Job overview
Contract type: 37.5hrs per week Secondments
Contract duration:
1 x 12 month full time Band 6 Rotational physiotherapist
1 x 6 month full time Band 6 Rotational physiotherapist
We have an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic and self-motivated Physiotherapists, 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 and Neurology service.
This is a rotational post between Stroke and Neurology and the successful appointed candidates will be expected to provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients suffering from Stroke and Neurological conditions in Neuro Outpatients, The Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke Rehab and The Community Stroke Team.
As the rotation includes community working candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence and have a access to a car that can be used for business purposes.
There would be a requirement for the candidate to contribute to service and professional development, support student practice placements and supervise colleagues within the services.
We can offer you:
1. A supportive & friendly working environment
2. You will be actively encouraged to learn and develop within your role
3. Dedicated career pathways, and great opportunities for continuing professional development
4. Commitment to and support for your wellbeing
5. NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes
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
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. You should have post graduate experience in Stroke and Neurology and an awareness of complex discharge planning and patient centred rehabilitation.
Training and advice are available from 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
For further information on what it is like to work for our Trust, please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
6. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
7. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
8. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
9. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
10. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
11. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
12. 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 you 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
Qualification
Essential criteria
13. HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
14. Evidence of theoretical learning relevant to role
Desirable criteria
15. Evidence of recognised post graduate training within Stroke and neurology care and rehabilitation
Experience
Essential criteria
16. Experience in delivering clinical treatment within Stroke and Neurology.
17. Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
18. Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions including Stroke and neurology patients, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision.
19. Able to demonstrate application of theoretical learning relevant to specialist role
20. Delivery of relevant audit/research projects
Desirable criteria
21. Practice placement supervisor qualification
22. Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
23. Advanced Communication skills
Values based
Essential criteria
24. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
Communication
Essential criteria
25. Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable criteria
26. Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty.