York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 04 November 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting patients in their own homes, and committed to improving their quality of life? Do you feel ready for a new challenge and to make a difference to others alongside a fun, supportive and friendly team?

We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the York Community Therapy Team. You will deliver high standards of Holistic and Physiotherapy interventions to patients within their own place of residence to maintain independence and function, prevent admission and support discharges.

Our well established team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Support Workers.

This role will involve using health coaching skills to effectively engage with the patient and their family to ensure expectations are appropriately managed.

Main duties of the job

To undertake specialist physiotherapy assessment and management of patients referred to the York Community Therapy Team.
To determine clinical diagnosis/need and deliver physiotherapy intervention as indicated.
To provide support, specialist advice and training to more junior members of staff and students.
To act as a resource within the department and Trust, providing specialist information and advice regarding patients.
To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with legislation, professional and service policy.
Provide support to other colleagues when dealing with this group of patients.
To be responsible for a defined area of service working without direct supervision. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated, however clinical work will be evaluated in line with Trust and service objectives. Access and advice is available from senior professional colleagues if required.
Initiate evidence-based audit and projects to evaluate and improve clinical practice. Initiate and evaluate user involvement and where appropriate make local service changes.

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.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

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.

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7464499-SP-FH

Job locations

White Cross Court

1 Wilson Drive

York

YO31 8FT

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.

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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

Degree in Physiotherapy
Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Desirable

Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation 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 delivering clinical treatment within specialist area.

Desirable

Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area

Skills & Attributes

Essential

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
Able to transport self and large pieces of equipment around a rural area where public transport may not be available

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy
Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Desirable

Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation 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 delivering clinical treatment within specialist area.

Desirable

Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area

Skills & Attributes

Essential

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
Able to transport self and large pieces of equipment around a rural area where public transport may not be available

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

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

White Cross Court

1 Wilson Drive

York

YO31 8FT

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

White Cross Court

1 Wilson Drive

York

YO31 8FT

Employer's website

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