Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Sheffield seeks a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to deliver expert-level clinical practice across Acute Therapy Services. The role includes managing complex caseloads, supporting recruitment, and leading clinical networks. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc in Physiotherapy and significant specialist experience. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential. Competitive salary range between £47,810 to £54,710 annually, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work policies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a qualified therapist.
• Significant experience at Specialist level in relevant specialty.
• Clinical educator and supervision of Therapy staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex clinical caseloads requiring advanced reasoning.
• Support recruitment and appraisal processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop protocols.

Skills

Excellent team working skills

Leadership within a care pathway

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem analysis and solution formulation

IT literacy

Proactive staff support

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

Current HPC Registration

Postgraduate Masters level module

Continuous professional development evidence

Advanced clinical knowledge in specialty

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 18 September 2025

As a Clinical specialist physiotherapist you will be accountable for ensuring the provision of high-quality therapy care across relevant clinical pathways within Acute Therapy Services. Deliver expert-level clinical practice, utilizing advanced clinical reasoning to support effective patient care and provide guidance and mentorship to therapy staff. You will lead the ongoing evaluation and development of clinical practice within the specialist area, ensuring alignment with current national and local policies, guidelines, and professional frameworks. Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice through clinical audit, effectiveness reviews, and research activities, while supporting the wider team in embedding outcomes into service improvement. Collaborate with Clinical Service Managers and Lead Therapists to drive the modernization and continuous improvement of Therapy Services, promoting innovation and service excellence.

Main duties of the job

You will manage a complex caseload requiring advanced clinical reasoning and specialist intervention. Responsibilities include supporting recruitment processes, conducting appraisals, addressing performance issues, and contributing to service integration and development across occupational therapy and physiotherapy. The role also involves leading clinical networks, developing care pathways, overseeing risk assessments and clinical protocols, and supporting operational leadership. You will be expected to maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge and applying evidence-based practice are integral to delivering high standards of patient care.

Manage complex clinical caseloads requiring advanced reasoning and specialist therapy.Supervise, train, and delegate tasks to junior staff and assistants to ensure safe and competent practice.Support recruitment and act as Appointing Officer for the team.Monitor and appraise clinical performance; address competence or capability issues.Communicate professionally to resolve complex issues and support staff development.Contribute to the integration of services and leadership within the specialty.Conduct risk assessments, develop protocols, and contribute to safe systems of work.Assist operational leads with service management responsibilities.Maintain and apply current specialist knowledge and best practice evidence.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent team working skills and the ability to work collaboratively with specific reference to current NHS landscape
• Able to demonstrate strong, confident leadership within a care pathway and across the wider system.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, team working and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to act on own initiative, to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks for self and other.
• Ability to analyse complex problems, formulate solutions and implement sustainable change.
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• IT literate
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to supporting staff health and wellbeing.

Experience

• Extensive experience as a qualified therapist
• Significant experience at Specialist level in relevant specialty
• Clinical Educator
• Participation in Clinical Audit & Practice Development
• Supervision and line management of Therapy staff including appraisal
• Professional Presentations
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the pathways and role of acute therapy within the wider system.
• Post-registration NHS experience as a Physiotherapist
• Demonstrates the ability to deliver high level decision making regarding rehabilitation and discharges.
• Member of Special Interest Group
• Governance
• Teaching

Qualifications and Education

• BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current HPC Registration
• Postgraduate Masters level module in relevant subject to this post or equivalent relevant knowledge and skills accumulated through formal training and experiential learning
• Current documented evidence of continuous personal & professional development, relevant to the current post
• Current advanced clinical knowledge and skill in specialty
• Current knowledge of evidence-base for specialty
• Good basic knowledge of therapy practice for management of frailty, deconditioning, secondary prevention related to speciality and health coaching approaches
• Master's degree in relevant Speciality

Personal Qualities

• Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
• Positive attitude to change management
• Proactive approach to service delivery
• Full driving licence and access to a car

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Stroke Service and SPARC

Beech Hill Rehab Unit, Norfolk Park Road

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

190-0798-DIR

Job locations

Community Stroke Service and SPARC

Beech Hill Rehab Unit, Norfolk Park Road