*INTERNAL* Clinical Lead Children’s Physiotherapy Service

NHS Jobs; Stafford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Stafford is seeking an Internal Clinical Lead for the Children’s Physiotherapy Service. The post holder will work autonomously, providing advanced assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with complex needs, and will manage complex caseloads, developing individualised plans and care pathways.

They will lead clinical practice, drive service improvement and collaborate with managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children with complex needs.
• Lead clinical practice and drive service improvement.
• Develop and review clinical guidelines, policies and pathways.
• Support staff development through supervision and mentorship.
• Support research, audits and use outcome measures to improve services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and promote patient involvement.

Job description

*INTERNAL* Clinical Lead Children’s Physiotherapy Service

Clinical Responsibilities The post holder will work autonomously as Clinical Lead for the Childrens Physiotherapy Service, providing advanced assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with complex needs. Manage complex caseloads, develop individualised treatment plans and determine appropriate interventions and care pathways. Support referral triage and prioritisation, providing specialist advice to patients, families and healthcare professionals. Apply advanced clinical reasoning, recognise clinical risks and work within professional competence. Deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care based on current evidence. Clinical Leadership and Service Development The post holder will lead clinical practice and drive service improvement. Provide clinical guidance and collaborate with managers, professional leads and multidisciplinary teams. Develop and review clinical guidelines, policies, protocols and pathways. Promote evidence-based practice, innovation, efficiency and appropriate delegation. Represent the service at relevant meetings, committees and professional networks. Education, Training and Clinical Supervision The post holder will support staff development through education, supervision and mentorship. Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional guidance. Support staff induction, competency development and continuing professional development. Identify training needs and contribute to education programmes for staff and healthcare professionals. Educate patients and families, support student placements and contribute to developing future practitioners. Research, Audit and Evidence-Based Practice The post holder will support research and the development of evidence-based practice. Contribute to research, clinical audit and service evaluation. Apply current evidence, national guidance and professional standards to clinical practice. Develop and review evidence-based protocols and guidelines. Use outcome measures, audit findings and feedback to improve services and maintain links with universities and clinical networks. Clinical Governance, Quality and Patient Safety The post holder will promote safe, effective and high-quality care. Participate in clinical governance, audit, benchmarking and quality improvement. Support investigations into clinical incidents, complaints and risks, implementing relevant recommendations. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, professional standards and national guidance. Maintain accurate clinical records and promote patient and carer involvement in service development. Communication and Partnership Working The post holder will build effective relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner organisations. Communicate complex clinical information sensitively, adapting approaches to individual needs. Build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and health, education and social care services. Provide specialist advice and promote coordinated, patient-centred care. Represent the service at relevant meetings and professional networks. Professional Responsibilities The post holder will maintain high professional standards and contribute to service development. Practise autonomously within an agreed scope of advanced clinical practice. Maintain competence through reflection, supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development. Demonstrate accountability, sound clinical judgement and compliance with professional standards and organisational policies. Support service development and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.