Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK Rotation
Band 6 (indicative)
Main area Rotational MSK Physiotherapist Grade Band 6 (indicative) Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week. Weekend working as part of a rota will be required.)
Job ref: 419-6468648-SP-S-A
Site: York Teaching Hospital Town: York
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Are you an experienced Band 5 or current Band 6 Physiotherapist with an interest in developing and furthering skills in the Musculoskeletal specialty? If so this could be the role for you!
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within the existing team on the MSK rotation in York Teaching Hospital. Rotations include MSK Outpatients, Rheumatology, Pain Management and Orthopaedic Inpatients.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the high standard of care provided for our patients as well as supporting student and peer education. There will also be an expectation the candidate contributes towards the Orthopaedic weekend service.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking practitioner with the desire to develop and improve services. You must have relevant clinical experience, excellent communication and organisational skills.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Clinical Areas of Work to include : MSK, chronic pain management and rheumatology, outpatient orthopaedics, inpatient orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the specialist physiotherapy assessment and management of a designated group of patients within the specialty of musculoskeletal orthopaedic out patients & inpatients.
To provide support, specialist advice and training to more junior members of staff and students. To act as a resource within the department and Trust providing specialist information and advice regarding patients within the speciality of orthopaedics.
To be responsible for a defined area of service working without direct supervision. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated, however clinical work will be evaluated in line with Trust and service objectives. Access and advice is available from senior professional colleagues if required.
Working for our organisation
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.
* 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 through a variety of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
* Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area (MSK)
Experience
* Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal training and supervision.
* Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
* Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment
* Developed/Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
* Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
* Delivery of relevant audit/research projects
Values
* Demonstrates trust values
Skills & Abilities
* Organised, prioritise my own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions
* Ability to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Emma Lee Job title: AHP Team Manager Email address: emma.lee3@nhs.net Telephone number: 01904 725384 Additional information Contact name: Liz Hockridge Contact job title: AHP Team Manager Contact email address: elizabeth.hockridge3@nhs.net
Contact telephone number: 01904 725390
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