Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Physiotherapist's to develop their musculoskeletal skills within Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (TIMS) working in clinical settings across Gateshead and Newcastle.
The successful applicants will be expected to work as part of a team providing physiotherapy care within TIMS. They will undertake a high standard of physiotherapy and manage a clinical caseload of patients referred into the service via a single point of access. Management will include supporting patients through a shared decision making process and supporting patient self-management.
This rotational posts will allow the applicants to gain experience across the various musculoskeletal clinical pathways in both community based and hospital settings.
If you have excellent communication skills, understand the importance of person-centred care and have a desire to develop your knowledge and skills in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy then this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Candidates looking for full and part time hours are invited to apply.
- Interview Date: 20th May 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
You will manage your own caseload of patients including those with diverse presentations referred into TIMS.
There will be opportunity to develop your own skills in the management of musculoskeletal conditions within our musculoskeletal rotations in upper limb, lower limb, spinal and persistent pain specialties.
You will also contribute to the development of others through supervision and as student clinical educator.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group referred to TIMS.
- Manage a complex clinical caseload within a clinical pathway.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group referred to TIMS.
- Manage a complex clinical caseload within a clinical pathway.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of a range of conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
SKILLS
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. Manual Therapy
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post graduate experience across a range of clinical specialties including MSK
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience at Senior level
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
- Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of a range of conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
SKILLS
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. Manual Therapy
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post graduate experience across a range of clinical specialties including MSK
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience at Senior level
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
- Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
