Clincal Lead - Physiotherapist

Nuffield Health Brentwood; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Guildford seeks a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to oversee the Physiotherapy service, ensuring high-quality patient care. The role involves leadership, clinical responsibilities, and collaboration with hospital teams to enhance patient outcomes. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist registered with the HCPC.
• Orthopaedic experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support management of the Physiotherapy service.
• Deliver clinical care and lead the physiotherapy team.
• Identify and deliver quality improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

Job description

Clinical Lead - Physiotherapist

Guildford Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Full time

Up to £49,500 per annum, depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

The Guildford Nuffield is looking for an ambitious Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to help support the management of the Physiotherapy service, ensuring delivery of high-quality, effective clinical care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment. You will provide leadership, motivation, and supervision to the physiotherapy team, as well as delivering clinical care for patients.

You will bring experience from working within a physiotherapy setting and supervising staff, while also delivering treatment to patients. The role is primarily based at Guildford Nuffield Hospital, with some hours at Guildford Nuffield Fitness and Wellbeing site, and supporting other local sites when needed. You will integrate with staff from Out-patients, Pre-assessment, Theatres, and the Ward. The role is outpatient-based, with an expectation to cover inpatients when required.

You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective care services that provide patients with the highest level of customer experience within Physiotherapy, and for identifying and delivering quality improvement opportunities. You will work with the Physiotherapy Manager to contribute to the Hospital's business plan.

Enjoy the variety of working within different specialist areas, building strong links with our consultants, in an innovative, clean, modern environment. You will benefit from support and training opportunities, along with a favorable nurse-patient ratio that ensures quality of care.

As our Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, you will:

• Help run a dynamic team efficiently
• Maintain your clinical workload alongside some managerial duties
• Work with Consultants to ensure best practice
• Take on responsibilities for challenges, driving quality service and outcomes
• Help develop and grow the department
• Collaborate with wider hospital teams to ensure the best patient outcomes
• Maintain CQC standards, undertake departmental risk assessments, and report incidents appropriately
• Support the physiotherapy manager to deliver the best patient experience

To succeed as a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, you will need:

• To be a qualified Physiotherapist with a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, registered with the HCPC
• Demonstrable passion for excellence and high standards
• Proactive, adaptable, and innovative approach
• Confident communication skills and excellent customer service standards
• Ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload effectively and promptly
• Orthopaedic experience

Supporting your growth

We are committed to your professional development. Our Learning and Development Academy offers a range of internal CPD courses and online content. You can also apply for funding support for relevant CPD activities and postgraduate studies. Further professional development opportunities are available through various apprenticeship programmes.

Helping you feel good

We offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, including free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital

We provide high-quality healthcare with leading consultants, offering a range of services for preventing, diagnosing, and treating medical conditions. Facilities include 49 en-suite bedrooms, 4 operating theatres, and specialized units. We are proud to have received a 'good' rating from the CQC and various accreditations for our services.

The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25, about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you are interested, apply now. We review applications as they come and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply promptly to be considered for this role.

It starts with you.