Physiotherapist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Float Physiotherapist to join our therapy rehabilitation teams within the North locality.

Vacancy to be based at Chester-Le-Street hospital though this is a float role, involving cross-site cover into Weardale Community Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.

We also have x2 community hospitals within the South locality - Sedgefield Community Hospital and Richardson Community hospital. There is also the expectation that staff would cross-site cover into these hospitals if staffing requires, though this can be discussed further during the interview.

Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 6 day week service, covering bank holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.

Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.

For further information please contact Sarah Watson, Clinical Lead community wards.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a Band 5 Float Physiotherapist full time.

The service will work over 6 days a week.

Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.

The successful applicant will independently manage a caseload providing holistic, short term, goal led intervention following a comprehensive assessment. These patients will present with a wide range of problems and will allow you to develop your knowledge

Opportunities to:

Develop skills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of your traditional Physiotherapy practice.

Develop your supervisory, leadership and service development skills.

To support assistant staff and to help with their development

Lead and participate in peer support and in service training

Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Details

• Date posted: 09 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9439-2627-1064
• Job locations: Chester Le Street Community Hospital, Front Street, CHESTER LE STREET, County Durham, DH3 3AT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To work as a member of the clinical team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants within community therapy services.

The post holder will independently manage a caseload and provide assessments to adults referred to the team who present with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease, within a range of community settings and establishments (including Rehabilitation Wards/Units, Clients Homes, Care Homes)

On an on-going basis the post holder will assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for patients.

The post holder will work within a multi-professional team (Consultants, GPs, nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Social workers and other AHPs) regarding the management and discharge of patients under your care.

The post holder will work under the guidance of a senior therapist