Senior Physiotherapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Senior Physiotherapist for its acute stroke services at James Cook University Hospital. This role includes working in a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical mentorship, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have experience with neurological patients, strong clinical reasoning, and a relevant professional registration.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Support for CPD and clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Experience of working with patients with neurological conditions and stroke.
• Evidence working in the NHS.
• Demonstrate relevant post-graduate experience across various clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Work within the acute stroke multidisciplinary team.
• Provide physiotherapy cover over a 6 day service.
• Supervise assistants and junior staff.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Knowledge of neurological conditions

Evidence of audit and research

Experience in MDT working

Good understanding of NHS structure

Education

BSc or Diploma in appropriate profession

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Summary

37.5 Hours per week

Maternity cover - 9 months

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to work within the acute stroke services based on the NASU (Neurology and Stroke unit) at James Cook University Hospital.

The post holder will be employed as a Senior Physiotherapist and will have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and experience within this area.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds. It comprises two acute hospitals, The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton and a number of community hospitals.

The James Cook University Hospital is a major trauma centre and provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracic, vascular surgery and cancer services.

The team provides physiotherapy cover over a 6 day service.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will work within the acute stroke services based on the NASU (Neurology and Stroke unit) in the acute stroke multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will work within a well-established, large, progressive and dynamic Physiotherapy Services that continue to develop and grow with the Trust.

The team is friendly and supportive and mentorship for this role will be available from the Senior Specialist Physiotherapist and Therapy Service Lead.

This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills. We have a comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops and clinical supervision. There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research.

As a Senior Physiotherapist you will be encouraged to develop your skills and to supervise assistants and more junior staff and be involved in the clinical education of students.

This post is suitable for Physiotherapists with postgraduate experience including neurological patient management.

Professional Development

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
• Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
• Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Recruitment Details

Details Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-NSC-7491709

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working with patients neurological conditions and stroke
• Evidence working in the NHS
• Can demonstrate relevant/varied post‑graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas

Desirable

• Member of Specific Interest Group

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in a broad range of clinical areas
• In‑depth knowledge of neurological conditions and stroke.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning skills
• Evidence of audit and research
• Evidence of MDT working
• Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities, and format of the NHS
• Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards

Qualifications Essential

• BSc or Diploma in appropriate profession
• HCPC registration
• Achieved or willing to work towards relevant Post‑graduate qualification/training

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/