South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for internal secondment to support the design and delivery of the B-PuRe research project - in conjunction with Teesside University. This secondment will allow you to develop your research and leadership skills in a supported way while contributing to the delivery of an NIHR-funded study.

The secondment will be hosted by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and supported by the research team at Teesside University, led by Professor Samantha Harrison. The research project will have close links with the Pulmonary rehabilitation Team and clinical support from clinical lead Andy Fisher.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to have experience in the physiotherapy management of respiratory and/or falls patients, alongside general rehabilitation. Relevant post graduate study, leadership training and experience is also desirable.

This post will offer development in clinical skills and the post holder will be supported to attend relevant post graduate courses. We have an established and comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops, clinical supervision and the appraisal process. There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research and the Hospital has close links with both the University of Teesside and Durham University.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants

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:

Your Leadership Impact

Leading your Team to Success

Leading Into the Future

Service Improvement for Beginners

Developing your Service Improvement Skills

Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust values and behaviours

Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills

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.

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CN-7659949

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

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

Essential

Basic IT skills use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
Demonstrates analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the Physiotherapy management of complex clients.
Audit and Research experience
To display effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues
Motivation and persuasion skills
To display the ability to problem solve
Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities, and format of the NHS
Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards.

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Completed or willing to work towards relevant post graduate training.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with patients with respiratory conditions
Experience working within the NHS
Can demonstrate relevant/ varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Basic IT skills use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
Demonstrates analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the Physiotherapy management of complex clients.
Audit and Research experience
To display effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues
Motivation and persuasion skills
To display the ability to problem solve
Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities, and format of the NHS
Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards.

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Completed or willing to work towards relevant post graduate training.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with patients with respiratory conditions
Experience working within the NHS
Can demonstrate relevant/ varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas

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

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

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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