Job summary
Are you currently a Band 5 looking to progress, or a Band 6 looking to develop specialist clinical skills and expertise around Acute Respiratory and General Medicine?
We are looking for a full time Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our General Medical Therapy Multi-disciplinary team at York Hospital.
Our specialities include:
- Respiratory
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Renal
We are a supportive team, committed to investment and development across the four pillars of practice and have a positive culture towards learning, education and professional practice.
You will have access to a support network including Physiotherapy Clinical Lead, Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, Management Team, and Professional Leadership Team.
As a valued and key member of the MDT we are looking for someone who has a positive, dynamic approach and will undertake leadership roles. The ability to communicate effectively, be proactive, organised, adaptable and have a collaborative approach are key skills we are looking for.
If you would like to find out more or come and visit the team, we encourage you to get in contact.
Interviews for this role will be held in person on 9th July at our York Site
Main duties of the job
As part of our multi professional team you will have a client-centred approaches to patient care. You will be involved in all aspects of the assessment, treatment and discharge process, and work alongside both health and social care colleagues to ensure that patients remain as independent as possible and achieve the best possible health and social outcomes.You will undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex/ multi-pathology presentations. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques and provide and deliver an effective treatment plan and to evaluate any intervention.You will deliver specialist, evidence-based treatment options using assessment, clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment to address relevant functional physical and skill deficit to promote and enable our patients in their recovery.
Your duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Actively contributing tothe delivery of therapy services across the medical caseload, alongside the senior leadership team.
- Providing specialist advice to therapy staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team and wider team.
- Participating in and provide clinical and management supervision.
- Contributing to multi-disciplinary team working.
- Contributing to and lead on service improvement and quality initiatives.
- You will be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.
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, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area
- Evidence of theoretical learning relevant to role
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area.
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of complex conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal training and supervision.
- Developed/specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
- Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
- Able to demonstrate application of theoretical learning relevant to specialist role.
- Delivery of relevant audit/research projects
- Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
- Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area
- Evidence of theoretical learning relevant to role
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area.
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of complex conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal training and supervision.
- Developed/specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
- Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
- Able to demonstrate application of theoretical learning relevant to specialist role.
- Delivery of relevant audit/research projects
- Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
- Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
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).
