Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist CINSS

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join their team in Leicester. The role involves providing leadership to the priority response team and acting as an expert within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in stroke or neurology, along with a passion for community healthcare. Flexible working arrangements are available, supporting both service needs and employee preferences.

Benefits

Access to training and support

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with neurological conditions and strokes.
• Ability to provide clinical and day-to-day leadership.
• Experience supervising healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the priority response team.
• Act as the expert for the multi-agency team.
• Support team members with caseload management.
• Maintain advanced expertise in relevant therapy fields.

Skills

Specialist clinical skills

Experience in stroke and/or neurology

Community working experience

High-level communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist CINSS

We have an opportunity for a specialist Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist to join the Community Integrated Neurology Stroke Service (CINSS) within LPT.

CINSS is a multidisciplinary community team comprised of physios, OTs, dietitians, psychologists, a neurorehabilitation consultant and technical instructors providing specialist rehabilitation and support to patients with neurological conditions and strokes. Services are provided from a range of outpatient bases and in patients’ own homes.

This role will provide clinical and day‑to‑day leadership to the priority response team who work with patients who cannot wait for a routine appointment. This may include patients with urgent equipment needs, those who have had a stroke without hospital admission, and those with deteriorating neurological conditions such as MND.

We are looking for someone with specialist clinical skills and experience of working in stroke and/or neurology. Experience working in the community is desirable.

You would have responsibility for supporting and supervising the B6 OTs and physios working in the priority response team, with support from the service leads.

You will have access to a wide range of training, support and supervision.

The team’s hub is at Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre with bases in Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray. The base for this role will be negotiated with the successful candidate alongside working hours and pattern.

Main duties of the job

• Provide effective management and clinical leadership of the CINSS priority response team across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
• Act as the expert for the multi‑agency team and for patients within the relevant field, drawing on specialist knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrate high‑level communication and negotiation skills for delivering complex clinical information to support patients and staff.
• Actively participate and lead the development of quality improvements for service delivery.
• Maintain advanced post‑registration study and expertise in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy.
• Deputise for the Clinical/Service Lead when appropriate.
• Manage own caseload and support team members with caseload management responsibilities.
• Provide line management of the team.
• Work flexibly within the team, supporting CINSS clinical pathways as service needs dictate.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community and actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups.

Details of benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants. The trust considers requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with its flexible working policy.

All substantive roles (excluding medical staff) commence with a 6‑month probationary period. New staff are subject to a 6‑month probationary period. All jobs require permission to work in the UK. The cost of any required DBS disclosure will be met by the individual and deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre