Job summary
Following investment into the community hospitals wards we have an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking x2 highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist's to join our therapy rehabilitation teams based at in the North and South localities. Shotley Bridge Hospital 37.5 hour vacancy.
Richardson Community Hospital 30 hour vacancy.
Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 6 day week service, covering bank holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.
The successful applicant will be required to work across the North and South Community Hospitals in the Trust.
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 Team Lead 07785681183.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a specialist 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 skill with regular individual supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.
The successful applicant will independently manage a caseload in the community wards providing holistic, short term, goal led intervention following a comprehensive assessment. These patients will present with a wide range of complex problems and will allow you to develop a highly specialist knowledge
Promoting a Discharge to Assess model of care, patients will have their discharge facilitated by therapists at the most optimum point in their rehabilitation pathway.
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 junior and 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 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9439-2627-941
- Job locations: Shotley Bridge General Hospital, Shotley Bridge General Hospital, CONSETT, County Durham, DH8 0NB, United Kingdom, county durham and darlington NHS, Richardson Community Hospital, Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, D12 8HT, 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 that includes some highly complex patients and provide specialist 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 and Prisons)
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 deliver clinical education of all staff as required within community services
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of CSP
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
- Understanding of, and the ability to manage mental health and psychosocial issues relating to rehabilitation
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
Desirable
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
- Understanding of, and the ability to manage mental health and psychosocial issues relating to rehabilitation
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
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This advert is for Specialist Physiotherapist with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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