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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Operational Team Lead and Advanced Physiotherapist

The closing date is 02 July 2025

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Job summary

The successful candidate will lead the Physiotherapy MSK team operationally and clinically at Ripon hospital.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and management of complex MSK patients. Supervision of other team members clinically and operationally including appraisals, peer reviews and any other relevant support for the team

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3109R

Job locations

Ripon Community Hospital

Ripon

HG4 2PR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and job specification. If you have any questions, please contact David May on david.may@nhs.net or 01423 553404

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and job specification. If you have any questions, please contact David May on david.may@nhs.net or 01423 553404

Person Specification

essential and desirable

Essential

  • Registered with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Completed relevant specialist post-graduate training at Masters level
  • Basic level management/leadership experience
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
  • Experienced in staff management.

Desirable

  • Injection therapist
  • Intermediate level management/leadership training
Person Specification

essential and desirable

Essential

  • Registered with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Completed relevant specialist post-graduate training at Masters level
  • Basic level management/leadership experience
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
  • Experienced in staff management.

Desirable

  • Injection therapist
  • Intermediate level management/leadership training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ripon Community Hospital

Ripon

HG4 2PR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ripon Community Hospital

Ripon

HG4 2PR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational lead MSK Physiotherapy

David May

david.may@nhs.net

01423553404

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3109R

Job locations

Ripon Community Hospital

Ripon

HG4 2PR


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