Physiotherapist

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to oversee rotations in Rheumatology and Orthopaedics at multiple hospitals. The role includes conducting afternoon shifts, developing clinical leadership, and supporting junior staff in outpatient services. Ideal candidates should have experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatients and a commitment to continuous professional development. The role offers a chance to engage in leadership training while contributing to service improvements across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
• Ability to supervise assistants and junior staff.
• Experience in contributing to clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Develop leadership skills in clinical settings.
• Engage in the Leadership and Improvement Programme.
• Support senior specialists during rotations.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision of staff

Continuous professional development

Job description

Overview

Senior Physiotherapist rotations are nine months in duration and provide experience across Rheumatology and Orthopaedics at James Cook University Hospital (JCUH) and Friarage Hospital (FHN). The role includes 12noon‑8pm shifts and oversight of Musculoskeletal Outpatients at JCUH Pain Clinic and community out‑patient venues such as One Life, Guisborough Primary Care Hospital (GPCH), East Cleveland Primary Care Hospital (ECPCH), Redcar Primary Care Hospital (RPCH) & FHN.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical and operational leadership, supervising assistants and junior staff.
• Contribute to the clinical education of students and staff.
• Support and supervise senior specialists, ESPs and other operational leaders throughout each rotation.
• Engage in continuous professional development through an in‑service training programme.

Training and Development

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading Your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing Your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The Leadership and Improvement Programme aims to explore leadership within the NHS, promote Trust values and behaviours, develop leadership effectiveness, and equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across its workforce. All individuals are encouraged to apply, including networks for BAME, LGBT+, Disability, Faith, Childless not by Choice and Menopause Support Group.

Right to Work and Immigration

Applicants must meet UK right‑to‑work criteria. From January 2021, non‑UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. The Trust offers sponsorship for Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visas where eligible.

Contact

For special application requirements, email the recruitment team at [e-mail].

Important Information

Vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. The Trust encourages applicants to read the Guidance Notes for Applicants document attached to the advert.