Job summary
This is an opportunity for a Band 7 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to develop their skills in Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (TIMS) working in clinical settings across Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne.
The post will suit applicants looking for full or part time work.
- Interview Date: Tuesday 15 July 2025
- Full & Part Time Hours available
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of a team to provide a comprehensive service within our musculoskeletal pathways. They will maintain a specialist caseload and act as a source of expertise within the team and be expected to contribute to service evaluation, treatment and research within the service.
Depending on the successful candidate's experience, there is also an opportunity to develop skills in a First Contact practice role working in GP practices in Newcastle.
You will be required to have a degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy, State registered with Health and Care Professions Council and hold or be willing to work towards Master's level qualification. You will have extensive post graduate experience in the area with experience of integrating evidence-based guidelines into clinical practice. Also, evidence of ongoing accredited CPD in a specialist area including relevant post graduate courses.
If you have excellent communication skills, understand the importance of person-centred care and want to develop your knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a highly complex patient group referred to TIMS.
- Take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality with musculo-skeletal conditions referred to TIMS who may have complex physical, psychological and chronic presentations.
- Triage referrals and make onward referrals to other healthcare professionals some of which may be urgent, and to determine clinical diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- Carry a clinical caseload of complex patients within the speciality using skills to aid diagnosis and development of treatment plans e.g. ordering x-rays, administering injection therapy.
- Liaise with MDT colleagues, specifically GPs and consultants with regard to the delivery and evaluation of the TIMS service.
- Provide day to day clinical leadership to Band 6 and 5 Physiotherapists within the clinical pathway through supervision, assessment, education and support.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a highly complex patient group referred to TIMS.
- Take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality with musculo-skeletal conditions referred to TIMS who may have complex physical, psychological and chronic presentations.
- Triage referrals and make onward referrals to other healthcare professionals some of which may be urgent, and to determine clinical diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- Carry a clinical caseload of complex patients within the speciality using skills to aid diagnosis and development of treatment plans e.g. ordering x-rays, administering injection therapy.
- Liaise with MDT colleagues, specifically GPs and consultants with regard to the delivery and evaluation of the TIMS service.
- Provide day to day clinical leadership to Band 6 and 5 Physiotherapists within the clinical pathway through supervision, assessment, education and support.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
- Highly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research projects
- Knowledge of current NHS initiatives
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Teaching skills Good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. Manual Therapy, Splinting
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive post-grad experience including considerable experience as a senior physiotherapist within a Musculoskeletal setting
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of teaching and delivering presentations
Desirable
- Previous Band 7 experience
- Experience of carrying out audit projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Qualification in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group
- Management/Leadership qualification
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
- Highly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research projects
- Knowledge of current NHS initiatives
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Teaching skills Good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. Manual Therapy, Splinting
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive post-grad experience including considerable experience as a senior physiotherapist within a Musculoskeletal setting
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of teaching and delivering presentations
Desirable
- Previous Band 7 experience
- Experience of carrying out audit projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Qualification in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group
- Management/Leadership qualification
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).
