Job summary
A rare opportunity is available for a highly motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to join the Spinal Deformity team here at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You would find the job rewarding if you enjoy working with a wide MDT, leading service development, sharing your knowledge and expertise, prefer variety in your days, and have a mix of inpatient and outpatient experience that you can draw upon to rehabilitate patients from pre-op to post-op spinal deformity surgery. Experience in scoliosis management is desirable, but not essential.
This post will be Band 7, however, we welcome applications from Band 6's with a keen interest but who are willing to work towards Band 7 level in a training post. This would provide the opportunity to develop to Band 7 level whilst working as a Band 6 in the team, under the support of senior colleagues, this should be completed within a 2 year period.
There are 2 job descriptions and personal specifications attached; Band 7 and Band 6.
Please indicate at the start of your Supporting Information section which level you are applying for.
- Interview Date Friday 20 February 2026
- 24 Hours 45 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
You would be responsible for delivering a mixture of outpatient and inpatient work, both independently and as part of the highly specialist MDT. You would work with patients to prepare them for surgery (pre-hab) as well as delivering Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, and where appropriate, post-op outpatient care. We have access to hydrotherapy and a small gym on site at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. There will be time protected for service and personal development, in line with AHP Job Planning, and access to appropriate CPD. It is expected that audit is embedded within the role and that clinical effectiveness and quality improvement is core to this. The role is supported by 2 ESP's specialising in Spinal conditions and you would also work very closely with specialist neurosurgical therapy teams who are based on the ward. The working pattern is Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in order to meet the needs of the service.
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.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
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
Band 7
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a highly complex patient group in specialty
- To provide physiotherapy support for patients as in-patients, in outpatient clinics and on the day units as applicable to role
- To provide an advisory service to patients, their families, physiotherapists, consultants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in tertiary and secondary care, both locally and regionally
- To develop and provide specialist education and training to nursing, medical and physiotherapy staff and any other members of the MDT in order to optimise each patients outcome and invest in the learning and development of people
Band 6
Salary £38,682 - £46,580
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care (assessment, treatment and advice) to a complex patient group in specialty
- If applicable to role, participate in the Senior Physiotherapy general rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings, some of which are regional specialities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 7
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a highly complex patient group in specialty
- To provide physiotherapy support for patients as in-patients, in outpatient clinics and on the day units as applicable to role
- To provide an advisory service to patients, their families, physiotherapists, consultants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in tertiary and secondary care, both locally and regionally
- To develop and provide specialist education and training to nursing, medical and physiotherapy staff and any other members of the MDT in order to optimise each patients outcome and invest in the learning and development of people
Band 6
Salary £38,682 - £46,580
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care (assessment, treatment and advice) to a complex patient group in specialty
- If applicable to role, participate in the Senior Physiotherapy general rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings, some of which are regional specialities
Person Specification
Meets All Band 7 Criteria
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- oState Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- oEvidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level
- oExtensive post-grad experience including considerable experience as a senior physiotherapist within specialty (Master's level equivalent)
- oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oExperience of teaching and delivering presentations
- oHighly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- oHighly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills
- oAbility to pass on skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
- oGood organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of undertaking research projects
- oKnowledge of current NHS initiatives
- oMember of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- oInvolvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group e.g. APCP
- oPrevious Band 7 experience
- oExperience of carrying out audit projects
- oIT Skills
- oSpecialist treatment skills relevant to clinical group
Meets All Band 6 Criteria
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
- 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
- NHS experience 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
- Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's Improving Working Lives
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. manual therapy
- Previous experience in a senior post
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems
- Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
- Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups
Person Specification
Meets All Band 7 Criteria
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- oState Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- oEvidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level
- oExtensive post-grad experience including considerable experience as a senior physiotherapist within specialty (Master's level equivalent)
- oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oExperience of teaching and delivering presentations
- oHighly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- oHighly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills
- oAbility to pass on skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
- oGood organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of undertaking research projects
- oKnowledge of current NHS initiatives
- oMember of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- oInvolvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group e.g. APCP
- oPrevious Band 7 experience
- oExperience of carrying out audit projects
- oIT Skills
- oSpecialist treatment skills relevant to clinical group
Meets All Band 6 Criteria
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
- 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
- NHS experience 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
- Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's Improving Working Lives
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. manual therapy
- Previous experience in a senior post
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems
- 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).
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