Physiotherapist Team Lead

NHS; Mount Pleasant; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Band 7 Clinical Specialist in Physiotherapy at the Newhaven Rehabilitation Unit. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead an integrated therapy team, providing high-quality rehabilitation services to patients with complex needs. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals to develop tailored rehabilitation programs that promote recovery and independence. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment, ensuring staff well-being through flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and have the expertise to lead, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing Programme

Professional Development Opportunities

Staff Networks

Buddy System for New Members

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy with HCPC Registration required.
• Experience in operational management and team leadership is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and development for therapy staff.
• Oversee advanced assessment and treatment planning for patients.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Operational Management

Team Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Patient Care

Education

Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy

Masters degree in related subject

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our integrated therapy services at Newhaven Rehabilitation Unit. The Unit has a newly appointed Band 8a Clinical Specialist and together you will lead and develop the Unit. The Newhaven Rehabilitation Team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy assistants working in an integrated way to provide rehabilitation to a complex caseload. The post holder will work to develop rehabilitation programmes which are best suited to individual patient's needs, promoting recovery and independence. With a focus on ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the training and development of the staff working in the Newhaven therapy service.

To work with the Clinical Specialist 8a to lead an integrated therapy team.

To lead in the Newhaven Rehabilitation Unit advanced assessment and treatment planning for complex rehabilitation patients. Ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.

To provide an effective high-quality service to all patients and assist with the supervision and teaching of all members of the team including students.

To provide skilled team leadership and service development within therapies and the wider MDT.

To implement policy and policy changes in own clinical area and to assist with the setting and monitoring of standards of practice.

To undertake evidence-based projects in conjunction with the Head of Physiotherapy and other members of the MDT, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in appropriate departmental research in this clinical area.

To problem solve clinical and non-clinical complex situations.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-7016408-MAY25

Job locations

Newhaven Rehabilitation Unit

Church Hill

Newhaven

BN9 9HH

Job description Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the training and development of the staff working in the Newhaven therapy service.

To work with the Clinical Specialist 8a to lead an integrated therapy team.

To lead in the Newhaven Rehabilitation Unit advanced assessment and treatment planning for complex rehabilitation patients. Ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.

To provide an effective high-quality service to all patients and assist with the supervision and teaching of all members of the team including students.

To provide skilled team leadership and service development within therapies and the wider MDT.

To implement policy and policy changes in own clinical area and to assist with the setting and monitoring of standards of practice.

To undertake evidence-based projects in conjunction with the Head of Physiotherapy and other members of the MDT, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in appropriate departmental research in this clinical area.

To problem solve clinical and non-clinical complex situations.

Job description Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the training and development of the staff working in the Newhaven therapy service.

To work with the Clinical Specialist 8a to lead an integrated therapy team.

To lead in the Newhaven Rehabilitation Unit advanced assessment and treatment planning for complex rehabilitation patients. Ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.

To provide an effective high-quality service to all patients and assist with the supervision and teaching of all members of the team including students.

To provide skilled team leadership and service development within therapies and the wider MDT.

To implement policy and policy changes in own clinical area and to assist with the setting and monitoring of standards of practice.

To undertake evidence-based projects in conjunction with the Head of Physiotherapy and other members of the MDT, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in appropriate departmental research in this clinical area.

To problem solve clinical and non-clinical complex situations.

Person Specification Experience and Qualifications Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Masters degree in related subject

Skills non clinical Essential

• Experience of operational management
• Experience of ability to manage resources / change priorities to respond to service demands
• Experience of facilitating education of students and co-ordinating placements

Desirable

• Courses in management
• Experience of involvement in research or courses

Skills clinical Essential

• Masters modules or equivalent courses / learning relevant to the clinical speciality
• Previous band 6 experience in core in patient areas
• Experience as a band 6 in Frailty or Rehabilitation services
• Experience of working within an integrated team

Desirable

• Experience at Team Lead level for Frailty or Rehabilitation services.
• Experience of leading an integrated team

People management and development Essential

• Experience of teaching staff development in a clinical setting, within and beyond physiotherapy department
• CPD evidence of reflective practise, in service training, courses attended and clinical experiences gained.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of performance management

Person Specification Experience and Qualifications Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Masters degree in related subject

Skills non clinical Essential

• Experience of operational management
• Experience of ability to manage resources / change priorities to respond to service demands
• Experience of facilitating education of students and co-ordinating placements

Desirable

• Courses in management
• Experience of involvement in research or courses

Skills clinical Essential

• Masters modules or equivalent courses / learning relevant to the clinical speciality
• Previous band 6 experience in core in patient areas
• Experience as a band 6 in Frailty or Rehabilitation services
• Experience of working within an integrated team

Desirable

• Experience at Team Lead level for Frailty or Rehabilitation services.
• Experience of leading an integrated team

People management and development Essential

• Experience of teaching staff development in a clinical setting, within and beyond physiotherapy department
• CPD evidence of reflective practise, in service training, courses attended and clinical experiences gained.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of performance management

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

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).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Newhaven Rehabilitation Unit

Church Hill

Newhaven

BN9 9HH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Newhaven Rehabilitation Unit

Church Hill

Newhaven

BN9 9HH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)