Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke & Neurology
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8HE |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6208597/419-6137543-SP-M-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term/ Secondment
We have an 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 service.
The successful, appointed candidate would be expected to provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients suffering from Stroke on the Acute Stroke unit and Rehabilitation unit in York. Alongside this 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
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
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, and you should have post graduate experience in Stroke, 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.
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.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
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.recruitment@nhs.net.
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 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.
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.
This advert closes on Monday 22 Apr 2024
Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term/ Secondment
We have an 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 service.
The successful, appointed candidate would be expected to provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients suffering from Stroke on the Acute Stroke unit and Rehabilitation unit in York. Alongside this 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
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
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, and you should have post graduate experience in Stroke, 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.
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.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
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.recruitment@nhs.net.
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 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.
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.
This advert closes on Monday 22 Apr 2024
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