Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative

registered Physiotherapist to take a lead role in our established multi-disciplinary

Knee service within the Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics. As a specialist

Band 7 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, the successful candidate will use advanced

clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment,

diagnosis, treatment and advice for patients with a range of knee conditions

including highly complex conditions.

They will oversee and run the out-patients physiotherapy service within the knee service. Providing day to day clinical

leadership and operational management within the physiotherapy knee service supported by physiotherapy advanced clinical practitioners within the T&O directorate.

They will work closely with the Advance Clinical Practitioners (ACP) and wider T&O team to provide excellent care, and support ongoing service development. The successful candidate will also contribute to the T&O Virtual Trauma Clinic. Contributing to the MDT assessment of patients presenting with an array of trauma conditions and being responsible for communicating and implementing the treatment plans formulated in the virtual trauma meeting.

Main duties of the job

You

should be able to demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning skills and

knowledge, leadership and motivation to become part of our enthusiastic team

who will support you in developing and advancing your Physiotherapy

rehabilitation and management skills.

You

will be working alongside a team of Physiotherapists, Consultants, ACPs,

Specialist Nurses and MDT colleagues.

The

successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to develop clinical,

supervisory, research and managerial skills. There is a strong commitment to

continuing professional development; we offer excellent professional

development, appraisal, clinical supervision and opportunities to work in

friendly and supportive teams within the Trust.

Full

support and on-going CPD training is offered. Working patterns will be over 7

days.

If

you are self motivated, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment as part of a

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-GSAHP-1026-12

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To

undertake a lead role in implementing, organising, planning, co-ordinating and

evaluating the Knee service.

To

lead a team of Physiotherapists within a specialist area.

To

work as an autonomous practitioner using advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide

highly specialist therapy assessment, treatment and advice to an independently

managed caseload which will incorporate complex presentation of conditions.

To

take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the

service and offering highly specialist advice to planning and service

development in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.

To

work towards improving quality services including implementing evidence based

practice.

To

develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be

responsible for the supervision of unqualified, qualified therapists and

undergraduates who work under your direct supervision.

To

develop the service and patient pathways in line with clinical standards and

best practice.

To

participate in research activities pertinent to the role.

To

assist in raising the profile of service.

To

maintain professional development through participation in relevant

professional training programmes

To

participate in week-end rotas and 7 day flexible working pattern, this may

involve working as a sole practitioner.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Job responsibilities

To

undertake a lead role in implementing, organising, planning, co-ordinating and

evaluating the Knee service.

To

lead a team of Physiotherapists within a specialist area.

To

work as an autonomous practitioner using advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide

highly specialist therapy assessment, treatment and advice to an independently

managed caseload which will incorporate complex presentation of conditions.

To

take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the

service and offering highly specialist advice to planning and service

development in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.

To

work towards improving quality services including implementing evidence based

practice.

To

develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be

responsible for the supervision of unqualified, qualified therapists and

undergraduates who work under your direct supervision.

To

develop the service and patient pathways in line with clinical standards and

best practice.

To

participate in research activities pertinent to the role.

To

assist in raising the profile of service.

To

maintain professional development through participation in relevant

professional training programmes

To

participate in week-end rotas and 7 day flexible working pattern, this may

involve working as a sole practitioner.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC State Registration
• Comprehensive experience at Band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialities
• Evidence of highly specialist knowledge in the specialism.
• Post graduate education including short courses and other relevant CPD at MSc level equivalence incorporating comprehensive recognised training programmes
• Firm evidence base in specialism developed from the application of post-graduate training and study to clinical practice.
• Evidence of maintaining CPD activities.
• Highly developed knowledge of current best practice principles

Desirable

• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction & achievements
• MSc in relevant field

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration

Other

Essential

• Driving Licence & access to a car for work purposes in order to meet the travel requirements of the post (if visiting patients in their own homes)

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous experience at senior level of working as a Therapist in the speciality area
• Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
• Evidence of working within multidisciplinary, cross agency teams
• Extensive relevant inpatient post qualification incorporating significant experience and CPD at a senior level.
• Evidence of leadership and basic HR functions with lower grade staff members.
• Evidence of a sound understanding or clinical governance and risk management
• Evidence of an understanding of Health & Safety relating to work activities
• Experience of completing audits within Therapies

