Physiotherapist

Job summary

The physiotherapy rotational scheme at York offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a wide range of clinical areas, currently the rotations include; Musculoskeletal outpatients, Acute wards such as Orthopaedics, Elderly, Medical, Surgery and Intensive Care, Rehabilitation units including Stroke, General Rehabilitation, Neurology, Mental Health and Community rehabilitation. Each of our rotations is 6 months.

We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into new teams and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence. The programme lasts for 12 months and includes dedicated time, away from clinical practice to support new graduates' transition from student to autonomous practitioner. You will be assigned a preceptor who will support coach, mentor and guide you through regular meetings, alongside a programme of structured learning.

The trust will pay HCPC subscriptions for the first year of newly qualified staff. We are looking for staff who are keen to develop in role and want to put patient care at the centre of their practice.

Applicants are encouraged to provide examples of how they meet the required criteria on their application form.

Successful candidates will offer flexibility of working hours and availability.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified registered physiotherapist, you will be responsible for delivering effective safe and person-centred care in a variety of clinical locations. Rotations are listed above within each area you will be encouraged to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence across the 4 pillars of practice: Clinical, Leadership, Education and Research/Audit. Our rotations include acute and community hospitals, out patient clinics, and rehabilitation units. Prior to working on the On-call rota you will engage in a comprehensive training programme to support you clinical practice and skills development.

We are looking for applicants who are either already qualified or who are currently studying and will have qualified and be eligible for HCPC registration by April 2024

You should be able to present information in a clear, succinct, and logical manner and should be able to demonstrate the relevance of their previous experiences to the needs of this organisation.

The permanent positions on the rotations may require the ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during a normal working day. Driving is beneficial in some rotations; candidates may wish to let us know if they don't currently have a UK drivers' licence.

About us

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 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 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.

Job description

Job 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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist or will be registered within 6 months. Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

Evidence of CPD Portfolio Membership of professional body Evidence of post graduate study in relevant area.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation. Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary health care team. Experience in a wide range of student placements to include hospital in patients and respiratory work

Desirable

Involvement in Audit Experience in supervision of others Acute care work, complex discharge planning. Good working knowledge of Physiotherapy assessments, interventions, outcome measures and models of practice Experience of NHS practices

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