County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 16 June 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our therapy rehabilitation team based at Sedgefield Community Hospital, working between Sedgefield and Barnard Castle.

Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 6 day week service, covering bank holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.

Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.

For further information please contact Sarah Watson, Clinical Lead community wards.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a band 5 physiotherapist full time.

The service will work over 6 days a week.

The successful applicant will independently manage a caseload providing holistic, short term, goal led intervention following a comprehensive assessment. These patients will present with a wide range of problems and will allow you to develop your knowledge

Opportunities to:

Develop skills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of your traditional Physiotherapy practice.

Develop your supervisory, leadership and service development skills.

To support assistant staff and to help with their development

Lead and participate in peer support and in service training

Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,290 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0282

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
State Registration
Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Desirable

BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
State Registration
Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Ability to organise and prioritise
Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
IT skills Innovative approach to working life
Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
Presentational skills
Evidence of working across professional boundaries

Desirable

Innovative approach to working life
Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
Presentational skills
Evidence of working across professional boundaries

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings

Desirable

Experience in working in a variety of settings

Statutory Registration

Essential

HCPC registered

Desirable

Member of CSP

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
State Registration
Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Desirable

BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
State Registration
Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Ability to organise and prioritise
Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
IT skills Innovative approach to working life
Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
Presentational skills
Evidence of working across professional boundaries

Desirable

Innovative approach to working life
Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
Presentational skills
Evidence of working across professional boundaries

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings

Desirable

Experience in working in a variety of settings

Statutory Registration

Essential

HCPC registered

Desirable

Member of CSP

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post

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.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

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