Specialist Physiotherapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1QE
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
The Newcastle Learning Disability Team are happy to be offering an exciting opportunity for Band 6 , Specialist Physiotherapist to work into our paedi...
To be responsible for the specialist assessment, management and physiotherapy service provision for children and young people who have a learning disability, a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, mental health concerns and /or neurological conditions.
To manage and provide on-going specialist physiotherapy assessment andtreatment using evidence based practice.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that thismaximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.
To facilitate the delivery of Physiotherapy Student Education within the clinical setting.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by the team lead
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet thedemands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
- Further relevant post qualifying training.
Desirable
- Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
Desirable
- Clinical experience relevant to this role
- Knowledge of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
- Knowledge of audit, research and evaluation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in a range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments
- Highly developed communication skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within multi-agency teams
- Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Ability to use IT systems
- Risk Assessment/management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Time management skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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