Senior Physiotherapist
Job summary
Are you seeking a new challenge and a unique opportunity to develop your career in physiotherapy? We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, and proactive individual with excellent communication skills to join our welcoming and supportive inpatient Mental Health Team for older people, at Cross lane hospital, Scarborough. Could that be you?
We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable physiotherapist who can think holistically and creatively to deliver support and expertise to service users living with complex physical and psychological needs.
The right candidate will be offered flexibility in working within a dynamic friendly team and the chance to develop and apply their Physiotherapy knowledge and skills in varied duties that fit with their interests, aspirations and with service needs.
Main duties of the job
You must have a recognised BSC or MSc in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered. Experience of working in physiotherapy with older people and service users with mental health, learning disabilities or complex needs, would also be an advantage and skills in supporting patients and assistants in their role.
About us
The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a growing group of Physiotherapy staff working in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities across TEWV Trust services and sites, with guidance provided from peers, Lead Physiotherapist, and the Professional Head of Physiotherapy. Additional attractive features of this post include flexible working opportunities, a robust clinical supervision scheme, an excellent training & development programme and supportive professional line management. We are also committed to supporting external training events, CPD, research and audit interests, under our appraisal scheme.
Job responsibilities
You will be an autonomous qualified physiotherapist providing assessment, treatment planning and provision for older people who have complex physical and mental health needs. You will be a member of a multi disciplinary team, working alongside a band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant and you will also work closely with other professions on the ward.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Additional contact details: If you think you might like this post working in one of the most picturesque, safe and family friendly parts of the country and want to know more contact Amanda Waines for an informal chat or visit
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy Registration with HCPC Post-graduate training relevant to the post (or willing to undertake within agreed timescale) Accredited Clinical Educator (or willing to undertake within agreed timescale). Clinical Supervisory Skills course (or willing to undertake within agreed timescale). Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (within an agreed timescale)
Desirable
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience · Essential
Significant experience in Physiotherapy including experience working with service users and their carers/families in neurology, mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs. Experience of supervising staff or students on placement Experience of developing and delivering training Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Experience of participation in quality improvement activities
Knowledge · Essential
National guidance and key standards in own specialist area Health and Safety legislation and its application in practice
Desirable
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice. Awareness of moving and handling techniques and equipment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
