Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and innovative Paediatric Physiotherapy team in Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be based at Hexham General Hospital but will be expected to work in other areas of the trust as the needs of the service commands.
They will hold a mixed Paediatric Physiotherapy caseload of children with both Musculoskeletal problems and complex Neurodevelopmental conditions aged from 0 -19 years. They will undertake assessments and treatment of children and young people working in various settings, including hospital based clinics, patients homes, family hubs, nurseries and schools.
The post holder must have Paediatric Physiotherapy experience at either an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 level.
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
o Service provision can include physiotherapy inpatient and outpatient activity across primary, secondary and/or intermediate care and across other organisational boundaries e.g. education.o To be accountable to the Team Leader or Clinical Managero Predominantly clinical role
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, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
PM
Job locations
Hexham General Hospital
Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver Physiotherapy treatment for a complex caseload within a specialist field. To provide highly specialised physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment using advanced clinical reasoning skills. To provide clinical education, supervision and support to staff and students within the speciality area. To provide specialist advice to families, carers, other health and social care professionals and/or education services To contribute to planning, development and auditing of the Physiotherapy service within the specialist area. To supervise qualified & unqualified staff within the specialist team. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver Physiotherapy treatment for a complex caseload within a specialist field. To provide highly specialised physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment using advanced clinical reasoning skills. To provide clinical education, supervision and support to staff and students within the speciality area. To provide specialist advice to families, carers, other health and social care professionals and/or education services To contribute to planning, development and auditing of the Physiotherapy service within the specialist area. To supervise qualified & unqualified staff within the specialist team. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSC Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
* Member of the Health Professionals Council
* Student training qualification
* Recognised qualification and experience in the supervision of undergraduate students.
Desirable
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Working towards Masters level or equivalent accredited courses within chosen speciality e.g. Action Research, McKenzie accredited practitioner, Injection Diploma, Continence Diploma, Accredited Respiratory Care Management.
* Leadership training e.g. LEO/ILM
* Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Varied experience in the assessment and management of complex conditions.
* Demonstrate an understanding of, and experience in implementing clinical governance frameworks within professional practice.
* Substantial post graduate experience previous experience
Desirable
* Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
* Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSC Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
* Member of the Health Professionals Council
* Student training qualification
* Recognised qualification and experience in the supervision of undergraduate students.
Desirable
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Working towards Masters level or equivalent accredited courses within chosen speciality e.g. Action Research, McKenzie accredited practitioner, Injection Diploma, Continence Diploma, Accredited Respiratory Care Management.
* Leadership training e.g. LEO/ILM
* Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Varied experience in the assessment and management of complex conditions.
* Demonstrate an understanding of, and experience in implementing clinical governance frameworks within professional practice.
* Substantial post graduate experience previous experience
Desirable
* Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
* Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hexham General Hospital
Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hexham General Hospital
Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
Employer's website
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