Talent.com
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Senior PhysiotherapistNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust • North Shields, United Kingdom
Specialist Senior Physiotherapist

Specialist Senior Physiotherapist

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust • North Shields, United Kingdom
11 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description
Job summary
To provide highly specialised physiotherapy assessment, treatment and discharge planning for older adults presenting with acute illness, frailty, falls, mobility problems and complex multi-morbidity within the Elderly Assessment Units (EAU).

The post holder will lead the physiotherapy service within the EAU, working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to facilitate timely assessment, optimise functional independence, support same-day emergency care pathways, reduce unnecessary admissions and promote safe discharge planning.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership, supervision and education to therapy staff and students, contribute to service development and support quality improvement initiatives across frailty services.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

All interviews will be held face-to-face.

Main duties of the job
  • To deliver Physiotherapy treatment for a complex caseload within a specialist field.
  • To provide highly specialised physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
  • To provide clinical education, supervision and support to staff and students within the speciality area.
  • To provide specialist advice to families, carers, other health and social care professionals and/or education services
  • To contribute to planning, development and auditing of the Physiotherapy service within the specialist area.
  • To supervise qualified & unqualified staff within the specialist team.
  • To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria
  • BSC Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Member of the Health Professionals Council
  • Student training qualification
  • Recognised qualification and experience in the supervision of undergraduate students.

Desirable Criteria
  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
  • Working towards Masters level or equivalent accredited courses within chosen speciality e.g. Action Research, McKenzie accredited practitioner, Injection Diploma, Continence Diploma, Accredited Respiratory Care Management.
  • Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification
  • Leadership training e.g. LEO/ILM

Person Specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
Essential
  • BSC Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Member of the Health Professionals Council
  • Recognised qualification and experience in the supervision of undergraduate students.
  • Student training qualification

Desirable
  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
  • Working towards Masters level or equivalent accredited courses within chosen speciality e.g. Action Research, McKenzie accredited practitioner, Injection Diploma, Continence Diploma, Accredited Respiratory Care Management.
  • Leadership training e.g. LEO/ILM
  • Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification

Experience and knowledge
Essential
  • Varied experience in the assessment and management of complex conditions.
  • Substantial post graduate experience

Desirable
  • Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
  • Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Other Requirements
Essential
  • You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake 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).
Create a job alert for this search

Specialist Senior Physiotherapist • North Shields, United Kingdom

Similar jobs

Assistant Director, Rehab Services — Leading Therapies

Life Care Centers of AmericaTees Valley, England, GB
Full-time

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services to support the Director in directing physical, occupational, and speech therapy departments to provide high-quali... Show more

 • Promoted

Environmental, Health and Safety Lead

Baltic Recruitment Services LtdHoughton-Le-Spring, ENG, GB
Full-time

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading international manufacturing organisation in their search for an Environmental, Health and Safety Lead.This is a fantastic opportunit... Show more

 • Promoted

Plant Fitter

Tillicoultry QuarriesMiddlesbrough, ENG, GB
Full-time

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE WITH EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES?.TQ NEEDS YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!.Tillicoultry Quarries is a successful and fast-growing family-owned quarrying company an... Show more

 • Promoted

Occupational Therapist - Darlington Area

Darlington County School DistrictTees Valley, England, GB
Full-time

Description: Occupational Therapist.Salary: Salary / Work Year TBD by the Board.Available: 2025-2026 School Year.Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure.Degree in Occupational Thera... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Clinical Director/Clinical Director

CVS Group UKPeterlee, England, GB
Full-time +1

Senior Clinical Director / Clinical Director.White Oak Vets, Peterlee, County Durham.Rota: Full time 40 hours a week.If you are seeking part time hours please contact us to discuss options.At CVS, ... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Postural & Wheelchair Therapist (Band 7)

