Highly Specialist Band 7

The Band 7 Physiotherapists are highly specialist experts who provide a clinical lead in a range of services including cardiac rehabilitation, elderly care, musculoskeletal, neurology, stroke, respiratory, paediatrics, women’s health, palliative care and occupational health. These services are offered across Sunderland and South Tyneside in various settings including hospital wards, hospital outpatient clinics, GP clinics and the community. This means that we can ensure that service users are provided with the most effective treatment for their problem in a place most suited to meet need.

Qualifications and Experience required:

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Degree or a relevant Degree followed with an MSc in Physiotherapy. To practice as a qualified Physiotherapist you will need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Professional knowledge acquired through degree is supplemented by a high level of knowledge and skill in specialist area evidenced through post graduate education and equivalent experience from recognised training programmes. You are also required to provide evidence of leadership experience and research/audit activity.