Physiotherapist

CDDFT Charity; Darlington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist at a leading NHS foundation trust in North East England. You will work in a multidisciplinary team at Sedgefield Community Hospital, providing goal-led interventions and developing your clinical and leadership skills. The role requires a commitment to a 6-day service and offers support through peer supervision and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including general rehabilitation.
• HCPC registered, member of CSP.
• Continuing Professional Development Diary with evidence of reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload providing holistic, goal-led intervention.
• Participate in a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Develop leadership and supervisory skills.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Holistic Assessment

Education

BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent

State Registration

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 16 June 2025

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. We areseeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join ourtherapy rehabilitation team based at Sedgefield Community Hospital, workingbetween Sedgefield and Barnard Castle.

Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 6 day weekservice, covering bank holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.

Come and join this exciting development. Receive support andopportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individualsupervision, peer support and access to additional learning.

For further information please contact SarahWatson, Clinical Lead community wards.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a band 5 physiotherapist full time.

The service will work over 6 days a week.

Come and join this exciting development. Receive support andopportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individualsupervision, peer support and access to additional learning.

The successful applicant will independently manage a caseloadproviding holistic, short term, goal led intervention following a comprehensiveassessment. These patients will present with a wide range of problems and willallow you to develop your knowledge

Opportunities to:

Developskills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of your traditional Physiotherapypractice.

Developyour supervisory, leadership and service development skills.

Tosupport assistant staff and to help with their development

Lead andparticipate in peer support and in service training

Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Over reliance onAI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances ofsuccess

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

*PleaseNote : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached JobDescription*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
• An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• IT skills Innovative approach to working life
• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Presentational skills
• Evidence of working across professional boundaries
• Innovative approach to working life
• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Presentational skills
• Evidence of working across professional boundaries

Experience

• Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
• Experience in working in a variety of settings

Statutory Registration

• HCPC registered
• Member of CSP

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post

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.

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£29,290 to £36,483 a yearper annum, pro rata