Specialist Senior Physiotherapist

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Corbridge; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking NHS organization recognized for its excellence in patient care and staff experience. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work with children facing complex neurological challenges. You will deliver specialized physiotherapy treatments, conduct assessments, and engage with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for young patients. With a commitment to professional development, flexible working options, and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector. Embrace the chance to grow and innovate while contributing to a community-focused organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Extensive staff health programs

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development training

On-site nursery

Savings scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex neurological conditions in children.
• Ability to supervise and educate staff and students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy treatments for a complex paediatric caseload.
• Provide advanced clinical assessment and treatment for children.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Clinical Assessment

Leadership

Multidisciplinary Communication

Supervision

Education

BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy

Health Professionals Council Membership

Training qualification for supervising students

Job description

Employer: Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT
Employer type: NHS
Site: Hexham General Hospital
Town: Hexham
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 16/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 7

Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work for an organisation that was voted the best acute and combined acute and community trust in the country, based on staff experience (NHS Staff Survey 2022). We support our staff and focus on staff experience as much as patient care. Enjoy living in an area with the cleanest air, cost-effective living, vibrant nightlife, excellent schools, and rich history. This is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare — the Northumbria Way!

What the Northumbria Way offers

• Extensive staff health and well-being programs, including access to our Wellbeing Hub
• Support through various Staff Network groups
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Lease car and home electronics schemes (criteria apply)
• Opportunities for professional development through training programs
• On-site nursery places via salary sacrifice
• Savings scheme via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank

We are proud to be rated ‘outstanding’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We serve over 500,000 people across Northumberland and North Tyneside with hospital, community, and home-based services. Our facilities include a specialist emergency care hospital, general hospitals, and community hospitals. We lead in innovation, exemplified by the Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub and our Community Promise to positively impact health and social factors such as education, employment, and the economy.

If Northumbria Healthcare feels like the right fit, we would love to hear from you. Visit our website for the latest updates.

Note: The use of Third Party AI in our recruitment may pose risks to process integrity and applications may be withdrawn if AI use compromises this.

Job overview

This exciting full-time position involves a 50/50 split between the Paediatric Physiotherapy and Wheelchair Services. The role primarily involves working with children aged 0-19 with complex neurological issues, based at Hexham Hospital, and may include assessments and treatments in various settings, including homes and schools. Experience at Band 6 or 7 level is required; wheelchair experience is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.

Main duties

• Deliver physiotherapy treatments for a complex caseload within a specialist field.
• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Offer clinical education, supervision, and support to staff and students.
• Advise families, carers, and other professionals.
• Contribute to service planning, development, and audits.
• Supervise qualified and unqualified staff within the team.
• Model compassionate, inclusive leadership to foster a culture of collective leadership.

Working for Northumbria Healthcare

We operate hospitals and community services across a large geographical area, including the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We are committed to innovation, quality, and supporting our staff and community. Read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before applying.

Detailed responsibilities

The post involves managing a paediatric caseload of children with complex neurological conditions, conducting assessments, and providing treatments in various settings. Responsibilities include multidisciplinary communication, service development, supervision, and participation in training and projects.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Member of the Health Professionals Council
• Training qualification for supervising students
• Experience in supervising undergraduate students

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Postgraduate or specialist training (e.g., Masters, Action Research, McKenzie, etc.)
• Leadership training (e.g., LEO/ILM)

Essential criteria

• Valid driving licence and ability to use a car for work or a Trust lease vehicle
• Postgraduate education and clinical skills in the specialist field
• Knowledge of relevant health initiatives and frameworks
• Membership in local or Trust-wide specialist groups or journal clubs
• Experience in managing complex conditions

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including under-represented groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and support various inclusion initiatives. Reasonable adjustments for interviews can be requested.

Applicants must meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) and undergo additional pre-employment checks as per regulations.

Ensure you read all guidance notes before applying. Successful applicants will need to pay for their DBS checks, deducted from salary.

Additional info

This role requires appropriate UK professional registration and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.