Job Summary
37.5 Hours per week
Maternity cover - 9 months
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to work within the acute stroke services based on the NASU (Neurology and Stroke unit) at James Cook University Hospital.
The post holder will be employed as a Senior Physiotherapist and will have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and experience within this area.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds. It comprises two acute hospitals, The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton and a number of community hospitals.
The James Cook University Hospital is a major trauma centre and provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracic, vascular surgery and cancer services.
The team provides physiotherapy cover over a 6 day service.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will work within the acute stroke services based on the NASU (Neurology and Stroke unit) in the acute stroke multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will work within a well-established, large, progressive and dynamic Physiotherapy Services that continue to develop and grow with the Trust.
The team is friendly and supportive and mentorship for this role will be available from the Senior Specialist Physiotherapist and Therapy Service Lead.
This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills. We have a comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops and clinical supervision. There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research.
As a Senior Physiotherapist you will be encouraged to develop your skills and to supervise assistants and more junior staff and be involved in the clinical education of students.
This post is suitable for Physiotherapists with postgraduate experience including neurological patient management.
Professional Development
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; 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 leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
* Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
* Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Recruitment Details
Details Date posted
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-NSC-7491709
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* Experience of working with patients neurological conditions and stroke
* Evidence working in the NHS
* Can demonstrate relevant/varied post‑graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas
Desirable
* Member of Specific Interest Group
Knowledge & Skills Essential
* Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in a broad range of clinical areas
* In‑depth knowledge of neurological conditions and stroke.
* Demonstrates clinical reasoning skills
* Evidence of audit and research
* Evidence of MDT working
* Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities, and format of the NHS
* Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards
Qualifications Essential
* BSc or Diploma in appropriate profession
* HCPC registration
* Achieved or willing to work towards relevant Post‑graduate qualification/training
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
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/
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