Job summary Looking for a new opportunity to develop your specialist Physiotherapy skills with Parkinson's Disease? Passionate about quality and service development? Want to lead amongst other experienced and skilled therapists? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist with an interest in Parkinson's disease. This is a brand new post at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the successful applicant will be instrumental in the setting up and development of this acute based service for people with Parkinson's in Elderly Medicine at Scarborough Hospital The position is 37.5 hours per week, working supporting patients in maintaining their independence, keeping them out of hospital and remain in their own homes. We're a supportive team with opportunities to work with colleagues across a number of specialties. This post is funded for two years by Parkinson's UK. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Physiotherapist who has experience and is keen to develop their skills in the areas of Neurological Physiotherapy, with a special interest in Parkinson's Disease. You will support the Parkinson's team in Elderly Medicine in the planning, development and evaluation of Parkinson's Disease services at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with colleagues within specialist MDT to implement innovative patient pathways and evidence-based clinical care. We are looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and an eagerness to establish links with community partners, sharing clinical expertise with therapy colleagues and the wider MDT. The post will be based across inpatient, outpatient services at Scarborough Hospital. You will have robust clinical and managerial supervision and training provided to support you in role, whilst also undertaking support and supervision of junior staff and students. You will work very closely with the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for Parkinson's based at the York Hospital Site. If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying. 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. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-6761587-PPCL-MS Job locations Scarborough Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL 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 you 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.recruitmentnhs.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. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. 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 you 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.recruitmentnhs.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. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential HCPC Registered Physiotherapist Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant structured CPD activities Post graduate qualification relevant to role and clinical specialty. Evidence of significant post graduate training within Neurology / Parkinson's Disease. Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of specialist conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of complex clinical presentations in specialist area Substantial experience of assessment and provision of specialist equipment Significant experience of delivering clinical treatment within specialist area In-depth understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice Experience of leading engagement activities with others and understanding of the importance of good communication when implementing change Desirable Masters level study within relevant area of practice or research and evidence-based practice. Experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment Evidence of progression through career pathway or framework Highly experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area Evidence of having led the delivery of relevant audit/research projects Evidence of progression through career pathway or framework Pillars of Practice Essential Clinical Pillar Leadership Pillar Education / Training Pillar Research & Audit Pillar Other Responsibilities Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential HCPC Registered Physiotherapist Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant structured CPD activities Post graduate qualification relevant to role and clinical specialty. Evidence of significant post graduate training within Neurology / Parkinson's Disease. Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of specialist conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of complex clinical presentations in specialist area Substantial experience of assessment and provision of specialist equipment Significant experience of delivering clinical treatment within specialist area In-depth understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice Experience of leading engagement activities with others and understanding of the importance of good communication when implementing change Desirable Masters level study within relevant area of practice or research and evidence-based practice. Experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment Evidence of progression through career pathway or framework Highly experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area Evidence of having led the delivery of relevant audit/research projects Evidence of progression through career pathway or framework Pillars of Practice Essential Clinical Pillar Leadership Pillar Education / Training Pillar Research & Audit Pillar Other Responsibilities 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). Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Scarborough Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)