Specialist Physiotherapist

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 physiotherapist to join their team. This role involves rotational work at North Tyneside General Hospital, Cramlington, and Wansbeck General Hospital. Successful candidates will participate in various physiotherapy programmes including orthopaedics and neurology. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and relevant physiotherapy experience. Full-time commitment is required as the Trust operates a seven-day service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a physiotherapist in orthopaedics, elderly care, neurology, and respiratory care.
• Experience with NIV advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the seven-day working and Bank Holiday rota for inpatient services.
• Deliver physiotherapy care across multiple programmes.
• Support a physiotherapy-led NIV service where appropriate.

Skills

Experience in orthopaedics

Experience in elderly care

Experience in neurology

Experience in respiratory care

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated ongoing professional development

Valid driving licence

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 physiotherapist to work at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post includes rotational periods in the Hyper‑Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and at the two Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation Units at North Tyneside and Wansbeck. The successful candidate will work between North Tyneside General Hospital, Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital at Cramlington and Wansbeck General Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the seven‑day working and Bank Holiday rota for inpatient services.
• Contribute to the respiratory service at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, including evening shadow on call rota and occasional nightshift commitment.
• Deliver physiotherapy care across orthopaedics, elderly care, neurology (including stroke) and respiratory programmes.
• Support a physiotherapy‑led NIV service where appropriate.
• Maintain evidence of continued professional development and support multimodal patient care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated experience as a physiotherapist in orthopaedics, elderly care, neurology (including stroke) and respiratory care.
• Experience with NIV advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the multidisciplinary team and peers.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Valid driving licence and ability to use a car for work purposes (or Trust lease vehicle).

Additional Information

The Trust manages three major locality hospitals and a network of smaller community hospitals and clinics, offering a broad geographical scope. The role may involve non‑traditional working patterns as the Trust embraces full seven‑day working. The Trust will consider reasonable adjustments to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

Applicants should read the applicant guidance notes.