Lead Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Lead Specialist Physiotherapist at the Oxford Sleep and Ventilation Service. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care while ensuring standards are maintained. The role requires a degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration, offering a competitive salary within the Agenda for Change pay scale.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC Registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in delivering high-quality care.
• Monitor care standards and report to the Directorate.
• Provide clinical support in various healthcare settings.

Skills

Expert clinical knowledge and judgement

Leadership in multidisciplinary team

Advanced evidence-based interventions

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc Hons)

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Summary

The Oxford Sleep and Ventilation Service is a tertiary centre of excellence caring for around 20,000 CPAP patients and an estimated 1,500 non‑invasive ventilation, tracheostomy and cough augmentation patients. The multidisciplinary team includes Nurses, Physiologists, Physiotherapists and Clinical Support Workers, operating under Consultant oversight. We are recruiting a 0.6 WTE Lead Specialist Physiotherapist to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Use expert clinical knowledge and judgement to lead the team in delivering high‑quality care.
• Monitor and maintain standards of care and report to the Directorate.
• Ensure continuity of care and evaluate effectiveness with patients and/or carers, making adjustments as required.
• Work across professional, organisational, and system boundaries to develop partnerships and networks that improve health outcomes.
• Manage human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
• Lead at a clinical practice level, influencing and directing the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical support in out‑patients, in‑patients and domiciliary settings.
• Apply expert judgement and accept accountability for standards of care.
• Use advanced evidence‑based interventions and manage complex care events.
• Coordinate the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of holistic patient needs.
• Maintain high‑standard communication, including sensitive and complex information, to foster partnership working.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure patient journey and incident management systems are effective.
• Collaborate with the team to develop shared vision, documentation, pathways, protocols, and guidelines.
• Lead team development and continuous improvement, managing the unit budget and applying change‑management skills.
• Participate in the selection, appraisal, and professional development of team members.
• Ensure team maintains clinical competence, statutory training, and involvement in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support educational activities: advance personal knowledge, provide mentorship, coaching, preceptorship, and organise study days.
• Coordinate service review, evaluate practice against evidence, identify risks, and engage in peer review to uphold quality and governance.

Person Specification

• Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc Hons) – essential
• HCPC Registration – essential

Key Details

• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro‑rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 321-MRC-7306932-B7-E
• Job location: Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, OX3 7LE

Visa and Sponsorship

Applications requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.