Job summary
This post offers a great opportunity for the successful applicant to extend their skills and knowledge in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. We have 2 posts available with the possibility of working across any of our hospital and community based sites. We support flexible working and always endeavour to reduce travel where service need allows.
The physiotherapy service across Doncaster and Bassetlaw undertakes a number of out of hours services, including oncall. The post holder will be assessed for suitability to support one of these services.
Please note, this vacancy will close early if the maximum number of applications is reached.
Main duties of the job
As a physiotherapist working within the outpatient department, you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional and compassionate manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.
The department is committed to a CPD programme including monthly clinical coaching, as well as monthly half day CPD sessions. The post holder will contribute to supervision of others and will be supported to attend a clinical educator's course within 6 months of appointment.
Applicants applying for this Band 6 post must have a qualification in Physiotherapy, hold current registration with the HCPC and have significant experience of working within MSK services. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential and a positive approach to problem solving.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (HCPC)
- Degree in physiotherapy or MSc with licence to practice physiotherapy
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Membership of a relevant professional network
- Evidence of level 7 (MSc) or equivalent study
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in MSK outpatients treating a variety of acute and chronic conditions
- Competent to undertake specialist assessment, clinically reason findings and provide individualised physiotherapy management plans as autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit, research, and effectiveness
- Experience contributing to clinical education and development of physiotherapists, students and assistant therapy staff
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Clinical Governance issues
Desirable
- Evidence an understanding and have utilised quality improvement methodology
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- IT skills in common programmes
- Ability to keep legible and accurate patient records
- Well defined communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information, overcoming barriers to understanding
- Responsible and reliable attitude to work
- Responsive to changing demands in the service
- Good self and time management
Desirable
- Ability to teach and present to patients, staff and students using a variety of media
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (HCPC)
- Degree in physiotherapy or MSc with licence to practice physiotherapy
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Membership of a relevant professional network
- Evidence of level 7 (MSc) or equivalent study
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in MSK outpatients treating a variety of acute and chronic conditions
- Competent to undertake specialist assessment, clinically reason findings and provide individualised physiotherapy management plans as autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit, research, and effectiveness
- Experience contributing to clinical education and development of physiotherapists, students and assistant therapy staff
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Clinical Governance issues
Desirable
- Evidence an understanding and have utilised quality improvement methodology
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- IT skills in common programmes
- Ability to keep legible and accurate patient records
- Well defined communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information, overcoming barriers to understanding
- Responsible and reliable attitude to work
- Responsive to changing demands in the service
- Good self and time management
Desirable
- Ability to teach and present to patients, staff and students using a variety of media
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.
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.
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).
