Physiotherapist - York Rat's

This post is for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our RAT’s team based at York Hospital A&E, on a 12 month secondment or fixed term basis.
This role would be perfect for an existing Band 6 wanting a new challenge, or an experienced Band 5 looking for progression.
We are a small team of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Physio’s who specialise in Emergency Medicine. This includes Urgent Care Centre (UCC), Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU), Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (Frailty SDEC), Resus areas as well as the main Emergency Department (ED).
Meet the team here
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Some of our specialities are:

• Rapid assessment and discharge /admission avoidance
• Falls and Frailty
• Minor injuries and MSK presentations
• Acute respiratory medicine (resus)
• Signposting and onwards referrals / attendance avoidance
• Social and family crisis

Working alongside an experienced and knowledgeable team you will have the opportunity to develop complex assessment skills, risk management and rehabilitation skills.
With the drive to support people to remain/return to their own homes where at all possible, Therapy Services are at the forefront of initiating, developing and shaping how AHP's in York work to integrate Health and Social Care.
If you would like to meet the team or have an questions please get in touch!
Previous applicants need not apply.
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.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
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 Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.