Senior Physiotherapist

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Middlesbrough is looking for an experienced band 6 Physiotherapist for a 9-month fixed term contract. The role involves treating patients in areas such as Critical Care and Acute Medicine while supporting junior staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in respiratory management. Competitive training and development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Leadership training and development courses

Support for special requirements

Participation in research and audits

Qualifications

• Experience with respiratory patients.
• NHS work experience.
• Postgraduate clinical experience in various areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Supervise junior staff and support the Physiotherapy team.
• Participate in clinical development and research.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Time management and planning skills

Experience with audit and research

Basic IT skills for electronic records

Education

BSc or Diploma in relevant profession

HCPC registration

Willingness to undertake postgraduate training

Job description

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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

31.07.2025

Expiry Date:

14.09.2025

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Job overview

9 months fixed term contract starting 15th September 2025. An exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Acute rotations at The James Cook University Hospital. The role involves treating a variety of patients across areas such as Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, Surgery, and Acute Medicine. The candidate should work independently and within a team, supporting junior staff and managing caseloads effectively.

Main duties

Provide advanced physiotherapy assessments and treatments, supervise junior staff, and support the Physiotherapy team in line with the trust's strategic goals. Experience in critical care and respiratory management is desirable. The role offers opportunities for clinical development, training, and participation in research and audits.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training, including courses on leadership impact, team success, service improvement, and lean practices. The programme aims to develop leadership skills and promote trust values.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• BSc or Diploma in relevant profession
• HCPC registration
• Willingness to undertake postgraduate training

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with audit and research
• Basic IT skills for electronic records
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Time management and planning skills
• Knowledge of physiotherapy in critical care and respiratory management

Experience

• Experience with respiratory patients
• NHS work experience
• Postgraduate clinical experience in various areas

Additional notes

DBS checks are paid via salary deduction. The trust values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Support is available for applicants with special requirements. UK work eligibility and sponsorship details are provided, with a preference for candidates who meet the visa criteria. The trust promotes vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza. Applications may close early if sufficient responses are received. Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. Existing employees on redeployment will be prioritized.