• Job Description

  Req#: C9377-ATS0083?language=en&page=521&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting NEW role has arisen for a Physiotherapist with a keen interest in elective and trauma orthopaedic rehabilitation to join our committed team to deliver excellent therapy services to our client group.

  The candidate will actively seek opportunities to support the development of the service across the team working to support the hub accreditation at the "centre of excellence" at Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI), the NOF pathway at Pinderfields General Hospital (PGH) and the amputee service to improve the pathway for patients undergoing amputation surgery outside of the Trust.

  The team is a highly specialist, dedicated, welcoming and supportive team working together to deliver excellent care to our patients. The team are excited to welcome an enthusiastic member of the team to support the driving force to change and innovate the service development within our orthopaedic therapy service

  The role is ideally suited to individuals with some band 5 experience in this clinical area.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations with both physical and psychological symptoms associated with inpatient conditions in a broad variety of clinical settings including fractured NOFs, Ortho-geriatric, trauma and elective and diabetic /endocrinology service.

  To implement treatment plans that respect peoples individuality, privacy and dignity that is entirely person centred.

  To be actively involved in the pre operative pathway for elective orthopaedic patients in clinic

  To participate in the 7 day service to meet best practice tariff and standards for post operative care

  To maintain good links with all aspects of the MDT and promote collaborative working across all areas.

  About us

  We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

  We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

  If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

  Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

  Date posted

  11 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9377-ATS0083

  Job locations

  Trust HQ and Education Centre, Pinderfields Hospital

  Aberford Road

  Wakefield

  West Yorkshire

  WF1 4DG

  
  

  Pontefract General Infirmary

  Friarwood Lane

  Pontefract

  WF8 1PL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
  • Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies, using investigative and analytical skills with manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
  • Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a graduate level of theory and treatment options using clinical assessment, clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills and relate them to assessment findings in both simple and complex cases.
  • Be able to select and apply a broad range of modalities efficiently and effectively and be able to justify the selection of modality of treatment as an autonomous practitioner.
  • Be aware of own level of clinical experience and recognise when to access support from senior physiotherapists.
  • Take delegated responsibility from the more senior physiotherapists for managing patients with particular conditions.
  • Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
  • Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies, using investigative and analytical skills with manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
  • Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a graduate level of theory and treatment options using clinical assessment, clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills and relate them to assessment findings in both simple and complex cases.
  • Be able to select and apply a broad range of modalities efficiently and effectively and be able to justify the selection of modality of treatment as an autonomous practitioner.
  • Be aware of own level of clinical experience and recognise when to access support from senior physiotherapists.
  • Take delegated responsibility from the more senior physiotherapists for managing patients with particular conditions.
  • Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to work independently and within in a team.
  • Good communication skills both verbal, written and non-verbal.
  • Ability to pass on knowledge.
  • Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload.
  • Excellent clinical reasoning skills with the ability to formulate problem list and goals and patient centred treatment plans.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Good time management and evidence of using initiative.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
  • Ability to comprehend and work within HCPC and the Trusts policies including data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, risk management.
  • Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
  • Awareness of own limitations.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered

  Desirable

  • CSP member

  Other

  Essential

  • Reliable
  • Professional appearance and demeanour.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas through student placements/ or previous Band 5 posts.
  • Experience of dealing with general public.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience working within the healthcare setting and the NHS.
  • Previous on-call experience.
  • Experience in Trauma, Orthopaedic & Amputees.
  • Evidence of post graduate learning/experience.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to work independently and within in a team.
  • Good communication skills both verbal, written and non-verbal.
  • Ability to pass on knowledge.
  • Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload.
  • Excellent clinical reasoning skills with the ability to formulate problem list and goals and patient centred treatment plans.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Good time management and evidence of using initiative.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
  • Ability to comprehend and work within HCPC and the Trusts policies including data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, risk management.
  • Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
  • Awareness of own limitations.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered

  Desirable

  • CSP member

  Other

  Essential

  • Reliable
  • Professional appearance and demeanour.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas through student placements/ or previous Band 5 posts.
  • Experience of dealing with general public.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience working within the healthcare setting and the NHS.
  • Previous on-call experience.
  • Experience in Trauma, Orthopaedic & Amputees.
  • Evidence of post graduate learning/experience.

  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).

  Additional information

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

  Address

  Trust HQ and Education Centre, Pinderfields Hospital

  Aberford Road

  Wakefield

  West Yorkshire

  WF1 4DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

  Address

  Trust HQ and Education Centre, Pinderfields Hospital

  Aberford Road

  Wakefield

  West Yorkshire

  WF1 4DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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