Job overview
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Physiotherapist, to join our team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will offer the opportunity to develop clinical skills in the management of patients within our Stroke service.
The successful, appointed candidate would be expected to provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients suffering from Stroke on the Acute Stroke unit and Rehabilitation unit in York. 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.
Please note if you wish to apply for this secondment opportunity please seek permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge, operational awareness, service improvement and leadership skills. We have an established programme of clinical and managerial supervision, and we will expect the successful candidate to be proactive in their approach to development of themselves, and supportive in the development of others.
We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in developing their skills in this diverse and challenging specialty, and you should have post graduate experience in Stroke, and an awareness of complex discharge planning and patient centred rehabilitation.
Training and advice are available from Specialist Physiotherapists and Advanced Clinical Specialists who work across all sites. We strongly support a home first culture, to optimise the functional independence and safety of our patients.
We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us for more information.
Working for our organisation
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
10. HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Desirable criteria
11. Evidence of CPD Portfolio
12. Membership of professional body
13. Evidence of post graduate study in relevant area
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation.
15. Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions.
16. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary health care team.
17. Experience in a wide range of student/postgrad placements to include specified area (Stroke). and respiratory work.
Desirable criteria
18. Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
19. Involvement in audit
20. Good working knowledge of Physiotherapy assessments, interventions, outcome measures and models of practice.
21. Experience in supervision of others
22. Acute care work, complex discharge planning.
23. Experience of NHS practices