Job summary This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team at The James Cook University Hospital. The post holder will be working as a Senior Physiotherapist on the acute Trauma and Orthopaedics wards and within the Orthopaedic Discharge team. The post holder will be recruited for a period of up to 12 months. The Physiotherapy Service is a well-established large, progressive and dynamic service, which continues to develop within the Trust. The Orthopaedic team is friendly, supportive and encourages development of staff. Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role. Main duties of the job It is desirable for the post holder to have experience in the physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with a range of orthopaedic conditions and have gained experience in a community or domiciliary setting. The ability to travel independently is an essential part of this post as you will work across Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland community providing a service within patients own homes and Residential Homes. The post holder will be supported by the Senior Specialist Physiotherapists and the Therapy Service Lead. This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills and the post holder will be supported to attend relevant post graduate courses. We have an established and comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops, clinical supervision and the appraisal process. There is also an opportunity to actively participate in audit and research and the Hospital has close links with both the University of Teesside and Durham University. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions Your Leadership Impact Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills Lean Practitioner The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-HNO-6901978 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc or Diploma in appropriate profession oHCPC registration oAchieved or willing to work towards relevant Post-graduate qualification/training. knowledge and skills Essential oTheoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in a broad range of orthopaedic areas. oDemonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills oKnowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards oEvidence of MDT working oExperience of in-patient and outpatient orthopaedic rehabilitation Experience Essential oExperience of working with patients with orthopaedic conditions oExperience working within the NHS Desirable oExperience of working in a community/domiciliary setting oCan demonstrate relevant/varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc or Diploma in appropriate profession oHCPC registration oAchieved or willing to work towards relevant Post-graduate qualification/training. knowledge and skills Essential oTheoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in a broad range of orthopaedic areas. oDemonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills oKnowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards oEvidence of MDT working oExperience of in-patient and outpatient orthopaedic rehabilitation Experience Essential oExperience of working with patients with orthopaedic conditions oExperience working within the NHS Desirable oExperience of working in a community/domiciliary setting oCan demonstrate relevant/varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)