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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Specialist Physiotherapist (MSK Service)

The closing date is 04 January 2026

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Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Physiotherapist.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our MSK Team. Your role will be as a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist working both in MSK triage clinics (Lower limb) and within the Physiotherapy Gym at the Friarage Hospital. You will work closely with Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, other Senior Specialists, Clinical Lead Community Outpatient Physiotherapy and the Service Lead for Musculoskeletal.

The post holder will be expected to have substantial experience in the acute musculoskeletal field and to have relevant post graduate study at Masters level.

This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills. We have a comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops and clinical supervision. There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research

Main duties of the job

To work in the lower limb MSK triage service to provide an expert standard of assessment to complex MSK referrals under the supervision of the lower limb Advanced Practice Physiotherapists

To provide clinical leadership in the Physiotherapy Gym to develop and deliver an efficient and effective musculoskeletal physiotherapy service within the framework of clinical governance.

About us

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CN-7661529

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • oTheoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in specialist area
  • oDemonstrates extensive knowledge and experience within specialist area
  • oDemonstrates detailed clinical reasoning skills

Desirable

  • oDemonstrates Leadership skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • oBSc or Diploma in appropriate profession
  • oHCPC Registration
  • oCompleted or willing to work towards an MSc if available or relevant post graduate courses

Desirable

  • oLeadership skills training

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in specialism at Band 6 level
  • oExperience working as an autonomous practitioner at a Band 6 level within the NHS
  • oDemonstrates experience of supervision and teaching more junior staff, students and other members of the MDT
  • oEvidence of audit and research
  • oEvidence of taking a lead role in MDT working

Desirable

  • oMember of professional body
  • oPrevious experience at Band 7 level

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oCaring and empathetic attitude to patients and colleagues, with clear commitment to excellent patient care
  • oMotivated and enthusiastic
  • oAbility to work under own initiative and as a team player
  • oFluent in written and verbal English
  • oExcellent communication skills
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • oTheoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in specialist area
  • oDemonstrates extensive knowledge and experience within specialist area
  • oDemonstrates detailed clinical reasoning skills

Desirable

  • oDemonstrates Leadership skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • oBSc or Diploma in appropriate profession
  • oHCPC Registration
  • oCompleted or willing to work towards an MSc if available or relevant post graduate courses

Desirable

  • oLeadership skills training

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in specialism at Band 6 level
  • oExperience working as an autonomous practitioner at a Band 6 level within the NHS
  • oDemonstrates experience of supervision and teaching more junior staff, students and other members of the MDT
  • oEvidence of audit and research
  • oEvidence of taking a lead role in MDT working

Desirable

  • oMember of professional body
  • oPrevious experience at Band 7 level

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oCaring and empathetic attitude to patients and colleagues, with clear commitment to excellent patient care
  • oMotivated and enthusiastic
  • oAbility to work under own initiative and as a team player
  • oFluent in written and verbal English
  • oExcellent communication skills

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Lead Musculoskeletal

Angela Wilkin

angela.wilkin1@nhs.net

01642835590

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CN-7661529

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


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