Specialist Physiotherapist - Rotational

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provide acute

hospital and community-based services.

You will take a key role in the day-to-day management of the

service, including staff supervision, appraisal, and service support. Working

as specialised autonomous practitioner, you will provide expert assessment and

treatment while ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Provide clinical leadership and support to the neurological

physiotherapy service

Contribute to service development, using evidence-based practice

to inform policies and guidelines

Act as a specialist resource, offering advice, education, and

support to colleagues across the Trust

Support service planning and continuous improvement

Deputise for senior colleagues as required

Experience in the management of neurological conditions

Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills

Experience in leadership and service development

A commitment to high standards of patient care and professional

development

This role may involve participation in

a 7-day rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays. You may participate in the

on call and emergency duty rotas at STSFT

Benefits include access to an onsite

gym, Training and Education Centre, and availability of temporary

accommodation.

We operate a No Smoking Policy. Working towards Equal Opportunities.

This post is subject to satisfactory

DBS check at Enhanced level

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.

Personal Qualities

Desirable: - Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Attitude

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

Desirable: - Adaptability

Experience

Desirable: - Evidence of working on strategic planning and development; - Evidence working in group sessions

Skills

Desirable: - Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery; - Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive; - Intermediate IT skills

Qualifications

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

Other

Essential: - Driving Licence