Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Physiotherapist with excellent communication and organisational skills, who is keen to progress within the area of Paediatric Physiotherapy. They should have proven experience working independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in paediatrics would be beneficial, but is not essential. We offer regular in-service training, peer supervision and clinical support.
Paediatric Physiotherapy provides a service to children and young people throughout Northumberland and North Tyneside. Although the post holder will be based with at Riverside Family Hub in North Shields they will be expected to work in other areas of the trust as the needs of the service commands. The caseload will include a range of neurodevelopmental conditions.
The service provides expert assessment, treatment and advice to children and young people, from birth to 16 years or until 19. We work to educate and support families, carers and other professionals, including school and early years settings staff, in meeting the needs of the children and young people. We treat the children and young people in the environment which is most suitable to meeting their individual needs. These environments include, homes, nurseries, clinic venues, and schools.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
* To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients.
* To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills.
* To participate in holistic multi-disciplinary assessments as required to determine client needs.
* To follow clinical risk management processes within own patient caseload.
* To formulate, deliver and provide advice and training on evidence based intervention/ treatment programmes, including advice to carers, other professionals and agencies.
* To raise any clinical concerns about patients with line manager/specialist physiotherapists in a timely manner and be willing to seek support from senior staff.
* To liaise and work with other professional agencies to ensure the correct and safe service provision is delivered for clients.
* To maintain and develop own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development activities.
* Maintain registration with the Health Professional's Council.
* To fully participate in the Trust's appraisal system review and personal development planning process.
* Participate in clinical supervision and peer review.
* To be involved in supporting staff from Band 5 and below as well as student education.
* To take part in and contribute to in-service training and keep your own Personal Development plans up to date.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres.
We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 319-7430985PM
Job location: Riverside Family Hub, Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ
Job responsibilities (containing duplication from original)
* To assess, diagnose and treat an independent clinical case load.
* To work as part of the Paediatric Physiotherapy team under the guidance and support of more experienced highly specialist senior Physiotherapy staff.
* To provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service to children and young people throughout the area covered by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in many environments including homes, schools and clinic settings.
* To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.
Qualifications
Essential
* BSC Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience and/or qualification
* Registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
* Evidence of continued professional development through self directed learning, in-service training record and attendance at relevant short post graduate courses.
Desirable
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Student training qualification provided by University
Experience
* Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
* Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Disclosures
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Riverside Family Hub, Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ
Employer's website: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/
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