This post is for a temporary full time Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist to join the Medical and Surgical Physiotherapy rotation at York hospital (up to 12 months). The successful candidate will start on acute surgery in vascular which includes amputee outpatient services. There may be opportunity to rotate into another clinical area in line with the rotation timeline.
This post would suit a Band 5 looking to progress, or a Band 6 looking to develop specialist clinical skills and expertise around Vascular, Acute Respiratory, Surgery and Medicine. If you would like to find out more or come and visit the team we encourage you to get in contact.
Our specialities include:
* General medicine
* Respiratory
* General surgery
* ICU and critical care
* Vascular surgery and Amputee rehabilitation
You will be welcomed into a supportive team which includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Assistants. The team is committed to investment and development across the four pillars of practice and has 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.
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 be part of a skilled multi-professional team, providing a high-quality therapy service. 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 be expected to 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 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 deficits to promote and enable our patients in their recovery.
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, organized, adaptable, and have a collaborative approach are key skills we are looking for.
You will have access to managerial, clinical supervision, and appraisal opportunities to identify objectives to progress within the four pillars of practice.
For full details please refer to the job description attached.
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.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
* Evidence of relevant Specialist post graduate CPD activities
* Evidence of theoretical learning relevant to role
Desirable
* Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience & knowledge
Essential
* Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge
* Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations.
* Delivery of relevant audit and service improvement.
* Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable
* Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication.
* Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
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