Job summary We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our hyper-acute stroke team as an Advanced Physiotherapist. This is a permanent position based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle. The post holder will work alongside Advanced Physiotherapists across the stroke pathway and will be jointly responsible for the provision of high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy service provision. This opportunity would suit someone who is passionate about working in a hyper-acute stroke setting, has senior clinical experience within speciality, has a detailed understanding of stroke, and experience in supporting this complex patient group along their pathway. This is a great opportunity to work collaboratively with a highly experienced and skilled team, in order to drive service and staff development and lead on quality improvement. Interview Date: 24 April 2025 15 hours per week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. 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NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job To be an active member of the physiotherapy team delivering a high standard of physiotherapy care to patients within the speciality To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team within the speciality area To be a member of the appropriate clinical interest group as applicable to role To work into other specialties if required at times of staff shortage To be responsible for own continued professional development and assist CPD of other members of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under Documents to download or Supporting documents. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 317-2025-12-36-DR Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a highly complex patient group in specialty To provide an advisory service to patients, their families, physiotherapists, consultants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in tertiary and secondary care, both locally and regionally To develop and provide specialist education and training to nursing, medical and physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT in order to optimise each patients outcome Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a highly complex patient group in specialty To provide an advisory service to patients, their families, physiotherapists, consultants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in tertiary and secondary care, both locally and regionally To develop and provide specialist education and training to nursing, medical and physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT in order to optimise each patients outcome Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Highly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities Highly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality Desirable Knowledge of undertaking quality improvement projects Knowledge of current NHS initiatives e.g. National Service Frameworks, Improving Working Lives SKILLS Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally Good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice Desirable IT Skills Specialist treatment skills relevant to clinical group EXPERIENCE Essential Extensive post-grad experience including considerable experience as a senior physiotherapist within specialty (Master's level equivalent) Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching and delivering presentations Desirable Previous Band 7 experience Experience of carrying out audit projects QUALIFICATIONS Essential Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level Desirable Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Involvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Highly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities Highly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality Desirable Knowledge of undertaking quality improvement projects Knowledge of current NHS initiatives e.g. National Service Frameworks, Improving Working Lives SKILLS Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally Good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice Desirable IT Skills Specialist treatment skills relevant to clinical group EXPERIENCE Essential Extensive post-grad experience including considerable experience as a senior physiotherapist within specialty (Master's level equivalent) Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching and delivering presentations Desirable Previous Band 7 experience Experience of carrying out audit projects QUALIFICATIONS Essential Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level Desirable Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Involvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group 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). 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. 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). 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)