Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our therapy rehabilitation team based at Sedgefield Community Hospital, working between Sedgefield and Barnard Castle.

Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 6 day week service, covering bank holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.

Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.

For further information please contact Sarah Watson, Clinical Lead community wards.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a band 5 physiotherapist full time.

The service will work over 6 days a week.

Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.

The successful applicant will independently manage a caseload providing holistic, short term, goal led intervention following a comprehensive assessment. These patients will present with a wide range of problems and will allow you to develop your knowledge

Opportunities to:

Develop skills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of your traditional Physiotherapy practice.

Develop your supervisory, leadership and service development skills.

To support assistant staff and to help with their development

Lead and participate in peer support and in service training

Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients’ homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 – Healthcare assistants – You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the (Company Name - Subscribers only) as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,290 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0282

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital (Company Name - Subscribers only) Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Desirable

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
• An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• IT skills Innovative approach to working life
• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Presentational skills
• Evidence of working across professional boundaries

Desirable

• Innovative approach to working life
• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Presentational skills
• Evidence of working across professional boundaries

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings

Desirable

• Experience in working in a variety of settings

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Desirable

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
• An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• IT skills Innovative approach to working life
• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Presentational skills
• Evidence of working across professional boundaries

Desirable

• Innovative approach to working life
• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Presentational skills
• Evidence of working across professional boundaries

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings

Desirable

• Experience in working in a variety of settings

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post