Critical Care Physiotherapy Lead - Clinical Specialist

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust at the William Harvey Hospital seeks a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with leadership responsibilities to join the Critical Care team. The post involves leading and developing critical care and surgical physiotherapy services, providing high-quality advice, supervision, and teaching to the multidisciplinary team.

You will work with the Clinical and Site Lead to meet governance targets, develop clinical standards, and contribute to the

Qualifications

• Experience leading a physiotherapy service in critical care.
• Ability to supervise, appraise and teach.
• Develop and evaluate clinical standards and protocols.
• Audit, research and risk management involvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate critical care and surgical physiotherapy services.
• Provide clinical expertise and advice to the MDT.
• Deliver clinical supervision, appraisal and teaching.
• Contribute to clinical governance and protocol development.
• Support follow-up and rehabilitation services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Critical care

ITU physiotherapy

Team supervision

Education & teaching

Clinical governance

Collaborative working

Education

HCPC-registered physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust at the William Harvey Hospital seeks a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with leadership responsibilities to join the Critical Care team. The post involves leading and developing critical care and surgical physiotherapy services, providing high-quality advice, supervision, and teaching to the multidisciplinary team.

You will work with the Clinical and Site Lead to meet governance targets, develop clinical standards, and contribute to the