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TyneHealth Ltd

Physiotherapist- Zero Hour

The closing date is 20 February 2026

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Job summary

The 'Work Well' programme aims to support people with MSK conditions to improve function, reduce pain, prevent deterioration and enhance overall wellbeing.

The service focuses on early intervention and supports self-management, reducing reliance on primary and secondary care whilst promoting holistic lifestyle changes and making every contact count.

This role will be working 1 day per month

Main duties of the job

Running 1 session per month in the community to support patients who are in employment but have had 2 or more fit notes issued to get back to work by pain and stress management.

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team to support patients in a community location, GP's will refer to Work Well coaches which will then forward patients to the team to support

About us

TyneHealth was founded in 2006 and became the North Tyneside GP Federation in 2014, representing all of the practices in North Tyneside.

Together with our GP members, we deliver improved health care in the community to over 215,000 residents, by bringing care closer to patients homes.

We work in partnership with commissioners, local hospitals, the third sector and our patients to provide community based, medically-led services.

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A0007-26-0002

Job locations

Tynehealth Ltd

10 Hedley Court

Orion Business Park

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 7ST


Job description

Job responsibilities

A holistic approach WorkWell Workshop to support early intervention, in partnership with wider stakeholders such as VCSE, local authorities, community services, mental health and social sectors.

A core MDT panel will facilitate the running of the workshops consisting of-

Physiotherapist led exercise advice

Pain cafe - low level pain management strategies delivered by pharmacist

Social prescribing for community support (e.g. isolation, activity, financial advice, housing)

Mental health and wellbeing check in

Impartial HR/employment advice for managing sickness and return to employment

Health coach offering health check lite focussing on physical lifestyle interventions (blood pressure check, weight management, smoking cessation, exercise referrals)

Opportunities for cross-referral to relevant partner organisations will be explored where an identified need is recognised from service users.

To be held in community venues twice a month at various locations across the North Tyneside and Northumberland localities, ensuring a wide geographical spread to improve access for residents in all areas of the boroughs. Service users will be able to choose a venue that is best accessible for them and would not need to attend in their respective locality only

The successful applicant will provide light touch support to patients who are currently absent from employment due to a MSK related problem

Job description

Job responsibilities

A holistic approach WorkWell Workshop to support early intervention, in partnership with wider stakeholders such as VCSE, local authorities, community services, mental health and social sectors.

A core MDT panel will facilitate the running of the workshops consisting of-

Physiotherapist led exercise advice

Pain cafe - low level pain management strategies delivered by pharmacist

Social prescribing for community support (e.g. isolation, activity, financial advice, housing)

Mental health and wellbeing check in

Impartial HR/employment advice for managing sickness and return to employment

Health coach offering health check lite focussing on physical lifestyle interventions (blood pressure check, weight management, smoking cessation, exercise referrals)

Opportunities for cross-referral to relevant partner organisations will be explored where an identified need is recognised from service users.

To be held in community venues twice a month at various locations across the North Tyneside and Northumberland localities, ensuring a wide geographical spread to improve access for residents in all areas of the boroughs. Service users will be able to choose a venue that is best accessible for them and would not need to attend in their respective locality only

The successful applicant will provide light touch support to patients who are currently absent from employment due to a MSK related problem

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Worked within Primary Care
  • Worked within the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Any relevant physiotherapy qualification will be considered- as this role requires advice around exercises and light touch rehabilitation
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Worked within Primary Care
  • Worked within the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Any relevant physiotherapy qualification will be considered- as this role requires advice around exercises and light touch rehabilitation

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.

Employer details

Employer name

TyneHealth Ltd

Address

Tynehealth Ltd

10 Hedley Court

Orion Business Park

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 7ST


Employer's website

https://www.tynehealth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

TyneHealth Ltd

Address

Tynehealth Ltd

10 Hedley Court

Orion Business Park

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 7ST


Employer's website

https://www.tynehealth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Steven Ellis

steven.ellis9@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A0007-26-0002

Job locations

Tynehealth Ltd

10 Hedley Court

Orion Business Park

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 7ST


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