Contact information For further information please contact Kate Wright, Service Lead for Outpatient Therapies via kate.wright2@nhs.net About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Physiotherapy team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust for a 30 hours per week Band 7 Senior Specialist Physiotherapist to develop and lead the relaunched Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service. Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust has been awarded new funding to develop a specialist obesity service and extend the existing bariatric service to provide an improved, evidence-based service across Wakefield and North Kirklees. It will reduce inequalities by targeting priority groups in line with NICE guidelines. The new Service will replace previous T3 and T4 services to provide a patient-centred, needs based service, which will allow seamless and more timely care for patients who require specialist interventions like bariatric surgery, injectable drugs and non-surgical weight-management programmes. Non-surgical weight-management programmes will include dietetic, clinical psychology and physiotherapy input. Patients will be able to access all parts of the service that are appropriate for them, following multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessment and recommendations. The service has been commissioned on a permanent basis, so we are looking to expand capacity in all areas of the service. The Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service has currently been commissioned to process 310 referrals annually with the aims of contributing to a long-term healthy weight strategy, reducing obesity in the Mid Yorkshire Region, and to improve health outcomes by lowering obesity-related disease risks and support increased life expectancy. This exciting new Senior Specialist Physiotherapist post will support the development and implementation of the Physiotherapy aspects of the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service, supported by a Band 3 Therapies technical instructor. The post-holder will work as part of the wider MDT, provide a specialist Physiotherapy service for patients with complex obesity needs through detailed assessment, formulation, and interventions, on a one-to-one and group basis, in both surgical and non-surgical parts of the pathway. Excellent communication and multi-disciplinary team working skills are essential. The post-holder will be required to work cross site and at community venues within the Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust footprint, there may be an opportunity for some remote working. You will jointly lead appropriate education and training of students, therapy staff and other health care professionals including GPs, consultants, the MDT and other AHPs and you will be responsible for the supervision of more junior Physiotherapy staff within the team. The post requires the individual to have specialist clinical knowledge, skills and experience with patients within Specialist Obesity and Bariatric/weight management/population Health services. Post graduate qualifications/learning within these areas and experience innovating within services and leading a team would be an advantage. When applying for this post it is essential that you read the job description and person specification. Use the supporting information space on the application form to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and previous experience meet the job description requirements and which clinical areas you have experience in. Main duties Clinical Practice To coordinate Physiotherapy input to patients referred into the Mid Yorkshire Teaching hospitals Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service. Referrals are accepted from GP s within the Mid Yorkshire area To take a lead role in the delivery of an effective, evidenced based Physiotherapy service as part of the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service, working alongside the wider MDT. To carry a complex clinical caseload including assessment, management, and rehabilitation This will include ensuring patients are able to return to function, and employment. To monitor and develop clinical physiotherapy pathways within the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service. To work alongside the MDT to ensure highly specialist and evidence-based rehabilitation classes and 1:1 sessions for patients within these specialities to ensure the best possible outcome for patients. Education To provide highly specialist, evidence-based advice, teaching and supervision to members of the Physiotherapy team, including the wider team, the MDT and other colleagues as appropriate. To collaborate with the MSK Outpatients team in developing and delivering the MSK physiotherapy in service training program. To be involved in/lead problem patient sessions where required. Leadership Responsible for the clinical management of the physiotherapy aspects of the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service, responding to the changing needs of the service including direct staff supervision. To manage the day-to-day organisation of the Physiotherapy aspects of the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service, including assisting/deputising for the team leader where appropriate. To participate in managing capacity and demand of the Physiotherapy aspects of the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service and respond as required. To act as a representative at Musculoskeletal Outpatient development meeting and MSK clinical governance to drive the service forward. To produce annual objectives for the team/service in collaboration with the wider team. To ensure parity of treatment pathways and waiting lists across trust sites. Evidence, Research and Development To drive active participation in audit and research within the Physiotherapy team and the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service MDT to ensure services provide the best possible outcomes for patients. To work alongside colleagues within the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service and within therapies to participate in relevant research projects. To contribute to developing and ensuring completion of annual audit plans for the service. Key requirements Degree in relevant therapy profession. Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Have or be working towards Master s degree or equivalent experience. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .