Locala Health and Wellbeing

Specialist Physiotherapist Children's

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confidentemployer and as such any disabled applicants whomeets all the essential criteria are guaranteed tobe invited to the assessment process.

Main duties of the job

Specialist Physiotherapist Children's

Band 6 - £37,338 - £44,962 (pro-rata)

30 hours per week

Permanent

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Children's Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team!We cover North Kirklees, the role will include MSK & Neuro, this can be tailored to experience or preference. Hours can be flexible (+/-) for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 physiotherapist to take the next step in their career, working with a diverse caseload of children and young people. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and have access to ongoing professional development to enhance your skills. If you thrive in a collaborative, compassionate environment and are committed to making a real difference in the lives of young patients and their families, we would love to hear from you!

Your expertise and enthusiasm can truly shape brighter futures-apply now to become a valued part of our team.

Please contact Jo Fellows Team Leader on 07763560170 or joanne.fellows@locala.org.uk for any questions you may have about this exciting opportunity.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications

About us

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

  • Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
  • Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
  • Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme -If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

2025-1649

Job locations

Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury, WF13 4HS United Kingdom

Dewsbury

WF13 4HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

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

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury, WF13 4HS United Kingdom

Dewsbury

WF13 4HS


Employer's website

https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury, WF13 4HS United Kingdom

Dewsbury

WF13 4HS


Employer's website

https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Physiotherapist Specialist Practitioner

Joanne Fellows

joanne.fellows@locala.org.uk

07763560170

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

2025-1649

Job locations

Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury, WF13 4HS United Kingdom

Dewsbury

WF13 4HS


Supporting documents

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