Senior Physiotherapist

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  • Newcastle
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Physiotherapist's to develop their musculoskeletal skills within Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (TIMS) working in clinical settings across Gateshead and Newcastle.The successful applicants will be expected to work as part of a team providing physiotherapy care within TIMS. They will undertake a high standard of physiotherapy and manage a clinical caseload of patients referred into the service via a single point of access. Management will include supporting patients through a shared decision making process and supporting patient self-management.This rotational posts will allow the applicants to gain experience across the various musculoskeletal clinical pathways in both community based and hospital settings.If you have excellent communication skills, understand the importance of person-centred care and have a desire to develop your knowledge and skills in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy then this is an excellent opportunity for you.Candidates looking for full and part time hours are invited to apply.
  • Interview Date: 3rd October 2025
  • 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASEMain duties of the jobYou will manage your own caseload of patients including those with diverse presentations referred into TIMS.There will be opportunity to develop your own skills in the management of musculoskeletal conditions within our musculoskeletal rotations in upper limb, lower limb, spinal and persistent pain specialties.You will also contribute to the development of others through supervision and as student clinical educator.About usAs a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor WalksThese include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number317-2025-35-14-DRJob locationsTrustwide317 TrustwideNE7 7DNJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group referred to TIMS.
  • Manage a complex clinical caseload within a clinical pathway.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group referred to TIMS.
  • Manage a complex clinical caseload within a clinical pathway.
Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGEEssential
  • Advanced knowledge of a range of conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
  • Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
Desirable
  • Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
  • Knowledge of current NHS issues
SKILLSEssential
  • Organisation and time management skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Commitment to personal and service development
  • Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
  • IT Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Specialist treatment skills e.g. Manual Therapy
  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
EXPERIENCEEssential
  • Post graduate experience across a range of clinical specialties including MSK
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
  • Previous experience at Senior level
QUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • State Registered with Health Professions Council
Desirable
  • Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
  • Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups
Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGEEssential
  • Advanced knowledge of a range of conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
  • Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
Desirable
  • Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
  • Knowledge of current NHS issues
SKILLSEssential
  • Organisation and time management skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Commitment to personal and service development
  • Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
  • IT Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Specialist treatment skills e.g. Manual Therapy
  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
EXPERIENCEEssential
  • Post graduate experience across a range of clinical specialties including MSK
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
  • Previous experience at Senior level
QUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • State Registered with Health Professions Council
Desirable
  • Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
  • Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups

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