Specialist Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics

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!

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.

For more information about our Trust, please visit:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

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.
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amy Casey Job title: AHP Team Manager Email address: [email protected]