York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Static Band 5 Physiotherapist

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Physiotherapist, to join our community inpatient therapy team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at Nelsons Court.

The post will offer the opportunity to develop clinical skills in the management of patients within our community inpatient rehab services. This will be exclusive to older adults with a range of clinical conditions, so an exciting opportunity to broaden your knowledge and experience!

Alongside this there would be a requirement for the candidate to contribute to service and professional development, support student practice placements where appropriate and supervise colleagues within the services.

There will also be an expectation to work across our 3 community inpatient units as service requirements arise.

The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.

Main duties of the job

To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients working autonomously within professional boundaries and with supervision available from senior Physiotherapists
To formulate and deliver an individual Physiotherapy treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice, treatment options, and clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
To deliver appropriate manual physiotherapy techniques within the patients' management plan, this will involve high levels of dexterity, co-ordination and accuracy
To ensure a holistic approach to the overall care and rehabilitation including effective working relationships with MDT, wheelchair and specialist equipment providers, orthotists consultants and relevant others.
To ensure sensitive and appropriate handling of information in accordance with the data protection act and Trust policy.
To provide training and advice on Physiotherapy interventions, activity, injury prevention, changes and adaptations to the patient's lifestyle considering the environmental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs.
To address functional physical, pain and skills deficits enabling the patient in areas of self management, health and wellbeing,
To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload, to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise. Delegate duties to other members of staff as appropriate
To identify work related risk to staff and patients and inform Senior staff as necessary

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.

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7102059-P-FH

Job locations

Nelsons Court Community Inpatient Unit

Nelsons Lane

York

YO24 1HD

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 your 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.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.

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 your 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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration

Desirable

Membership of professional body
Evidence of CPD Portfolio

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience in a wide range of student placements to include hospital inpatients
Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary health care team
Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation

Desirable

Experience of NHS Acute care work, complex discharge planning
Good working knowledge of Physiotherapy assessments, interventions, outcome measures and models of practice
Experience in supervision of others
Involvement in audit

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
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Flexible and adaptable
Demonstrates Professional demeanour at all times.
Ability to work as a team

Values, drivers and motivators

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours - We are Kind, We are Open, We pursue Excellence

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration

Desirable

Membership of professional body
Evidence of CPD Portfolio

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience in a wide range of student placements to include hospital inpatients
Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary health care team
Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation

Desirable

Experience of NHS Acute care work, complex discharge planning
Good working knowledge of Physiotherapy assessments, interventions, outcome measures and models of practice
Experience in supervision of others
Involvement in audit

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
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Flexible and adaptable
Demonstrates Professional demeanour at all times.
Ability to work as a team

Values, drivers and motivators

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours - We are Kind, We are Open, We pursue Excellence

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Nelsons Court Community Inpatient Unit

Nelsons Lane

York

YO24 1HD

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nelsons Court Community Inpatient Unit

Nelsons Lane

York

YO24 1HD

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)