Clinical Lead - Physiotherapy

University of Northampton; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Northampton is seeking a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to manage patient care and lead a team in a university-based clinic. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration, alongside excellent leadership and mentorship skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow a physiotherapy clinic, integrating clinical education with high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is required.
• Experience in musculoskeletal conditions is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal patient caseload and lead a team of physiotherapists.
• Ensure the delivery of safe and evidence-based physiotherapy services.
• Develop clinical pathways and integrate student learning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient supervision

Evidence-based care

Mentoring experience

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Masters in Physiotherapy

Job description

About the Job

Part time: 22.2 hours per week
Interview date: 8 December 2025

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team within a university-based clinic. This pivotal post involves managing a personal patient caseload, leading and supporting a team of physiotherapists and practice educators and overseeing the clinical education of physiotherapy students. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with the Podiatry Clinical Lead to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the clinic.

As Clinical Lead the post holder will ensure the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based physiotherapy services at the University of Northampton clinic. They will lead the development and oversight of the physiotherapy service, contribute to the strategic expansion of student‑led clinics, and uphold the highest standards of clinical governance, quality, and accountability.

They will identify opportunities for service innovation, research, staff development and inter‑professional collaboration. This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed. Whilst remote working is available for this post the number of days per week may vary during each semester depending on the requirements of the post, this will be discussed in more detail at interview.

About you

You will be an experienced and forward‑thinking HCPC‑registered Physiotherapist with a clinical background and expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and/or other relevant specialist areas. You will have a proven track record of delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care within a multidisciplinary team, alongside a clear passion for clinical education, student supervision, and service development in an academic setting.

This post is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a university‑based physiotherapy clinic from the ground up. You will play a key role in establishing clinical pathways, embedding robust governance systems, and developing a high‑performing team to support both patient care and student learning. Your entrepreneurial mindset, combined with your clinical leadership, will be vital in building a sustainable, innovative, and student‑led service.

You will bring excellent mentoring and supervisory experience, with the ability to support practice educators, graduate physiotherapists, and students in a dynamic clinical learning environment. A thorough understanding of clinical governance, audit, and quality assurance processes is essential, along with the ability to use data to inform decision‑making and drive service improvement.

You’ll be a confident and collaborative leader, ready to work across disciplines to enhance patient care, develop integrated services, and contribute to the strategic vision for clinical education within the university. Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills are key to success in this pivotal and rewarding post.

Qualifications/Membership

Essential:

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Desirable:

• Masters in Physiotherapy
• Qualification in practice education/mentorship/clinical supervision/teaching

Right to Work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points‑based immigration system are met.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.