekingto 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 promoteSaBRE- 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.
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 areadvised to submit your 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 fromdifferent 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 ofseekingto 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 promoteSaBRE- 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.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist or will be registered within 6 months
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- Evidence of CPD Portfolio
- Evidence of postgraduate study in relevent area
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of student placements to include hospital in patients and respiratory work
- Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary health care team
- Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation
Desirable
- Experience of NHS acute care work, complex discharge planning
- Involvement in audit
- Experience in supervision of others
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Organised, prioritise workload take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions
- To communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing, able to communicate effectively where language barriers exist
- To function effectively as part of a team
- Able to work as part of respiratory weekend and on-call rota.
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible & adaptable
- Demonstrates Professional demeanour at all times.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values & behaviours
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist or will be registered within 6 months
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- Evidence of CPD Portfolio
- Evidence of postgraduate study in relevent area
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of student placements to include hospital in patients and respiratory work
- Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary health care team
- Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation
Desirable
- Experience of NHS acute care work, complex discharge planning
- Involvement in audit
- Experience in supervision of others
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Organised, prioritise workload take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions
- To communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing, able to communicate effectively where language barriers exist
- To function effectively as part of a team
- Able to work as part of respiratory weekend and on-call rota.
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible & adaptable
- Demonstrates Professional demeanour at all times.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values & behaviours
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
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).
