Specialist Physiotherapist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (NHS

Staff Benefits and Employee Assistance

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialist Physiotherapist on a Band 6 rotational programme at Scarborough General Hospital. The post offers opportunities to develop specialist skills across Surgery, Critical Care and Medicine within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role is ideal for clinicians seeking to broaden acute clinical experience, develop leadership and supervision capabilities, and manage complex patients across

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy is required.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Post-graduate training in a specialist area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to support high-quality therapy services across critical care, surgical and medical caseloads.
• Provide specialist guidance and advice to therapy staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Use patient-centred approaches to patient care.
• Participate in and provide clinical and management supervision.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working.
• Contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Contribute to educational teaching programmes for Respiratory on-call training.
• Use the Trust electronic patient record system.
• Abide by Trust policies and procedures.
• Respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Post-graduate training in specialist area

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 15 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist, to join our Band 6 rotational programme at Scarborough General Hospital.

This post offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills across Surgery, Critical Care and Medicine, whilst working within a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.

This rotational role is ideal for a Physiotherapist looking to broaden their acute clinical experience, enhance leadership and supervision skills, and develop expertise in the management of complex patients across a range of specialties.

Main duties of the job

• To work collaboratively as part of the team, to support the delivery of high-quality therapy services across critical care, surgical and medical caseloads, working closely with the senior leadership team.
• To provide specialist guidance and advice to therapy staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• To use patient-centred approaches to patient care.
• To participate in and provide clinical and management supervision.
• To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working.
• To contribute to and lead on service improvement and quality initiatives.
• To contribute to educational teaching programmes for Respiratory on-call training.
• To use the Trust electronic patient record system.
• To abide by all Trust policies and procedures.
• To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.

About us

Trust Information Pack

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.

Job 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: [e-mail].

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 Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
• Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Experience of working in relevant junior role within surgical and critical care or high dependency units, including the management of a range of conditions evidenced through acquisition of knowledge through training and supervision
• Developed/specialist clinical skills within relevant area
• Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations.
• Experience in assessment and provision of specialist equipment
• Delivery of relevant audit/service evaluation or research projects
• Understanding of current issues in health care
• Standards of Professional Practice
• Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment
• Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
• Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust