Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke rotational
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8HE |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7814429/419-7814429-RSP-MY |
Summary
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Physiotherapist, to join our Stroke 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.
Our successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients suffering from Stroke on the Acute Stroke unit, Stroke Rehabilitation IPU and the Community Stroke Team in York. You will also contribute to service and professional development, support student practice placements and supervise colleagues within the services.
This role may involve working in the community. It is therefore vital for you to be able to transport yourself and large pieces of equipment, in rural areas where public transport may not be available.
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 scheme
We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us for more information.
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.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
For further information on working for 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 fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof 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.
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: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 promoteSaBRE- 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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Physiotherapist, to join our Stroke 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.
Our successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients suffering from Stroke on the Acute Stroke unit, Stroke Rehabilitation IPU and the Community Stroke Team in York. You will also contribute to service and professional development, support student practice placements and supervise colleagues within the services.
This role may involve working in the community. It is therefore vital for you to be able to transport yourself and large pieces of equipment, in rural areas where public transport may not be available.
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 scheme
We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us for more information.
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.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
For further information on working for 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 fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof 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.
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: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 promoteSaBRE- 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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
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