Globe LocumsSunderland, England, GB
Full-time

Globe Locums is recruiting a Physiotherapist for a Band 7 Postural Management and Wheelchair Therapist role in Sunderland.Start ASAP, ongoing contract, with a pay rate of £30 per hour.The post requ... Show more

 • Promoted

Locum Band 7 Postural Management And Wheelchair Therapist Job In Sunderland

Globe LocumsSunderland, England, GB
Full-time

Globe Locums, the UK's medical recruitment agency run by clinicians for clinicians, has the following Physiotherapy job available.Speciality – Band 7 Postural Management and Wheelchair Therapist.Pr... Show more

 • Promoted

Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist & Key Account Manager

JobtailorTees Valley, England, GB
Full-time

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a medical sales specialist to achieve defined targets in Key Accounts, and to provide real-time support to consultants and nursing staff during surgical p... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Clinical Director/Clinical Director

CVS Veterinary GroupPeterlee, England, GB
Full-time

Senior Clinical Director or Clinical Director, White Oak Vets, Peterlee, County Durham.Exciting opportunity for experienced leader to join our expanding team!.We are seeking an experienced Senior C... Show more

 • Promoted

Band 6 and 7 - Locum Invasive Cardiac Physiologist - Middlesbrough

Pulse HealthcareTees Valley, England, GB
Full-time +1

Band 6 and 7 - Locum Invasive Cardiac Physiologist - Middlesbrough.Job Title : Locum Invasive Cardiac Physiologist.Banding : 6/7 Location : Middlesbrough Start: 22/01/2025 Duration : 3months Rate :... Show more

 • Promoted

Locum Invasive Cardiac Physiologist (Band 6/7)

Pulse HealthcareTees Valley, England, GB
Full-time +1

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Locum Invasive Cardiac Physiologist in Middlesbrough.You will conduct invasive cardiac procedures, such as cardiac catheterizations and elec... Show more

 • Promoted

Band 6 Locum Respiratory Physiologist - Middlesbrough

Pulse HealthcareTees Valley, England, GB
Full-time

Band 6 Locum Respiratory Physiologist - Middlesbrough.Role: Locum Respiratory Physiologist.The Clinical Physiology team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Respiratory Physiologist to j... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry – Flexible & Remote

NHSSunderland, England, United Kingdom
Remote
Full-time

The CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age to lead senior clinical care for older adults in the Sunderland community.The role entails medical assessments, leaders... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Tax Manager

SI RecruitmentStockton-On-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom
Full-time

Senior Tax Manager Stockton Location: Stockton-on-Tees, UK Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full-time We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join a dynamic ac... Show more

 • Promoted

Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age

NHSSunderland, England, United Kingdom
Part-time

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust.Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age.The closing date is 18 August 2026.At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivere... Show more

 • Promoted

Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT)

Life Care Centers of AmericaTees Valley, England, GB
Full-time

Live the Mission Position Summary.The Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services assists the Director of Rehabilitation Services (DOR) in directing the three rehab departments of physical, occup... Show more

 • Promoted

Team Leader

Eothen Homes LtdWhitley Bay, ENG, GB
Full-time

We currently have an opportunity for Team Leader to join our Eothen Homes family, the successful candidate will be based in our care home in Whitley Bay.Day shift Team Leader hours will be 36 40 ho... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist: AMH & EIP Lead

Tewv BritsTees Valley, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Tewv Brits is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead treatment and intervention services at Parkside Community Mental Health Centre, Middlesbrough.The role entails providing clinical leadership,... Show more

 • Promoted

Consultant Psychiatrist in AMH, Treatment & Intervention

Tewv BritsTees Valley, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.Consultant Psychiatrist in AMH, Treatment & Intervention.The closing date is 28 August 2026.The team is based at Parkside Community Mental Health Cent... Show more

 • Promoted

Clinical Deputy Manager

Nurse Seekers LtdThornaby-on-Tees, England, GB
Full-time

Clinical Deputy Manager - Ingleby Barwick.Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and compassionate.This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with strong clinical ... Show more