Physiotherapist - Critical Care

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS trust is seeking a Physiotherapist to improve patient outcomes in critical care. You will assess and treat patients with complex conditions, supervise junior staff, and work closely with health professionals. This position may require flexible working hours including on-call duties. A valid Physiotherapy degree and experience in a respiratory setting are essential. The role offers competitive pay between £38,682 to £46,580 annually alongside a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy Degree is required.
• Experience in respiratory settings is necessary.
• Leadership skills or experience are also essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with complex health issues.
• Plan and deliver physiotherapy interventions.
• Supervise Band 5 staff and trainees.
• Participate in on-call services for respiratory physiotherapy.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Complex assessments

Leadership

Knowledge of critical care

Education

Physiotherapy Degree

Relevant respiratory courses

Leadership qualification

Job description

Overview

Our Critical Care Therapy team works in innovative and exciting ways to improve quality of life for people during and after critical illness.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with complex presentations or multiple pathologies using advanced assessment techniques.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate physiotherapy interventions in partnership with health and social care colleagues.
• Work under the supervision of Band 7 Respiratory Physiotherapist, taking lead clinical role in respect of service and staff development.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Lead and manage Band 5 Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, therapy assistants, apprentices and students.
• Maintain a flexible approach, explore new ways of working in line with NHS long term plan.
• Participate in evening, weekend respiratory physiotherapy on‑call service and seven day working.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy Degree
• Relevant respiratory courses or qualifications
• Leadership qualification or relevant experience

Experience

• Experience working in a respiratory setting as a physiotherapist
• Good knowledge of physiotherapy in Critical Care and Surgical Specialities
• Experience working in critical care as a physiotherapist

Band

Band 6

Pay

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time, Part‑time

Location

University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton on Tees
TS198PE

Employer

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Employer’s website: https://www.nth.nhs.uk/

Reference

345-CSU10-7681456