Specialist Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics

Job overview

Are you an experienced Band 5 or current Band 6 Physiotherapist, with an interest in developing and furthering skills in the Orthopaedic 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 Orthopaedic Inpatients at York Hospital.

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!

Main duties of the job

To undertake the specialist physiotherapy assessment and management of a designated group of patients, within the specialty of musculoskeletal orthopaedic outpatients & 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.

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.