Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Full-time | Permanent Are you an experienced and motivated physiotherapist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and developing your specialist skills within a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated physiotherapy team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist. About Us South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing outstanding patient care across our diverse communities. We offer a friendly and progressive working environment where staff are supported to grow and thrive in their careers. Our physiotherapy department plays a vital role in delivering excellent rehabilitation and specialist treatments, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. The Role As a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist, you will work as an autonomous practitioner within a specialist team, utilising your expert clinical reasoning skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and advise on a caseload of patients with both routine and complex conditions. You will also play a key role in service development, mentorship, and education of junior staff, students, and multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients with a variety of conditions. Develop and implement effective, evidence-based treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes. Take a lead role in clinical practice initiatives, influencing service improvements and best practice. Support and mentor junior staff, physiotherapy assistants, and students, contributing to their professional development. Participate in research, audits, and service improvement initiatives to ensure high standards of care. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring holistic and patient-centred care. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with Trust and professional guidelines. Participate in the physiotherapy emergency on-call service and flexible seven-day working rota. What Were Looking For We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic physiotherapist with strong clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. You should be confident in working autonomously while also contributing to a supportive team environment. Essential Criteria: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification. HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) registration. Evidence of postgraduate experience and training in a relevant specialism. Ability to manage and prioritise a complex caseload efficiently. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Competency in IT and clinical documentation systems. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff and students. Desirable Criteria: Previous experience in a Band 6 role. Experience in service development and participation in research or audits. Knowledge of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and its strategic objectives. Full UK driving licence (for community-based roles). Why Join Us? At South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, we value our staff and invest in their professional growth. By joining our team, you will benefit from: A supportive and collaborative working environment. Excellent CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities, including in-service training and external courses. Opportunities for career progression and leadership development. Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance. Comprehensive staff wellbeing and support programmes. NHS pension scheme and employee benefits package. Infection Prevention & Control As part of our commitment to patient and staff safety, you will be expected to adhere to all infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Training and guidance will be provided to ensure that best practices are followed in all clinical environments. Application Process If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in patient care and want to take the next step in your physiotherapy career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of our dedicated and innovative team! Kindly send a CV to Olatunbosun.aina@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk