Job summary
To work as a senior Physiotherapist within the Community Therapy team across Hambleton and Richmond, at a highly specialised and advanced level, managing highly complex cases where there may be multiple pathologies.
To act as a highly specialised resource and provide advice to other professionals including medical staff, specialist nurses, social workers, and other therapists regarding older people for a wide range of individuals.
To be able to act independently to manage a large caseload of community patients with needs which are often highly complex.
Undertake specialist assessment in relation to their physical, psychological, social and productivity circumstances and needs.
To provide expertise in the role of clinical triage, to ensure appropriate referrals are accepted to the team and are allocated correctly within the team with a clinically appropriate time frame.
To be highly competent in time management and respond appropriately to unexpected situations that may arise as part of community working.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the delivery of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a high professional standard in accordance with Professional Standards and Code of Ethics laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of therapy services and develop quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the service.
To develop and deliver training, supervision and development of band 5, support staff, students and other health and social care workers as appropriate around area of expertise.
To act as a clinical mentor to junior members of staff and students.
To develop & improve competence in self and acquire new skills and apply to practice in response to the changing needs of the service.
To autonomously manage, within appropriate professional guidelines, a caseload of clients with complex needs within their home environment.
To respond to identified needs through critical thinking, consideration of a range of options using sound clinical reasoning and professional judgement and communicating these to clients in order to reach a decision, in collaboration with the client (or his representatives) about how to meet those needs.
To provide clinical expertise within own specialist area, with particular expertise in rehabilitation.
Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
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.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-CN
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
* To hold a degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
* Current HCPC registration
Desirable
* Additional relevant training such as short courses
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Evidence of audit and participation in service development
* Evidence of specialised knowledge gained through formal courses and continuing professional development
* To display excellent communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues
* Basic IT skills
* To demonstrate analytical skills and judgement when dealing with complex patients
* Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
* Teaching skills and previous student supervision
Experience
Essential
* Can demonstrate relevant/ varied post graduate experience
* Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
* Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
* Experience of supervision and people management
* Previous experience working at a Band 6 level
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* To hold a degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
* Current HCPC registration
Desirable
* Additional relevant training such as short courses
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Evidence of audit and participation in service development
* Evidence of specialised knowledge gained through formal courses and continuing professional development
* To display excellent communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues
* Basic IT skills
* To demonstrate analytical skills and judgement when dealing with complex patients
* Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
* Teaching skills and previous student supervision
Experience
Essential
* Can demonstrate relevant/ varied post graduate experience
* Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
* Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
* Experience of supervision and people management
* Previous experience working at a Band 6 level
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
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Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer's website
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