Specialist Physiotherapist

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust seeks a qualified Physiotherapist to join its inpatient rehabilitation service in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will provide specialist assessments, deliver therapy, and contribute to multi-disciplinary care for patients with complex mental health and neurological needs.

The role requires HCPC registration, a recognized physiotherapy degree, and post-qualification training.

Qualifications

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent.
• State registration with HCPC.
• Post qualifying training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and management for service users with complex physiotherapy needs.
• Deliver physiotherapy services within inpatient rehabilitation with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop and implement evidence-based core pathways and service improvements.

Skills

Assessments

Communication

Therapy interventions

Risk assessment

Independence & teamwork

Education

Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent

HCPC registration

Post-qualification training

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (Desirable)

Job description

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Note about DBS certification

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Job overview

It is an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff. CNTW is a forward thinking Trust with a lot of opportunities.

Do you want to be part of changing mental health for the future? Are you passionate about improving things for the next generation and influencing the future? Are you seeking a new challenge and a unique opportunity to develop your career in Mental Health Physiotherapy? Could you bring your experience to the NHS and make a real difference?

Main duties of the job

This is your chance to make a real difference to people living with complex, enduring mental health conditions who are experiencing acute, long term mental health problems within our inpatient rehabilitation services in Newcastle upon Tyne.

You will be a highly skilled and knowledgeable team player who is able to think holistically and creatively in order to deliver specialist assessment and management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, learning disabilities and /or neurological conditions, alongside our multi-disciplinary team.

Alongside the clinical leads and other colleagues, you will undertake the service development and implementation of evidence based core pathways within our inpatient rehabilitation service. Using research, innovation, and quality improvement.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 14th October 2026

Closing date : 9th November 2026

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent
• State registered with HCPC
• Further relevant post qualifying training.

Desirable criteria

• Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
• Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
• Clinical experience relevant to this role
• Knowledge of audit, research and evaluation

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Skills in a range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments
• Proven ability to communicate effectively within multi-agency teams
• Highly developed communication skills
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Risk Assessment/management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable criteria

• Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.