South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal

The closing date is 18 December 2025

Job summary

Fixed Term/Secondment (maternity leave cover until end of August 2026)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to work as part of the MSK Service assessing and treating patients referred to Physiotherapy with spinal conditions. Clinically you will work in the Physiotherapy Department at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton.

This is a Fixed Term Contract and secondment opportunities for current South Tees staff will be considered. The service receives referrals from many sources including Consultants and GPs and operates from a number of different venues.

Applications are invited from Physiotherapists who have post graduate experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy as well as an interest and enthusiasm in this field. The team is friendly and supportive and senior specialists offer clinical supervision and support.

Successful applicants will treat patients referred to the Physiotherapy Service in the Trust and there are opportunities for case discussions and an In-Service Training Programme. Staff are also supported in their continuous professional development through clinical supervision. Participation in audit and research is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

To provide an effective and efficient clinical service to patients referred with musculoskeletal conditions or injuries within the framework of clinical governance.

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme to patients .

To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision.

Access to advice and support from Senior Specialist Physiotherapists & Advanced Practitioners is available.

About us

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-FCS-7387126-A

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

oBSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
oHCPC registration
oAchieved or willing to work towards relevant Post-graduate qualification/training

Experience

Essential

To have significant experience of working with patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Experience working within the NHS
Can demonstrate relevant/varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas at Band 5 leve

Desirable

Member of a professional body and/or specific interest group
Experience of managing patients remotely by telephone

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

oTheoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions
oCompetent IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
oTimekeeping, planning and prioritisation skills
oEvidence of MDT working
oDemonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills
oGood understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
oFluent in written and verbal English
oKnowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards
oDemonstrates analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the therapy management of complex clients

Personal Attributes

Essential

oAbility to work as a team player
oAbility to work under their own initiative
oCommitted to excellent patient care
oExcellent communication skills
oSelf-motivated
oAbility to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis e.g. weekend working, working to deadlines, interruptions
oEfficient prioritisation of complex workload/time management
oAbility to work across professional boundaries

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

oBSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
oHCPC registration
oAchieved or willing to work towards relevant Post-graduate qualification/training

Experience

Essential

To have significant experience of working with patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Experience working within the NHS
Can demonstrate relevant/varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas at Band 5 leve

Desirable

Member of a professional body and/or specific interest group
Experience of managing patients remotely by telephone

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

oTheoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions
oCompetent IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
oTimekeeping, planning and prioritisation skills
oEvidence of MDT working
oDemonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills
oGood understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
oFluent in written and verbal English
oKnowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards
oDemonstrates analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the therapy management of complex clients

Personal Attributes

Essential

oAbility to work as a team player
oAbility to work under their own initiative
oCommitted to excellent patient care
oExcellent communication skills
oSelf-motivated
oAbility to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis e.g. weekend working, working to deadlines, interruptions
oEfficient prioritisation of complex workload/time management
oAbility to work across professional boundaries

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)