Job summary
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.

About us
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:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job 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.

Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups.

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• 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
• IT skills
• In date and Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential

• Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
• Presentation skills
• 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

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).

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).