Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the inpatient neuro rehabilitation team at Walkergate Park.

Walkergate Park is a Level 1 specialist neurorehabilitation centre, providing specialist, multidisciplinary rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological conditions from across the North East and North Cumbria. Our service supports patients with a range of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation. You will contribute to the development and implementation of individualised treatment plans, working collaboratively with patients, families, and colleagues to optimise functional outcomes.

Key Requirements:

  • Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Knowledge of a range of neurological conditions and the rehabilitation process
  • Effective communication and team-working skills

What We Offer:

  • A robust supervision and in-service training structure
  • Opportunities for continued professional development in neuro physiotherapy
  • A supportive and experienced team environment

If you are passionate about neuro rehabilitation and committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment and management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of neurological conditions.

To manage and provide on-going assessment and treatment using evidence based practice.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this maximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.

To contribute to physiotherapy student education.

To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

To provide clinical supervision to Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Support Assistants as delegated by the Clinical Lead.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet thedemands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG25-109-LB

Job locations

Walkergate Park

Benfield Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 4QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th July 2025

Closing date : 11th August 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th July 2025

Closing date : 11th August 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

  • Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
  • Registered with HCPC

Desirable

  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with people with acquired neurological conditions (as student or post-graduate)
  • Awareness of MDT working
  • Awareness of and adherence to CSP Standards.
  • Ability to establish a rapport with service users.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of different clinical presentations of acquired brain injury/neurological conditions and their impact on function
  • Evidence of patient centred approach and knowledge of goal setting
  • Ability to clearly communicate clinical information, considering a variety of strategies to support people with complex communication/cognitive needs as a result of their neurological condition
  • Meets the mobility requirements of the post.
  • Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment plans

Desirable

  • Knowledge of management of spasticity
  • Knowledge of outcome measures relevant to neuro-rehabilitation
Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

  • Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
  • Registered with HCPC

Desirable

  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with people with acquired neurological conditions (as student or post-graduate)
  • Awareness of MDT working
  • Awareness of and adherence to CSP Standards.
  • Ability to establish a rapport with service users.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of different clinical presentations of acquired brain injury/neurological conditions and their impact on function
  • Evidence of patient centred approach and knowledge of goal setting
  • Ability to clearly communicate clinical information, considering a variety of strategies to support people with complex communication/cognitive needs as a result of their neurological condition
  • Meets the mobility requirements of the post.
  • Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment plans

Desirable

  • Knowledge of management of spasticity
  • Knowledge of outcome measures relevant to neuro-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.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walkergate Park

Benfield Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 4QD


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walkergate Park

Benfield Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 4QD


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

Kate Hudson

kate.hudson@cntw.nhs.uk

01912875132

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG25-109-LB

Job locations

Walkergate Park

Benfield Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 4QD


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