Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative registered Physiotherapist to take a lead role in our established multi-disciplinary Knee service within the Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics. As a specialist Band 7 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, the successful candidate will use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for patients with a range of knee conditions including highly complex conditions.

They will oversee and run the out-patients physiotherapy service within the knee service. Providing day to day clinical

leadership and operational management within the physiotherapy knee service supported by physiotherapy advanced clinical practitioners within the T&O directorate.

They will work closely with the Advance Clinical Practitioners (ACP) and wider T&O team to provide excellent care, and support ongoing service development. The successful candidate will also contribute to the T&O Virtual Trauma Clinic. Contributing to the MDT assessment of patients presenting with an array of trauma conditions and being responsible for communicating and implementing the treatment plans formulated in the virtual trauma meeting.

Main duties of the job

You should be able to demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning skills and knowledge, leadership and motivation to become part of our enthusiastic team who will support you in developing and advancing your Physiotherapy rehabilitation and management skills.

You will be working alongside a team of Physiotherapists, Consultants, ACPs, Specialist Nurses and MDT colleagues.

The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to develop clinical, supervisory, research and managerial skills. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development; we offer excellent professional development, appraisal, clinical supervision and opportunities to work in friendly and supportive teams within the Trust.

Full support and on-going CPD training is offered. Working patterns will be over 7 days.

If you are self motivated, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team then we would love to hear from you

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

• Date posted: 13 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 3 years
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9155-GSAHP-1026-12
• Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To undertake a lead role in implementing, organising, planning, co-ordinating and evaluating the Knee service.

To lead a team of Physiotherapists within a specialist area.

To work as an autonomous practitioner using advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide highly specialist therapy assessment, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload which will incorporate complex presentation of conditions.

To take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the service and offering highly specialist advice to planning and service development in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.

To work towards improving quality services including implementing evidence based practice.

To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be responsible for the supervision of unqualified, qualified therapists and undergraduates who work under your direct supervision.

To develop the service and patient pathways in line with clinical standards and best practice.

To participate in research activities pertinent to the role.

To assist in raising the profile of service.

To maintain professional development through participation in relevant professional training programmes

To participate in week-end rotas and 7 day flexible working pattern, this may involve working as a sole practitioner.

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