Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to work as part of the MSK Service rehabilitating patients in the Physiotherapy Department at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton and Community Venues. This is a Fixed Term Contract due to Maternity Leave and secondment opportunities for current South Tees staff may be considered. The service receives referrals from many sources including Consultants and GPs and operates from a number of different venues in the Hambleton and Richmondshire area. Applications are invited from Physiotherapists who have post graduate experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy as well as an interest and enthusiasm in this field. The team is friendly and supportive and senior specialists offer clinical supervision and support. Successful applicants will be part of the MSK Service in the Trust and there are opportunities for case discussions and an In-Service Training Programme. Staff are also supported in their continuous professional development through clinical supervision. Participation in audit and research is encouraged. Main duties of the job To provide an effective and efficient clinical service to patients referred with musculoskeletal conditions or injuries within the framework of clinical governance. To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme to patients in the Friarage and Community Outpatient venues (Hambleton & Richmondshire area) To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from Senior Specialist Physiotherapists & Advanced Practitioners is available. 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 NHSPromote Trust values and behavioursDevelop your leadership effectiveness and skillsEquip 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 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 328-HNO-7075603 Job locations Friarage Hospital Bullamoor Road Northallerton DL6 1JG 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 Physiotherapy oHCPC registration oAchieved or willing to work towards relevant Post-graduate qualification/training Experience Essential oTo have significant post graduate experience as a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist in a broad range of clinical specialities. oExperience working within the NHS Desirable oExperience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting Knowledge Essential oTheoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions oExperience in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions oEvidence of audit and research oEvidence of MDT working oDemonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills oGood understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS oFluent in written and verbal English oKnowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards Personal Attributes Essential oAbility to work as a team player oAbility to work under their own initiative oCommitted to excellent patient care oExcellent communication skills oSelf-motivated oAbility to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis e.g. weekend working, working to deadlines, interruptions oEfficient prioritisation of complex workload/time management oAbility to work across professional boundaries Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy oHCPC registration oAchieved or willing to work towards relevant Post-graduate qualification/training Experience Essential oTo have significant post graduate experience as a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist in a broad range of clinical specialities. oExperience working within the NHS Desirable oExperience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting Knowledge Essential oTheoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions oExperience in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions oEvidence of audit and research oEvidence of MDT working oDemonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills oGood understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS oFluent in written and verbal English oKnowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards Personal Attributes Essential oAbility to work as a team player oAbility to work under their own initiative oCommitted to excellent patient care oExcellent communication skills oSelf-motivated oAbility to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis e.g. weekend working, working to deadlines, interruptions oEfficient prioritisation of complex workload/time management oAbility to work across professional boundaries 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 Friarage Hospital Bullamoor Road Northallerton DL6 1JG Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)