Job summary We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and skilled Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team at the Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre. Our centre provides lifelong care for individuals with spinal cord injuries across the Yorkshire and Humber region, offering a stimulating environment to work within acute rehabilitation. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance skills and contribute to high-quality care. As a core member of a well-established multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside medical staff, nursing teams, OT's, Psychologists, and other professionals. The role involves supporting patients and their families throughout their hospital journey, and you will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication, organisational, and team-working skills. In addition to providing outstanding patient care, this role offers opportunities for professional development, including research and service development initiatives. You will be supported in growing your expertise in the assessment and management of spinal cord injury patients in an acute rehabilitation setting. We offer a supportive and stimulating environment to help you grow professionally and further your career in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Join us at the Spinal Injuries Centre and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of spinal cord injury patients. To speak to the team or arrange an informal visit to the unit call us on 01924 542051 Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality physiotherapy input for individuals with spinal cord injuries in an acute rehabilitation setting. Work collaboratively within an MDT to deliver person-centred care. Support patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process. Contribute to service development and research initiatives. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9377-ATS9965 Job locations Regional Spinal Injuries Centre - Gate 4 Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Patient assessment The ability to interview & examine a patient incorporating subjective & objective elements in order to identify problems to be treated and/or goals of treatment. Clinical reasoning The ability to analyse clinical findings by applying appropriate theory & principles & synthesising them with the assessment findings in order to justify the treatment approach Apply a high level of theory & advanced principles relating them to assessment findings in complex cases Know limitations Can analyse most complex problems Identify problems / goal setting Be able to define a patients problems & set prioritised mutually agreed timely goals. Apply a high level of theory & advanced principles relating them to assessment findings in complex cases. Can assess complex patients. Takes a holistic view using a breadth of clinical knowledge Apply advanced testing Application of treatment modalities Safe & effectively apply physiotherapeutic skills to achieve specific outcomes Select & apply a broad range of modalities efficiently & effectively justify selection of modality Contribute to discharge planning in the multidisciplinary team Achieve discharge without guidance for the majority of patients. Progress management plan an achieve discharge The ability to progress the management plan towards achieving the agreed goals & ultimately discharge the patient from Physiotherapy. Use reflective practice to improve patient care. Able to progress treatment with most patients. Contribute to discharge planning in the multidisciplinary team Achieve discharge without guidance for the majority of patients. Able to give advice to others Know when to seek advice Patient clinical records The recording of all clinical contact in a manner consistent with recognised professional standards. Keep accurate records in accordance with local standards & national, legal requirements. Records show evidence of clinical reasoning Instruct others in recording Monitor juniors record Please ensure you read through the job description that is attached in the supporting information section for a comprehensive list of duties. Job description Job responsibilities Patient assessment The ability to interview & examine a patient incorporating subjective & objective elements in order to identify problems to be treated and/or goals of treatment. Clinical reasoning The ability to analyse clinical findings by applying appropriate theory & principles & synthesising them with the assessment findings in order to justify the treatment approach Apply a high level of theory & advanced principles relating them to assessment findings in complex cases Know limitations Can analyse most complex problems Identify problems / goal setting Be able to define a patients problems & set prioritised mutually agreed timely goals. Apply a high level of theory & advanced principles relating them to assessment findings in complex cases. Can assess complex patients. Takes a holistic view using a breadth of clinical knowledge Apply advanced testing Application of treatment modalities Safe & effectively apply physiotherapeutic skills to achieve specific outcomes Select & apply a broad range of modalities efficiently & effectively justify selection of modality Contribute to discharge planning in the multidisciplinary team Achieve discharge without guidance for the majority of patients. Progress management plan an achieve discharge The ability to progress the management plan towards achieving the agreed goals & ultimately discharge the patient from Physiotherapy. Use reflective practice to improve patient care. Able to progress treatment with most patients. Contribute to discharge planning in the multidisciplinary team Achieve discharge without guidance for the majority of patients. Able to give advice to others Know when to seek advice Patient clinical records The recording of all clinical contact in a manner consistent with recognised professional standards. Keep accurate records in accordance with local standards & national, legal requirements. Records show evidence of clinical reasoning Instruct others in recording Monitor juniors record Please ensure you read through the job description that is attached in the supporting information section for a comprehensive list of duties. Person Specification Experience Essential Comprehensive experience providing a broad range of experience in core and specialist rotation Experience of developing rehabilitation programmes Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team. Evidence of experience in managing respiratory conditions Contributed to Supervision of student and staff Desirable Experience working with Patients following spinal cord injuries and / or neurology Involvement in audit, research and an understanding quality issues Recent evidence of respiratory On-call experience Experience of being lead clinical educator of students Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Knowledge of spinal cord injuries and treatment methods. Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate. Remain updated with professional practice and new research. Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner. Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit. Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies including data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, risk management and meet the differing needs of the patients. Desirable Competent IT skills Evidence of participation in research. Clinical governance group membership. Experience of using electronic patient records Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy Registered with the HCPC Evidence of CPD maintained, including attendance at recent and relevant postgraduate courses. Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Involvement in CSP special clinical interest groups. Clinical educator course Personal and physical attributes Essential Ability to use and develop appropriate patient handling skills. Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities. Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. Ability to work as a team member. Flexible Empathetic Reliable Problem solving skills Good verbal/non verbal communication skills Professional attitude and appearance Ability to travel to fulfil on-call commitments Ability to work shift patterns and fulfil 7 days rota Person Specification Experience Essential Comprehensive experience providing a broad range of experience in core and specialist rotation Experience of developing rehabilitation programmes Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team. Evidence of experience in managing respiratory conditions Contributed to Supervision of student and staff Desirable Experience working with Patients following spinal cord injuries and / or neurology Involvement in audit, research and an understanding quality issues Recent evidence of respiratory On-call experience Experience of being lead clinical educator of students Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Knowledge of spinal cord injuries and treatment methods. Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate. Remain updated with professional practice and new research. Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner. Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit. Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies including data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, risk management and meet the differing needs of the patients. Desirable Competent IT skills Evidence of participation in research. Clinical governance group membership. Experience of using electronic patient records Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy Registered with the HCPC Evidence of CPD maintained, including attendance at recent and relevant postgraduate courses. Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Involvement in CSP special clinical interest groups. Clinical educator course Personal and physical attributes Essential Ability to use and develop appropriate patient handling skills. Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities. Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. Ability to work as a team member. Flexible Empathetic Reliable Problem solving skills Good verbal/non verbal communication skills Professional attitude and appearance Ability to travel to fulfil on-call commitments Ability to work shift patterns and fulfil 7 days rota 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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Regional Spinal Injuries Centre - Gate 4 Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)