Job summary
Are you a graduate physiotherapist, looking for an opportunity to develop musculoskeletal skills?
Are you HCPC registered, or will you be by the end of the year?Do you want to play a key role in improving the experience of our patients?
Do you want to be part of an innovative and highly motivated Physiotherapy team, making positive changes happen daily?
We are recruiting for a permanent MSK Physiotherapists to join our team, which involves working across the Trust in a range of out-patient departments.
Candidates will contribute to a high standard of physiotherapy across the clinical areas of Musculo-Skeletal and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy out-patients.
These roles offer MSK clinical experience within structured teams, and has good systems of appraisal and peer support. Staff will have a comprehensive induction programme, experience of working in teaching clinics and gyms and our successful community appointment days. The department has an established in-service training process. We are looking for candidates who are not only interested in developing their own clinical abilities but also committed to the development of our service and providing for the needs of our local community.
Applicants are encouraged to provide examples of how they meet the required criteria on their application form.
We are unable to offer virtual interviews.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake the physiotherapy assessment and management of a designated group of patients within MSK and Orthopaedic outpatients.
- To determine clinical diagnosis/need and physiotherapy intervention indicated.
- To hold responsibility for own caseload, as an autonomous practitioner and to manage this using evidence based/ client centred principles.
- To assess, plan, treat and evaluate patient centred interventions.
- Access to advice and support from a senior staff is routinely provided and clinical work is routinely evaluated.
Candidates will have a diploma/degree in physiotherapy, current HCPC registration, evidence of clinical experience within relevant clinical settings.
All candidates should be able to present information in a clear, succinct and logical manner and should be able to demonstrate the relevance of their previous experiences to the needs of this organisation.
Successful candidates will offer flexibility of working hours and availability.
About us
To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist or will be registered within 6 months
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study in relevant area.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation.
- Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary health care team
- Experience in a wide range of student/postgrad placements to include specified area (Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Outpatients)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment
- Experience in supervision of others.
- Involvement in audit.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist or will be registered within 6 months
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study in relevant area.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation.
- Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary health care team
- Experience in a wide range of student/postgrad placements to include specified area (Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Outpatients)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment
- Experience in supervision of others.
- Involvement in audit.
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).
