Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Urgent Community Response Service within the Recovery at Home Team across Sunderland. This role is based between the Leechmere Independent Living Centre in Sunderland and the Care Coordination Hub in Hebburn, offering a chance to work within a dynamic service focused on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting timely discharges, and enabling individuals to maintain independence in their homes.

As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Healthcare Assistants, Therapy Assistants, and Administrative Staff. The service also partners with primary care, secondary care, social care, local authorities, and voluntary sector organizations to provide seamless, person-centered care. This position is ideal for an experienced Physiotherapist eager to enhance their leadership skills and influence the future of community rehabilitation and urgent care services.

Main Duties

• Take a lead role within the Recovery at Home Team, providing advanced assessments and rehabilitation interventions to patients in their homes.
• Work autonomously within a fast-paced environment, managing a diverse caseload of patients with complex needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Provide professional leadership and specialist physiotherapy expertise, serving as a resource for the team.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, promoting high standards of patient care and evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to service development through quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practices.
• Support service transformation and pathway development to meet local population needs.

Requirements

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy.
• Teaching qualification (e.g., Practice Educator).
• Leadership qualification.
• Significant post-qualification experience in relevant roles.
• Experience with patients who are acutely unwell or have chronic conditions.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teamwork and supervising junior staff.
• Proven ability to lead clinical development and manage change.

Benefits

• Salary between £49,387 and £56,515 per year.
• Permanent full-time contract.
• Access to high-quality education and training.
• Support for career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to fitness facilities and libraries.
• Chaplaincy support and childcare assistance.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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