Specialist Physiotherapist

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to joinour Urgent Community Response Service within the Recovery at Home Team across Sunderland.

Based between Leechmere Independent Living Centre, Sunderland and the
Care Coordination Hub at Clarendon, Hebburn
, this role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative service focused on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting timely hospital discharge and enabling people to remain independent within their own homes.

Asa highly valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside

Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Healthcare Assistants, Therapy Assistants/Exercise Practitioners and Administrative Staff.

The service also works in partnership with colleagues across primary care,secondary care, social care, local authority and voluntary sector organisations to deliver seamless, person-centred care.

Thisis an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist looking tofurther develop their leadership skills and play a key role in shaping thefuture delivery of community rehabilitation and urgent care services.

We are committed to professional development and offer a supportive learning environment with access to training and leadership opportunities. Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed.

Asa Highly Specialist Physiotherapist, you will take a lead role within the Recovery at Home Team, providing advanced assessment, clinical decision-makingand rehabilitation interventions to patients in their own homes who are experiencing acute illness, functional decline or require enhanced support following hospital discharge.

Working autonomously within a fast-paced Urgent Community Response Service, you will manage a diverse caseload of patients with complex physical and functional needs. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop evidence-basedtreatment plans and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues todeliver timely interventions that maximise independence and reduce avoidable hospital admissions and readmissions.

Youwill provide professional leadership and specialist physiotherapy expertise within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a clinical resource and role modelfor colleagues. The role includes supervision, mentoring, teaching and supporting the development of staff to promote high standards of patient careand evidence-based practice.

Akey element of the role is contributing to service development through quality improvement initiatives, audit, evaluation and implementation of best practice.

You will support service transformation, pathway development and innovation toensure services continue to meet the needs of the local population.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential requirements.

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 work forces 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.
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