Job summary
We are seeking a enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapist to join the paediatric physiotherapy operational division as a band 6 rotational physiotherapist. We currently have one permanent position and a fixed term 12 month contract commencing 1.12.25. These will be part of the annual rotation scheme across paediatrics. The band 6 rotations are 12 months in length and across 12 clinical areas. These clinical areas include, respiratory, respiratory-developmental, cystic Fibrosis and chronic respiratory conditions, long term ventilation, Rheumatology, Haem-oncology, Neuro-rehabilitation, community primary and young people, community early years and community special school.
This is an ideal opportunity for an existing Band 6 physiotherapist who would like to broaden their experience by working into this speciality area or for a band 5 physiotherapist whishing to specialise in paediatrics.
- Interview Date: 10 November 2025
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- 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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Role and responsibilities:
- Rotational areas covered are: Cardiothoraic, Respiratory, Respiratory/Developmental, Cystic Fibrosis, Long Term Ventilation, Neuro-rehab, Haem-oncology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Community Mainstream and Community pre-school.
- To be an active member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team within the rotational area, providing specialist advice when needed
- Following a period of in-house assessment, induction and training (as appropriate), to be part of the emergency duty on-call and weekend rota.
- Good time management and the ability to work closely with families are also essential requirements of this post.
- As there is a community rotation the successful applicant will be required to have a driving licence
About us
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.
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 in each Paediatric rotational area.
- To participate in the Senior Physiotherapy Paediatric rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings both acute and community for 12 month periods.
- Senior rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on skills and academic knowledge gained during the first two years post graduation allowing the physiotherapist an opportunity to spend longer in specific areas of work enabling further development of more specialist clinical and managerial competencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group in each Paediatric rotational area.
- To participate in the Senior Physiotherapy Paediatric rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings both acute and community for 12 month periods.
- Senior rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on skills and academic knowledge gained during the first two years post graduation allowing the physiotherapist an opportunity to spend longer in specific areas of work enabling further development of more specialist clinical and managerial competencies.
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 and time management 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
- Car driver
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience as a junior physiotherapist in a 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
- Experience of working with families
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
- Involvement in the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Paediatrics (APCP)
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 and time management 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
- Car driver
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience as a junior physiotherapist in a 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
- Experience of working with families
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
- Involvement in the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Paediatrics (APCP)
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).
