Are you an experienced Band 5 or current Band 6 Physiotherapist with an interest in developing and furthering skills in the Musculoskeletal 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 the MSK rotation in York Teaching Hospital. Rotations include MSK Outpatients, Rheumatology, Pain Management and Orthopaedic Inpatients.
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
Clinical Areas of Work to include : MSK, chronic pain management and rheumatology, outpatient orthopaedics, inpatient orthopaedics.
Please note: The interview will be held on Thursday, 16th Oct 2025.
To undertake the specialist physiotherapy assessment and management of a designated group of patients within the specialty of musculoskeletal orthopaedic out patients & 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.
Trust Information Pack:
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 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 at interview stage.
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 through a of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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- .
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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