Job overview
Are you an experienced Band 5 or current Band 6 Physiotherapist, with an interest in developing and furthering skills in the Orthopaedic specialty?
If so this could be the role for you!
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within the existing team on Orthopaedic Inpatients at York Hospital.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the high standard of care provided for our patients, as well as supporting student and peer education. There will also be an expectation the candidate contributes towards the Orthopaedic weekend service.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking practitioner with the desire to develop and improve services. You must have relevant clinical experience, excellent communication and organisational skills.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
To undertake the specialist physiotherapy assessment and management of a designated group of patients, within the specialty of musculoskeletal orthopaedic outpatients & inpatients.
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 within the speciality of orthopaedics.
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.
Working for our organisation
For more information about our Trust, please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. 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.
4. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
5. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
6. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
7. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
8. 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.
Detailed job description and main 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: .
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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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
9. HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
10. Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area of Orthopaedics
11. Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
12. Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of orthopaedic conditions with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
14. Developed/ Specialist clinical skills within orthopaedics
15. Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable criteria
16. Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
17. Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area.