Senior MSK Physiotherapists

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 April 2025

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic MSK Physiotherapy Team!

Are you a passionate Senior MSK Physiotherapist looking for an incredible career opportunity? Look no further! County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest and most innovative healthcare providers in the country, is expanding our friendly, supportive, and successful MSK team!

Locations: UHND (Durham) & Bishop Auckland Hospital, with potential hours at our satellite clinic in Barnard Castle.

Why Join Us?

• Endless Career Progression: As part of a large, integrated team, you'll have access to diverse experiences, career growth, and future leadership opportunities!
• Specialist MSK Service: We work with Upper & Lower Limb, Spinal, A&E, Hand, Rheumatology services, and more.
• Tailored CPD & Training: Develop your clinical, supervisory, and leadership skills alongside Senior and ESP Physiotherapists.
• Exciting Rotations: Gain hands-on experience in Fracture Clinics, Urgent Care, Plastics, Hydrotherapy, and Group Rehab Sessions.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work within a robust training & supervision framework designed to help you thrive.

Ready to elevate your career? Join us and make a real impact in MSK Physiotherapy.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist MSK Physiotherapist, you will:

• Provide specialised, evidence-based assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Manage a diverse caseload, with referrals from Primary & Secondary Care, including First Contact Practitioners & self-referral pathways.
• Work alongside Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, gaining expert mentorship to advance your clinical, leadership, and professional skills.

Why Join Us?

• A strong culture of support, learning, and professional growth.
• Access to ongoing development, clinical supervision, and career progression opportunities.
• A team that truly values wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Get involved in teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of Physiotherapists by supporting students, junior staff, and Therapy Assistants.

If you're ready to thrive in a collaborative and inspiring MSK Physiotherapy team, we'd love to hear from you!

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year AFC Band 6 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2425-1363

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW

Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead DDES
Anthony Etheridge

#s1-Gen

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Are you a passionate Senior MSK Physiotherapist looking for an incredible career opportunity? Look no further! County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trustone of the largest and most innovative healthcare providers in the countryis expanding our friendly, supportive, and successful MSK team! Locations: UHND (Durham) & Bishop Auckland Hospital, with potential hours at our satellite clinic in Barnard Castle. Why Join Us?

• Endless Career Progression As part of a large, integrated team, youll have access to diverse experiences, career growth, and future leadership opportunities!
• Specialist MSK Service We work with Upper & Lower Limb, Spinal, A&E, Hand, Rheumatology services, and more
• Tailored CPD & Training Develop your clinical, supervisory, and leadership skills alongside Senior and ESP Physiotherapists.
• Exciting Rotations Gain hands-on experience in Fracture Clinics, Urgent Care, Plastics, Hydrotherapy, and Group Rehab Sessions.
• Supportive Team Culture Work within a robust training & supervision framework designed to help you thrive.
Ready to elevate your career? Join us and make a real impact in MSK Physiotherapy, If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.


• Provide specialised, evidence-based assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Manage a diverse caseload, with referrals from Primary & Secondary Care, including First Contact Practitioners & self-referral pathways.
• Work alongside an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, gaining expert mentorship to advance your clinical, leadership, and professional skills.
Why Join Us?
• A strong culture of support, learning, and professional growth.
• Access to ongoing development, clinical supervision, and career progression opportunities.
• A team that truly values wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Get involved in teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of Physiotherapists by supporting students, junior staff, and Therapy Assistants.
If you're ready to thrive in a collaborative and inspiring MSK Physiotherapy team, wed love to hear from you!