Desirable

• Evidence of working on strategic planning and development
• Evidence of planning, delivering and evaluating training to others
• Evidence of membership of relevant specialist interest group
• Experience of completing research using research methodology

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed written communication skills including report writing and maintaining patient records
• Highly developed analytical & judgmental skills
• Experience of leading service developments
• Experience of leading audits
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Basic IT skills
• Presentational skills
• Good teaching ability with evidence of providing clinical education.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
• Intermediate IT skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC State Registration
• Comprehensive experience at Band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialities
• Evidence of highly specialist knowledge in the specialism.
• Post graduate education including short courses and other relevant CPD at MSc level equivalence incorporating comprehensive recognised training programmes
• Firm evidence base in specialism developed from the application of post-graduate training and study to clinical practice.
• Evidence of maintaining CPD activities.
• Highly developed knowledge of current best practice principles

Desirable

• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction & achievements
• MSc in relevant field

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration

Other

Essential

• Driving Licence & access to a car for work purposes in order to meet the travel requirements of the post (if visiting patients in their own homes)

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous experience at senior level of working as a Therapist in the speciality area
• Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
• Evidence of working within multidisciplinary, cross agency teams
• Extensive relevant inpatient post qualification incorporating significant experience and CPD at a senior level.
• Evidence of leadership and basic HR functions with lower grade staff members.
• Evidence of a sound understanding or clinical governance and risk management
• Evidence of an understanding of Health & Safety relating to work activities
• Experience of completing audits within Therapies

Desirable

• Evidence of working on strategic planning and development
• Evidence of planning, delivering and evaluating training to others
• Evidence of membership of relevant specialist interest group
• Experience of completing research using research methodology

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed written communication skills including report writing and maintaining patient records
• Highly developed analytical & judgmental skills
• Experience of leading service developments
• Experience of leading audits
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Basic IT skills
• Presentational skills
• Good teaching ability with evidence of providing clinical education.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
• Intermediate IT 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

To

undertake a lead role in implementing, organising, planning, co-ordinating and

evaluating the Knee service.

To

lead a team of Physiotherapists within a specialist area.

To

work as an autonomous practitioner using advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide

highly specialist therapy assessment, treatment and advice to an independently

managed caseload which will incorporate complex presentation of conditions.

To

take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the

service and offering highly specialist advice to planning and service

development in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.

To

work towards improving quality services including implementing evidence based

practice.

To

develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be

responsible for the supervision of unqualified, qualified therapists and

undergraduates who work under your direct supervision.

To

develop the service and patient pathways in line with clinical standards and

best practice.

To

participate in research activities pertinent to the role.

To

assist in raising the profile of service.

To

maintain professional development through participation in relevant

professional training programmes

To

participate in week-end rotas and 7 day flexible working pattern, this may

involve working as a sole practitioner.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC State Registration
• Comprehensive experience at Band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialities
• Evidence of highly specialist knowledge in the specialism.
• Post graduate education including short courses and other relevant CPD at MSc level equivalence incorporating comprehensive recognised training programmes
• Firm evidence base in specialism developed from the application of post-graduate training and study to clinical practice.
• Evidence of maintaining CPD activities.
• Highly developed knowledge of current best practice principles

Desirable

• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction & achievements
• MSc in relevant field

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration

Other

Essential

• Driving Licence & access to a car for work purposes in order to meet the travel requirements of the post (if visiting patients in their own homes)

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous experience at senior level of working as a Therapist in the speciality area
• Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
• Evidence of working within multidisciplinary, cross agency teams
• Extensive relevant inpatient post qualification incorporating significant experience and CPD at a senior level.
• Evidence of leadership and basic HR functions with lower grade staff members.
• Evidence of a sound understanding or clinical governance and risk management
• Evidence of an understanding of Health & Safety relating to work activities
• Experience of completing audits within Therapies

Desirable

• Evidence of working on strategic planning and development
• Evidence of planning, delivering and evaluating training to others
• Evidence of membership of relevant specialist interest group
• Experience of completing research using research methodology

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed written communication skills including report writing and maintaining patient records
• Highly developed analytical & judgmental skills
• Experience of leading service developments
• Experience of leading audits
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Basic IT skills
• Presentational skills
• Good teaching ability with evidence of providing clinical education.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
• Intermediate IT skills