Lead Physiotherapist - Stroke & Neuro

NHS Fife; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife is seeking a Team Lead Physiotherapist (Stroke/Neuro) at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. The post leads a physiotherapy team, managing clinical service delivery and staff development within the stroke/neurology ward.

The role requires leadership in complex discharge planning, excellent communication for MDT work, and a commitment to teaching the next generation of clinicians. Permanent, 36 hours per week, Band 7.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a physiotherapy team in neurology or stroke settings.
• Strong clinical leadership and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for MDT working.
• Experience with quality improvement, clinical audit and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Stroke/Neuro Physiotherapy Team and provide clinical leadership within the ward.
• Oversee Physiotherapy service delivery across inpatient wards at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.
• Supervise and develop the physiotherapy staff; contribute to education of students and trainees.
• Participate in quality improvement, audits, in-service training and PDP meetings to ensure evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

MDT collaboration

Discharge planning

Clinical leadership

Job description

NHS Fife is seeking a Team Lead Physiotherapist (Stroke/Neuro) at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. The post leads a physiotherapy team, managing clinical service delivery and staff development within the stroke/neurology ward.

The role requires leadership in complex discharge planning, excellent communication for MDT work, and a commitment to teaching the next generation of clinicians. Permanent, 36 hours per week, Band 7.