Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS

West Yorkshire
26,000-27,999 per annum
March 25, 2019
Permanent

About the Job:

The mission of our Trust is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities. All our staff, whatever their role, have a part to play in helping us deliver this important mission. Every day, our staff are guided by our values:

Honest, open and transparent
Respectful
Person first and in the centre
Improve and be outstanding
Relevant today, ready for tomorrow
Families and carers matter

Our values are very important to us; we know that the attitude and behaviours of our staff can have a huge impact on quality of care we provide. That’s why, through our recruitment, we want to find people who show that their values match ours. We do this through:

A selection process that tests attitudes and behaviours as well as knowledge and skills
A 12 month values based induction. Continued employment with the Trust is subject to the successful completion of this induction.

If you think you can help us achieve our mission and you relate to our values, we look forward to your application. Please note, that priority will be given to any candidates ‘at risk’.

The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust came into operation on 1 April 2002, bringing together NHS services for the local authority areas of Barnsley, Wakefield, Calderdale and Kirklees. We value diversity and we recognize there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability including those who have had experience of mental health problems and as an equal opportunities employer we are seeking to recruit from all sections of the community. Applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview if you can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the post. The post is based at The Dales Unit and covers the in-patient mental health wards. The clinical work consists of providing a physiotherapy service to the older peoples ward and the working age adult wards. Clinical work will cover mobility assessments, neurology, falls work, MSK and respiratory working as part of an MDT. Supervision for the post will come from an experienced Principal Physiotherapist and peer support from other Specialist Physiotherapists based in the area. The post holder will be expected to work independently and the experience of working in a mental health or learning disabilities setting is highly desirable as is the ability to work as part of a close team. There is a strong network of allied health professionals across the Trust with clear professional leadership and regular supervision within the profession. The Trust offers excellent opportunities for continuing development and training alongside specific In-Service training provided within each area. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit contact Richard Watterston, Principal Physiotherapist, Folly Hall Mills, Huddersfield, Tel: 07918706770

If you are the successful applicant for this post and where the post requires a DBS check, you MUST be able to provide one of the following documents.

Current valid Passport.
Biometric Residence Permit (UK).
Current Driving Licence (UK) (Full or provisional) Isle of Man /Channel Islands.
Birth Certificate (UK and Channel Islands) - issued at the time of birth; Full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces. (Photocopies are not acceptable).

We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability including those who have had experience of mental health problems and as an equal opportunities employer we are seeking to recruit from all sections of the community. If you require any support with your application please contact 01226 644071.
Please note if you are shortlisted for interview, we will be contacting you through your NHS jobs account to invite you to interview so it is important for you to check this regularly.

The Trusts preferred method of obtaining references from referees is through the NHS Jobs system, therefore please ensure you supply e-mail addresses for your referees wherever possible to avoid delays in obtaining your references.

The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancy on or before the closing date (as necessary). Please ensure you apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

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