Specialist Physiotherapist in Spines (and shoulders)

Transformation Unit; Northallerton; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 7) to work in MSK spinal and shoulder services at Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. You will collaborate with Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and MDT colleagues to deliver expert assessments and interventions.

The role offers potential for leadership development, a structured CPD programme, and involvement in audits and research within an NHS MSK service.

Qualifications

• Holds a degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate study (MSc or equivalent) encouraged/open to progression.
• Experience in acute musculoskeletal care and spinal/shoulder clinics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment for spinal and shoulder patients within MSK service.
• Work independently delivering specialist treatment for spinal and shoulder conditions.
• Lead or run spinal rehabilitation groups and support junior staff.

Skills

MSK clinical expertise

Communication skills

Audit & research

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

MSc or relevant postgrad

Job description

Main area Community & Neighbourhood Health Services Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 17.5 hours per week Job ref 328-CN-8166054

Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Friarage Hospital Town Northallerton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Specialist Physiotherapist in Spines (and shoulders)

Band 7

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Physiotherapist.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our MSK Team. Your role will be as a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist working both in MSK spinal (& Shoulder) clinics (Excluding those patients on the spinal pathway) and within the Physiotherapy Department at the Friarage Hospital. You will work closely with the Spinal and Upper limb Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, other Senior Specialist Physiotherapists, Triage and Treat Practitioners and the Service Lead for Musculoskeletal.

The post holder will be expected to have substantial experience in the acute Musculoskeletal field and to have relevant post graduate study.

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.

Main duties of the job

To work in the MSK Service to provide an expert standard of assessment for patients referred with spinal conditions (excluding those patients on the spinal pathway) & shoulders under the supervision of the Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in Spines and Upper Limb (excluding those patients on the NE Spinal Pathway).

The spinal referrals are predominantly for patients with cervical and thoracic issues.

To work independently in physiotherapy providing an expert standard of specialist treatment for predominantly spinal and also shoulder conditions.

To be involved in the running any spinal rehabilitation groups

Support less experienced staff in Physiotherapy

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, including those who first language is not English.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• To hold a degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Completed or willing to work towards an MSc if available or relevant post graduate courses

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience within specialist area
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience within specialist area
• Evidence of audit and research
• Good understanding of the structure, policies & priorities of the NHS
• Excellent presentation skills
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing both routine and at times complex information to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to present written information clearly

Experience

• Evidence of MDT working
• Experience in specialism at Band 6 level
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner at Band 6 level within the NHS
• Experience of supervision and teaching more junior staff, students and other members of the MDT

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who arenew to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted.You will also be