Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team within JMAPS (Joint Musculoskeletal And Pain Service). The role will be based at Wansbeck General Hospital, but will involve working at other sites (Blyth, Morpeth). Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust manages three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. JMAPS is the musculoskeletal physiotherapy service provider in Northumberland and part of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. JMAPS is a partnership contract with Connect Health - the successful candidate will be employed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. JMAPS clinics are based at several hospitals and GP practices across Northumberland. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Please note: for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval from your current manager and have completed documentation required beforehand (see secondment policy), as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made. Main duties of the job To be accountable to a specialist team leader and ultimately site managerTo work predominantly within an identified client group but be prepared to work flexibly acrossthe service. About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-6954410JA Job locations Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Job description Job responsibilities To assist physiotherapists in the treatment of their patients, working to defined protocols and treatment plans.To assist a qualified Physiotherapist in the implementation of treatment programmes for individual patients or groups of patients.To manage own caseload of non-complex patients, with support from qualified Physiotherapists to progress treatments appropriately.To be competent in issuing walking aids and off the shelf splints.To facilitate arrangement of appointments, transport and ordering of equipment.To be responsible for the overall hygiene & maintenance of the department and equipment. Job description Job responsibilities To assist physiotherapists in the treatment of their patients, working to defined protocols and treatment plans.To assist a qualified Physiotherapist in the implementation of treatment programmes for individual patients or groups of patients.To manage own caseload of non-complex patients, with support from qualified Physiotherapists to progress treatments appropriately.To be competent in issuing walking aids and off the shelf splints.To facilitate arrangement of appointments, transport and ordering of equipment.To be responsible for the overall hygiene & maintenance of the department and equipment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience. Experience and knowledge Essential Previous experience of relevant speciality Desirable Previous experience as Physiotherapy or HCA or equivalent in social care Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience. Experience and knowledge Essential Previous experience of relevant speciality Desirable Previous experience as Physiotherapy or HCA or equivalent in social care Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)