Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor within the Therapy Falls Prevention Team. The successful candidate will support patients who are at risk of falling (or who have already fallen) to help reduce their risk by improving strength, balance and confidence through specialised individual and group interventions. You will be fully supported by physiotherapists (and the wider multi-disciplinary team), working within a competency framework and will be given all necessary clinical training for the job. You will manage your own workload and participate in team and service development. You should have experience of working in rehabilitation, be enthusiastic and keen to work with the therapy team to provide an excellent service. You will need to have good communication and organisation skills, be a flexible team worker and able to use your own initiative. This post includes working across community sites, so the post holder will be required to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

Main Duties of the Job

• 
  
• To undertake approved clinical duties within the individual's scope of practice.
  
• To work independently and under the guidance of physiotherapists to complete appropriate assessment and intervention.
  
• To co‑ordinate and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients following assessment, under the guidance of the physiotherapist or within set competencies and/or operating procedures, protocol and guidelines.
  
• Perform non‑clinical duties such as clerical or housekeeping which aids the efficient running of the department.
  

About Us

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 acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) 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' programme balancegateshead.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.

Details

Date posted: 18 February 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 297‑7778176

Job locations: Bensham General Hospital – Fontwell Drive – Gateshead – NE8 4YL

Job Responsibilities

• 
  
• To work primarily within the speciality. This may involve loan working.
  
• Responsible to the Band 7 Physiotherapist in the speciality.
  
• Be responsible for a caseload of patients as directed by a senior Physiotherapist.
  
• To work as part of the multi‑disciplinary team to deliver a holistic patient‑centered approach to care.
  

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications

• 
  
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Social Care or formal equivalent qualification.
  
• Functional Skills at Level 2 (GCSE grade A‑C / level 4‑9 or equivalent in English and Maths).
  

Essential Experience

• 
  
• Experience in assessment of adaptive equipment and mobility aids.
  

Desirable Experience

• 
  
• Experience of working in a range of therapy/care settings e.g. hospital, community.
  

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• 
  
• Ability to work autonomously and make clinical judgements without direct supervision.
  
• Evidence of having completed band 3 competencies.
  

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• 
  
• Experience of Risk Assessment.
  

Special Requirements

• 
  
• Holds full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

Employer name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bensham General Hospital – Fontwell Drive – Gateshead – NE8 4YL

Employer's website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk