Job summary
Applications for this vacancy are restricted to current Trust employees only.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and forward-thinking registered Physiotherapist to join our established Neurological Rehabilitation Team as a Band 7 Physiotherapist within South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
This role offers the chance to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to patients with complex neurological conditions in an outpatient setting.
We are committed to supporting our staff and offer:
- Excellent continuing professional development opportunities, including training, supervision, and appraisal.
- Opportunities to develop leadership, teaching, and research skills.
- A friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take a key role in the day-to-day management of the Neurological and Lower Limb Outpatient Physiotherapy Team, including staff supervision, appraisal, and service support. Working as a highly specialised autonomous practitioner, you will provide expert assessment and treatment while ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
You will also:
- Provide clinical lead.
- Contribute to service development, using evidence-based practice to inform policies and guidelines.
- Act as a specialist resource, offering advice, education, and support to colleagues across the Trust.
- Support service planning and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance delivery.
- Deputise for senior colleagues as required
We are looking for a candidate with:
- Significant experience in the management of neurological conditions.
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability in team leadership and service development.
- A commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.
This post is subject to satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced level.
Hours per week: 36.75
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: 29 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro-rata (36.75 hours per week)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: C9155-CSAHP-0626-43
- Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
1. To lead a team of Physiotherapists in the day-to-day activities within a specialist area.
2. To be assigned delegate in the absence of the Service Line Lead.
3. Conduct appraisals of Senior Physiotherapists
4. Undertake HR functions such as first line sickness monitoring, annual leave allocation and first level capability reviews.
5. To work as an autonomous practitioner to independently manage caseloads which will incorporate routine and complex presentation of conditions.
6. Through highly specialist clinical reasoning provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients with neurological conditions across South Tyneside and Sunderland Physiotherapy.
7. Triage referrals, ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate service.
8. Participate as an active member of the Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Service and Neurological MDT.
9. To be aware of current changes and advances in Physiotherapy practice and adapt intervention and protocols accordingly.
10. To be aware of and up to date with local/national initiatives which will impact upon their teams service delivery.
11. To support and develop the neurological rehabilitation service through planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating patient pathways in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
12. Take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the service and offering specialist advice to planning and service development teams to assist in the implementation of service improvements.
13. To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be responsible for the supervision of unqualified and newly qualified Physiotherapists who work under your direct supervision.
14. Lead on the implementation and audit of the Neurological Physiotherapy Outpatient service. This will be in line with current research and guidelines, and you will have the flexibility that is responsive to current challenges.
15. Participate in research, service development and/or quality improvement activities.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of neurological anatomy, physiology and pathology.
- Proven competence in specialised neurological assessment and rehabilitation techniques.
- Strong clinical reasoning and triage skills.
- Excellent communication, teaching and report writing abilities.
- Ability to analyse data, produce outcome reports and drive service improvements.
- High level of organisational and time-management skills.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Intermediate IT skills
- Presentational skills
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
Desirable
- Adaptability
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience in neuro-physiotherapy.
- Proven track record in assessing and managing neurological disorders.
- Experience working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability in service development, audit and outcome measurement.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
- Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
- Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of post-graduate competence, knowledge and skills in Specialty area
Desirable
- An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP).
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Collaborative team player with the ability to lead and mentor junior colleagues.
- Empathetic, patient-centred approach and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive and committed to continuous professional development.
- Resilient, adaptable and able to work under pressure.
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