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Rotational Physiotherapist

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

12 October 2026

14 days left

Job description

We are a friendly and welcoming department, looking for enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapists to join our well established band 5 Physiotherapy ...

Development is encouraged through annual & rotational appraisals,

supervision with senior staff from

the

specialist area, as well as peer group meetings where you have an opportunity

to learn from, and to share your

experiences

with your band 5 Physio peers. This may also include involvement in service

developments and audits.

  • To be

responsible for the assessment and treatment of your own caseload.

  • To

undertake band 5 rotations and participate in weekend rotas and overnight

on-call duties.

  • To

supervise therapy support staff, technical instructors, associate practitioners

and student physiotherapists

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

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.

Attitude

Essential: - A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm; - Commitment, motivation and adaptability; - Flexibility

Desirable: - Adaptability

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
  • Ability to maintain high levels of concentration

Other

Desirable: - Driving Licence

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise
  • Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable: - Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery; - Intermediate IT skills; - Presentational skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • HCPC State Registration
  • 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
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable: - An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level including Respiratory , Neurology and Musculoskeletal
  • Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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