Senior Physiotherapist
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£39,959 – £48,117 / year
Salary
Within the market range
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2221 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2221 Physiotherapists Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our service as a Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist, delivering a high-quality, patient-centred Physiotherapy service across a range of acute and community clinical areas.
The post holder will rotate across services, which may include Emergency Care, Frailty, Cardiology, Community, Critical Care / Surgery, Elderly, Medicine, Respiratory, Stroke and Orthopaedics, gaining broad experience in the assessment and management of patients with a wide range of conditions.
As part of the rotational role, you will be expected to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning, work autonomously within your scope of practice and contribute to service delivery across the pathway. There is an expectation to support ongoing service development through reflective practice, audit, clinical supervision and quality improvement.
The post provides excellent opportunities to further develop clinical, teaching, leadership and supervision skills. You will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the support and supervision of junior staff as appropriate during rotations.
This role includes elements of community working; therefore, the post holder will be required to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes. The post holder will be required to participate in a 7-day service rota, including shifts between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00, with regular weekend and bank holiday commitments.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a degree or equivalent diploma in Physiotherapy
- Be registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of acutely unwell patients within the specilaity
- Have post registration NHS experience across a range of clinical specialties such as neurology, respiratory, critical care, acute medicine, surgery, orthopaedics and MSK outpatients.
Desirable
- Experienced clinical educator
- Membership/involvement in relevant special interest group/network
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Expert manual therapeutic skills and handling techniques
- Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice, developing specialist knowledge of conditions and patient types within the specialty.
About the employer
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programmebalancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gateshead
GoodRated Jun 2023
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~55k in sample- Offer £39,959–48,117
- Middle half £34,684–50,024
- Median £41,548
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£34,684–50,024), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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