Job summary
The Hands, Burns, and Reconstructive Surgery team are delighted to offer the opportunity to join the team working in this dynamic specialty. As a regional Burns Centre, the highest level of patients are served by us, and therefore is a significant asset to those with a special interest in the field. The caseload also covers both adult and paediatric patients, offering the scope to further develop skills in treating this variety of patients.
The role of a band 6 within the team will advance your knowledge and skills across the breadth of the specialty as part of a rotation, as well as offer the opportunity to share your expertise with band 5 and students, and through in-service training with peers. There is a strong quality improvement focus at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and all staff are encouraged and supported to deliver on service developments.
Fixed term: until 30/08/2026
Main duties of the job
- Delivering a high standard of physiotherapy care - patient focused and tailored to the individual
- Liaising with MDT and sharing progress and plans of patient care
- Supervising students and support staff
- Teaching across the department, MDT and where required
- Involvement in service evaluation and service development
- Deputising for band 7 when appropriate
- Weekend working as part of a team
- On-call respiratory as part of a roster
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
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group of Adults and Paediatrics within the Plastic Surgery Directorate which is a regional speciality.
- Band 6 posts are designed to consolidate and build on skills and academic knowledge gained during the first few years post-graduation allowing the physiotherapist an opportunity to spend longer in specific areas of work enabling development of more specialist clinical and managerial competencies
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
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group of Adults and Paediatrics within the Plastic Surgery Directorate which is a regional speciality.
- Band 6 posts are designed to consolidate and build on skills and academic knowledge gained during the first few years post-graduation allowing the physiotherapist an opportunity to spend longer in specific areas of work enabling development of more specialist clinical and managerial competencies
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
- Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's
- Improving Working Lives
SKILLS
Essential
- Organisation, time management and practical application of physiotherapy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Presentation Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. splinting and casting
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience as a band 5 physiotherapist in a NHS rotational post providing a broad range of experience across the core areas of physiotherapy
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience in a senior post
- Previous experience of Burns, hands and plastics
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
- Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's
- Improving Working Lives
SKILLS
Essential
- Organisation, time management and practical application of physiotherapy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Presentation Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. splinting and casting
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience as a band 5 physiotherapist in a NHS rotational post providing a broad range of experience across the core areas of physiotherapy
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience in a senior post
- Previous experience of Burns, hands and plastics
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
- Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups
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).
