Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist - Stroke/Neuro

Job overview

We have an exciting 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 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:

• A supportive & friendly working environment
• You will be actively encouraged to learn and develop within your role
• Dedicated career pathways, and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• Commitment to and support for your wellbeing
• NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes

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.

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: yhs-tr.[email protected].

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