Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of MDT working
- Experience
Experience in specialism at Band 6 level
- Experience
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner at Band 6 level within the NHS
- Experience
Experience of supervision and teaching more junior staff, students and other members of the MDT
- Qualifications
To hold a degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Qualifications
HCPC Registration
- Qualifications
Completed or willing to work towards an MSc if available or relevant post graduate courses
- Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience within specialist area
- Knowledge & Skills
Evidence of audit and research
- Knowledge & Skills
Good understanding of the structure, policies & priorities of the NHS
- Knowledge & Skills
Excellent presentation skills
- Knowledge & Skills
Fluent in written and verbal English
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing both routine and at times complex information to patients, carers and colleagues.
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to present written information clearly
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Physiotherapist.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our MSK Team. Your role will be as a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist working both in MSK spinal (& Shoulder) clinics (Excluding those patients on the spinal pathway) and within the Physiotherapy Department at the Friarage Hospital. You will work closely with the Spinal and Upper limb Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, other Senior Specialist Physiotherapists, Triage and Treat Practitioners and the Service Lead for Musculoskeletal.
The post holder will be expected to have substantial experience in the acute Musculoskeletal field and to have relevant post graduate study.
This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills. We have a comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops and clinical supervision. There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research.
Main duties of the job
To work in the MSK Service to provide an expert standard of assessment for patients referred with spinal conditions (excluding those patients on the spinal pathway) & shoulders under the supervision of the Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in Spines and Upper Limb (excluding those patients on the NE Spinal Pathway).
The spinal referrals are predominantly for patients with cervical and thoracic issues.
To work independently in physiotherapy providing an expert standard of specialist treatment for predominantly spinal and also shoulder conditions.
To be involved in the running any spinal rehabilitation groups
Support less experienced staff in Physiotherapy
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Specialist Physiotherapist in Spines (and shoulders) with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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