Job summary
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities. The Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services at NNUH work closely together and have over 200 members of staff committed to providing high quality patient care across all specialisms. Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly approachable staff. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join us and take advantage of the opportunities we have on offer.
We are advertising for a highly specialist senior Physiotherapist to join the integrated, multi-disciplinary team working in our pain management service.
The pain management service works as an acute inpatient team based at NNUH and offers outpatient services which are currently based at Adelaide Street Health Centre. This role would be working within the outpatient service.
The team are able to offer highly specialist services such as pain management seminars and programmes, spinal cord stimulation, ACT psychology groups, individual physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology services as well as medical interventions and medication management.
Our goal is to empower patients to develop robust self-management strategies whilst supporting them with a range of medical and multidisciplinary interventions as appropriate. Treatment is based on the latest guidelines from NICE and the BPS, along with other robust scientific evidence.
Part time: 33hrs per week
Interview date: 11th February 2026
Main duties of the job
The post will suit individuals who have completed their core rotations (on a Band 5 Physiotherapist rotation programme, or similar) and already have experience at Band 6 level in MSK settings who are looking to develop specialist skills in this field.
You will be supported by highly specialist senior staff, comprising specialist physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, specialist nurses and Consultants. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop both clinical and leadership skills working within this interdisciplinary team.
Continuous Professional Development is actively supported through an established appraisal system, in-service training and post graduate library facilities. There will be peer review and support/training from all members of the team. Attendance at Pain conferences and other learning will be encouraged. You will work alongside experienced and dedicated multi-disciplinary colleagues as part of a team of Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy support workers.Why NNUH?
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a beautiful, purpose built, modern hospital with bright and airy atriums. It is the 6th largest acute hospital in the UK with new clinics and services being introduced each year, the possibilities are endless. We have strong links with both the University of East Anglia and Norwich Research Park, both of which are located in close proximity, making NNUH a unique location for collaborative working.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Experienced physiotherapist with highly specialist skills responsible for the physiotherapy management of patients presenting to the relevant service/team within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- To be the clinical lead physiotherapist responsible for a defined area of work as specified in Appendix 1 (where relevant).
- To be an expert clinical resource for the physiotherapy management of patients presenting to the relevant specialty, both within the Trust and regionally, as required.
- To represent the physiotherapy service as a clinical expert in initiatives both within and outside the Trust as requested by the Physiotherapy Services Manager or Physiotherapy Service Lead.
- To be responsible for an individual caseload including prioritisation, assessment and management of patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions. Relying on expert clinical judgement and using highly analytical skills, to determine clinical diagnosis and treatment. To maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Experienced physiotherapist with highly specialist skills responsible for the physiotherapy management of patients presenting to the relevant service/team within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- To be the clinical lead physiotherapist responsible for a defined area of work as specified in Appendix 1 (where relevant).
- To be an expert clinical resource for the physiotherapy management of patients presenting to the relevant specialty, both within the Trust and regionally, as required.
- To represent the physiotherapy service as a clinical expert in initiatives both within and outside the Trust as requested by the Physiotherapy Services Manager or Physiotherapy Service Lead.
- To be responsible for an individual caseload including prioritisation, assessment and management of patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions. Relying on expert clinical judgement and using highly analytical skills, to determine clinical diagnosis and treatment. To maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)
- Evidence of CPD, maintained in a portfolio showing CPD events/activity relevant to the clinical specialty
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience including significant experience at senior level in areas relevant to the clinical specialty.
- Involvement in service improvement, audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Contributing to clinical education/development of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)
- Evidence of CPD, maintained in a portfolio showing CPD events/activity relevant to the clinical specialty
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience including significant experience at senior level in areas relevant to the clinical specialty.
- Involvement in service improvement, audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Contributing to clinical education/development of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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.
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).
