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Clinical Lead Physiotherapy- Therapies Stroke and Neurology

NHS

Doncaster

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 53,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join their Stroke Pathway team. The role requires operational management, clinical expertise, and collaboration across healthcare services. Ideal candidates will be experienced in managing complex cases within acute settings and committed to service development and patient care.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

Senior Physiotherapist with post-registration experience in stroke and neurology.
Ability to manage complex cases and support discharge planning.
Evidence of mentorship and operational staff management.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise within Physiotherapy.
Manage a caseload and assess therapy interventions.
Support and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Time Management

Leadership

Education

Professional Degree in Physiotherapy

Current HCPC registration

Post basic qualification in speciality (e.g., Bobath)

Job summary

To provide operational management in the Physiotherapy team in acute stroke and neurology and clinical expertise leadership across the Stroke Pathway.To manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients.To act as a point of contact for other agencies for issues relating to Physiotherapy provision.To work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients.To ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the physiotherapy team.To work with other members of the team in the development of the service.To ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.

Main duties of the job

To act as lead source of clinical expertise within Physiotherapy.

o To act as a point of contact for external agencies and provide advice and guidance with regard to the service.

o To hold responsibility for managing own caseload within an agreed defined area.

o To assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapy intervention to meet the assessed needs of patients.

o To ensure assessment / treatment is completed in the most appropriate environment.

o To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work and support junior staff to do the same.

o To provide specialised and highly specialised advice to colleagues with regard to the Physiotherapy management of patients with complex and highly complex needs.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-7143922

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description Job responsibilities

Certificate of sponsorship

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential

Senior Physiotherapist with post registration and speciality experience in stroke and neurology
Broad base of clinical experience within Acute and Rehabilitation settings
Evidence of experience of operational staff management such as sickness, leave, and rotas
Evidence of change management experience and leading on service development
Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship
Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
Experience of managing complex case and supporting complex discharge planning

Desirable

Previous experience of complaints handling
Previous experience of budgetary management
Presentation skills to variety of audiences
Experience across pathways including community based therapy
Evidence of mentoring, coaching and / or providing clinical supervision
Experience of using E Roster and System One
Evidence of experience in managing and supervising a caseload for a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of experience of managing a team of therapists day to day to manage sickness, leave, and rotas.
Evidence of supporting patient flow within a designated area / across a pathway

Qualification and Training Essential

Professional Degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC registration is essential
Post basic qualification in speciality e.g Bobath
Provide evidence of continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio

Desirable

Management/ Leadership qualifications or modules
Relevant MSc Level Qualifications
Teaching and Mentorship qualification

Personal Attributes and Skills Essential

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Effective decision-making skills under pressure
Able to manage personal emotions and stress ensuring that these do not influence / impact upon the team
Able to lead, manage and supervise staff, delegate work appropriately and develop a team acting as a positive role model at all times
Able to prioritise, meet deadlines, and foster similar behaviours within the team.
Able to organise own time effectively to meet varying demands and foster this ability within the team
Able to re-evaluate priorities independently and foster the development of this within the team
Able to make objective, measured decisions under pressure and see the 'bigger picture'

Desirable

Demonstrates visionary & strategic ability
Able to use IT Systems to support organisation of self and the team

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential

Senior Physiotherapist with post registration and speciality experience in stroke and neurology
Broad base of clinical experience within Acute and Rehabilitation settings
Evidence of experience of operational staff management such as sickness, leave, and rotas
Evidence of change management experience and leading on service development
Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship
Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
Experience of managing complex case and supporting complex discharge planning

Desirable

Previous experience of complaints handling
Previous experience of budgetary management
Presentation skills to variety of audiences
Experience across pathways including community based therapy
Evidence of mentoring, coaching and / or providing clinical supervision
Experience of using E Roster and System One
Evidence of experience in managing and supervising a caseload for a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of experience of managing a team of therapists day to day to manage sickness, leave, and rotas.
Evidence of supporting patient flow within a designated area / across a pathway

Qualification and Training Essential

Professional Degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC registration is essential
Post basic qualification in speciality e.g Bobath
Provide evidence of continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio

Desirable

Management/ Leadership qualifications or modules
Relevant MSc Level Qualifications
Teaching and Mentorship qualification

Personal Attributes and Skills Essential

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Effective decision-making skills under pressure
Able to manage personal emotions and stress ensuring that these do not influence / impact upon the team
Able to lead, manage and supervise staff, delegate work appropriately and develop a team acting as a positive role model at all times
Able to prioritise, meet deadlines, and foster similar behaviours within the team.
Able to organise own time effectively to meet varying demands and foster this ability within the team
Able to re-evaluate priorities independently and foster the development of this within the team
Able to make objective, measured decisions under pressure and see the 'bigger picture'

Desirable

Demonstrates visionary & strategic ability
Able to use IT Systems to support organisation of self and the team

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster