About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as an independent clinician within critical care, where you will assess, diagnose, treat, and either discharge or refer patients across a diverse and complex caseload.
As an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, you will play a pivotal role in transforming and modernising care pathways, working across traditional professional boundaries to enhance patient outcomes and support the wider medical workforce.
You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Be part of a Trust that values innovation, leadership, and professional development.
Work in a supportive environment where advanced practice is recognised and nurtured.
Make a real impact on patient care in one of the most critical areas of the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Deliver expert physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within critical care. Work autonomously within your scope of practice to manage patients safely and effectively. Lead on clinical decision-making, including discharge planning and onward referrals. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient recovery and rehabilitation. Contribute to research delivery, service development and innovation in critical care. Support education and mentorship of less experienced colleagues and students.
If you're passionate about advanced physiotherapy practice and ready to thrive in a critical care setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of physiotherapy in critical care.
About us
Trust Information Pack:
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 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 description 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:[email protected].
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
Qualifications & Training Essential
Registered practitioner (HCPC) BSc Physiotherapy Evidence of a completed MSc or portfolio of practice accredited by the Centre for Advancing Practice or significant evidence of working at MSc level Immediate Life Support Advanced Communication Skills Teaching and assessing qualification/ mentor qualification Evidence of management and leadership training
Desirable
IRMER certificate Advanced Life Support Provider Non-medical prescribing
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Management, support and leadership of more junior staff Experience of mentorship, supervision and teaching Knowledge of audit process and procedures Knowledge and understanding of the impact of the role of APs in service delivery Highly developed, specialist clinical skills required for area of work Expert knowledge in clinical field Understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities concerning autonomous practice Demonstrate a commitment to progress the advanced practice agenda at York and Scarborough
Desirable
Evidence of completed research projects
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)