Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge or career step?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist with a visionary outlook to join our Neurodevelopmental Paediatric therapy team on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly, innovative and child-centred therapy team based in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale. There is the option to be based at Springhill House (Scarborough) or Malton Hospital with the successful candidate expected to support clinical work across both Scarborough and Ryedale localities.
You will be working with pre-school and school aged children with a range of Neurodevelopmental conditions in a variety of settings, which may include patients homes, community clinics, mainstream, special schools and nurseries.
This post would suit an experienced Band 5 looking to progress, or a Band 6 looking to develop specialist clinical skills in Paediatrics. We have an established support network within the Therapy team.
Do feel free to contact us for an informal discussion about the role or with any further questions you might have.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a skilled multi-professional therapy team providing a high quality therapy service. You will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for a range of Paediatric Neurodevelopmental and complex conditions, demonstrating complex clinical reasoning based on evidence based-practice.
Excellent communication skills are required to help with sensitive situations, to support working with patients of different age groups and assist multi-disciplinary team working. Excellent organisational skills are essential to enable you to manage your diary effectively.
Experience working with children and young people of all ages is desirable but not essential for this post.
You would be expected to participate in ongoing service development activities and the regular in-service training programme. You also will have the opportunity to contribute to the supervision of junior staff and students.
Support will be provided by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for Neurology and Clinical Lead for Postural Management and Equipment. You will have access to regular clinical and managerial supervision and appraisal opportunities to identify objectives within the four pillars of practice. We encourage innovative practice and you will be supported accordingly to develop in your role.
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
When applying please ensure that you use examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.
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.recruitment@nhs.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.
When applying please ensure that you use examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.
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.recruitment@nhs.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
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD activities
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- 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.
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations.
- Experience in assessment and provision of specialist equipment.
Desirable
- Developed / Specialist clinical skills within Paediatric physiotherapy.
- Experience/knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) processes, including Education Health and Care plans.
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area.
- Delivery of relevant audit/research projects.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise.
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication.
- Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
Desirable
- Evidence of personal development in relevant area.
- Membership of or contribution to Specialist network/ professional interest groups.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD activities
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- 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.
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations.
- Experience in assessment and provision of specialist equipment.
Desirable
- Developed / Specialist clinical skills within Paediatric physiotherapy.
- Experience/knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) processes, including Education Health and Care plans.
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area.
- Delivery of relevant audit/research projects.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise.
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication.
- Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
Desirable
- Evidence of personal development in relevant area.
- Membership of or contribution to Specialist network/ professional interest groups.
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).
