Specialist Physiotherapist (Development post)

This is an opportunity for a band 6 physiotherapist or a physiotherapist to move into a developmental post working as a band 6 or working from a Band 5 and developing into a Band 6 role. It is your chance to make a real difference to people living with dementia and complex, enduring mental health conditions within Northumberland.

You will be a skilled and knowledgeable team player who is able to think holistically and creatively to deliver specialist assessment and management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, alongside our multi-disciplinary team.

Alongside the clinical leads and other colleagues, you will contribute to the service development and implementation of evidence-based core pathways across community services whilst contributing to the inpatient team from this perspective. Using research, innovation, and quality improvement.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands 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 Qualifications

Essential: - Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent.; - State registration with HCPC.; - Further relevant post qualifying training.

Desirable: - Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

Skills and Competencies

Desirable: - Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.; - Delegation skills.; - Debriefing skills.; - Teaching/Presentation skills.