Job summary
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic and innovative Band 7 Physiotherapist to take on the role of Clinical Lead for the Inpatient and Front of House (FOH) services at the Friarage Hospital. This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills who is passionate about enhancing patient care, driving innovation, and supporting professional development within the therapy department.
The post holder will have responsibility for leading management and clinical practice on the Medical wards by means of an innovative and collaborative approach to work related issues. They will act as a clinical expert utilising well-grounded academic skills to lead in the area, demonstrating advanced specialist skills and knowledge, whilst assuming professional responsibility and accountability in the assessment and treatment of patients within the medical and surgical wards.
Experience of the management of acute & chronic respiratory conditions is not essential would be advantageous.
Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to deliver a high level of clinical skills in assessment and management of patients that have varying complexities in their presentation covering a wide range of specialities. An understanding of Frailty and the impact on patients is also integral to the assessing of patients. This role is key in the delivery of ensuring we have effective patient flow, facilitating safe discharges with a wide understanding of the community services to provide patients with a seamless service and ongoing interventions if needed.
You will be responsible for leading the Inpatient and FOH services, providing expert guidance, and ensuring high standards of patient care. The role requires someone who can work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to service development, ensuring a continuous improvement culture within the department. The post is crucial in the The Trust provides excellent training and development opportunities, and you will be encouraged to further your professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the service.
If you are an experienced physiotherapist looking to take the next step in your career and lead a thriving service, we would love to hear from you. Join us at South Tees Trust and be part of a team committed to providing excellent care and continuous development.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff 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 Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills
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 you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-FCS-7219536
Job locations
The 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
* BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
* Registered as fit to practice by professional body, e.g. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Completed or willing to work towards an MSc if available or relevant post graduate courses at masters level
* Evidence of relevant post graduate courses
Experience Essential
* Experience working as an autonomous practitioner at equivalent to band 6 level
* Demonstrates experience of supervision and teaching
* Experience of being a clinical specific educator
* Experience working in an inpatient service
* Demonstrates a highly specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to inpatient service
* Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills o
* Demonstrates an ability to prioritise and co-ordinate the workload of the team
Desirable
* Experience of the management of acute & chronic respiratory conditions
Knowledge & Skills Essential
* Basic IT skills
* Demonstrates analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the Physiotherapy management of complex clients
* Audit and Research experience
* Service Development experience
* To display effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues
* Excellent teaching and supervisory skills
* To display the ability to problem solve
* Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in specialist area (in patient service)
* Demonstrates detailed clinical reasoning skills
* Evidence of taking a lead role in MDT working
* Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential
* BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
* Registered as fit to practice by professional body, e.g. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Completed or willing to work towards an MSc if available or relevant post graduate courses at masters level
* Evidence of relevant post graduate courses
Experience Essential
* Experience working as an autonomous practitioner at equivalent to band 6 level
* Demonstrates experience of supervision and teaching
* Experience of being a clinical specific educator
* Experience working in an inpatient service
* Demonstrates a highly specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to inpatient service
* Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills o
* Demonstrates an ability to prioritise and co-ordinate the workload of the team
Desirable
* Experience of the management of acute & chronic respiratory conditions
Knowledge & Skills Essential
* Basic IT skills
* Demonstrates analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the Physiotherapy management of complex clients
* Audit and Research experience
* Service Development experience
* To display effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues
* Excellent teaching and supervisory skills
* To display the ability to problem solve
* Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in specialist area (in patient service)
* Demonstrates detailed clinical reasoning skills
* Evidence of taking a lead role in MDT working
* Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
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
The Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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