Specialist Physiotherapist - Critical Care and Surgery

DBTH; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, &y

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) invites applications for a Specialist Physiotherapist in Critical Care and Surgery. This Band 6 role is fixed-term for 12 months, 37.5 hours per week, across a 7-day pattern at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

You will manage a complex caseload and contribute to MDT development. The post requires post-qualification experience, HCPC registration, and a proactive approach to audit, teaching, and service improvement within a busy

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a range of areas including relevant experience in the specific clinical specialty.
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community.
• Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness.
• Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT.
• Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and deliver high quality care to complex patient groups.
• Support development of other team members including the wider MDT.
• Involved in audit, staff supervision and development.
• Assist Team Lead with operational management and service improvement.
• Demonstrate effective communication and time management within Critical Care and Surgery.

Skills

Experience in multidisciplinary team

Physiotherapy clinical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

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Specialist Physiotherapist - Critical Care and Surgery

Band 6

Main area Clinical Therapy Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working) Job ref 272-8152335

Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

We have an excellent opportunity for an innovative and motivated physiotherapist to join our established Critical Care and Surgery Physiotherapy team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on a 12-month, fixed-term basis.

As a specialist Physiotherapist you will be responsible for managing your own caseload and delivering high quality care to complex patient groups while supporting the development of other members of the team including the wider MDT.

This team provides the physiotherapy input for critical care and surgery and you must be able to demonstrate high levels of communication and time management.

You will be involved in audit, staff supervision and development and will support the Team Lead in operational management and service improvement.

If you are interested in developing your Critical Care and Surgery skills , and are passionate about providing excellent care for your patients, we would like to hear from you

Main duties of the job

The Critical Care and Surgery team supports the patient pathway providing specialist knowledge and services to critically ill patient and those pre and post surgery as required. This includes reviewing unwell patients on the wards to help decision making regarding escalation to DCC, throughout their stay on Critical Care and then liaising with ward staff upon being stepped down.

A flexible and pro-active approach is essential for this post as are excellent team working skills. You should have post-graduate experience in a variety of clinical specialties and be able to motivate patients throughout their journey.

Key responsibilities will include the education and development of staff and students, audit, research and clinical effectiveness as well as service review and evaluation.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate not only patients but staff. You must be organised, flexible and able to empower others.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a range of areas including relevant experience in the specific clinical specialty
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
• Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community
• Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
• Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT
• Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups.

Qualifications & Training

• Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
• In date and Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
• Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge
• Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner.
• Self -motivated
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role

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• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Name Clayton Cecil Job title Therapy Manager - Acute Physiotherapy Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01302 644212 Additional information

Simon Worne ([e-mail]) 644613

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.

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