York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist - Balance

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

Are you a motivated physiotherapist with a passion for vestibular disorders and rehabilitation? We are seeking a specialist vestibular physiotherapist to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an out patient setting with patients experiencing dizziness and balance difficulties, using an evidence based approach and advanced assessment tools

You will be supported to ensure you are competent to carry out the work required by the highly specialist vestibular physiotherapist in the balance centre at York Hospital and will have the opportunity initially for both assessment and rehabilitation clinics. You will also be working alongside ENT and audiology / clinical scientist colleagues as part of the balance centre MDT working.

If you are dedicated to improving the lives of people with vestibular conditions and eager to advance your clinical skills, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage you to get in contact to find out more about this opportunity.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Main duties of the job

Conduct comprehensive subjective and objective clinical assessments, including gait, balance, oculomotor, and vestibular ocular reflex testing.
Utilise diagnostic techniques such as the head thrust test, caloric testing, video head impulse test, and Dix-Hallpike manoeuvre to assess vestibular function.
Develop and deliver individualised vestibular rehabilitation programmes, including repositioning manoeuvres, gaze adaptation, substitution, habituation exercises, and balance training.
Educate patients on their condition and promote adherence to treatment plans to optimise outcomes.
Identify red flags and ensure safe and effective management of diverse vestibular presentations.

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 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

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7680903-SP-SY

Job locations

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

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

Qualification and training

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area (vestibular and balance)
Evidence of theoretical learning relevant to role vestibular and balance)

Experience and knoweldge

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
Developed/specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
Experience in assessment and provision of specialist equipment
Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area.
Able to demonstrate application of theoretical learning relevant to specialist role.
Delivery of relevant audit/research projects
Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area vestibular and balance
Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment.
Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Health Coaching
Advanced Communication skills
Long Term Condition Management experience

Person Specification

Qualification and training

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area (vestibular and balance)
Evidence of theoretical learning relevant to role vestibular and balance)

Experience and knoweldge

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
Developed/specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
Experience in assessment and provision of specialist equipment
Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area.
Able to demonstrate application of theoretical learning relevant to specialist role.
Delivery of relevant audit/research projects
Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area vestibular and balance
Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment.
Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Health Coaching
Advanced Communication skills
Long Term Condition Management experience

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

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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

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

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

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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