Specialist Physiotherapist

Are you passionate about supporting patients in their own homes, and committed to improving their quality of life? Do you feel ready for a new challenge and to make a difference to others alongside a fun, supportive and friendly team?

We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the York Community Therapy Team. You will deliver high standards of Holistic and Physiotherapy interventions to patients within their own place of residence to maintain independence and function, prevent admission and support discharges.

Our well established team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Support Workers. This role will involve using health coaching skills to effectively engage with the patient and their family to ensure expectations are appropriately managed.

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

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• To undertake specialist physiotherapy assessment and management of patients referred to the York Community Therapy Team.
• To determine clinical diagnosis/need and deliver physiotherapy intervention as indicated.
• To provide support, specialist advice and training to more junior members of staff and students.
• To act as a resource within the department and Trust, providing specialist information and advice regarding patients.
• To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with legislation, professional and service policy.
• Provide support to other colleagues when dealing with this group of patients.
• To be responsible for a defined area of service working without direct supervision. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated, however clinical work will be evaluated in line with Trust and service objectives. Access and advice is available from senior professional colleagues if required.
• Initiate evidence-based audit and projects to evaluate and improve clinical practice. Initiate and evaluate user involvement and where appropriate make local service changes.

The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.

Education, qualifications and training Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area
• Practice placement supervisor qualification

Experience & Knowledge Essential

• Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal training and supervision.
• Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations.
• Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area.

Desirable

• Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
• Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area

Skills & Attributes Essential

• Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
• Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
• Able to transport self and large pieces of equipment around a rural area where public transport may not be available

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).

Date posted: 22 October 2025

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: White Cross Court, 1 Wilson Drive, York, YO31 8FT

Job description and responsibilities: A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. If a high number of applications are received this advert may close early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with Staff Networks (Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks) to increase diversity. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible, please contact: . We may consider flexible working requests from the start of employment.

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