About this role
Job summary
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to work within the medicine Physiotherapy team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
This permanent opportunity will be to work alongside the Advanced Physiotherapists and another senior physiotherapist to lead the medicine physiotherapy team. The successful applicant will deliver a high quality service to patients on the medical wards and be responsible for training and supervision of rotational and support staff.
The role involves a commitment to work on the respiratory night on call rota.
Interview Date Wednesday 12 August 2026 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
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team as a Senior Physiotherapist. To be responsible for own continued professional development. Maintain a high standard of clinical care, quality improvement and service development. Be dynamic, flexible and motivated to drive service improvement. Demonstrate a high level of clinical skill, knowledge and communication
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
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
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
Desirable
IT Skills Presentation Skills Specialist treatment skills e.g. manual therapy
Experience Essential
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
Desirable
Previous experience in a senior post Experience of working with patients with physical health problems
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
Desirable
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.
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)