LR223311 Professional Lead Physiotherapist

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Scotland is seeking an experienced Lead Physiotherapist to manage and lead physiotherapy services for mental health and learning disabilities. The role requires significant experience, leadership skills, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include planning and delivering physiotherapy services across diverse settings, with a focus on team development and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in mental health and/or learning disabilities.
• Demonstrable leadership of teams and services/projects.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership of physiotherapy services across MHLDS.
• Lead management and professional development of physiotherapy staff.
• Plan and deliver physiotherapy services in various settings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Service Development

Education

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Management qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

NHS Grampian – Lead Physiotherapist for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Health Services (MHLDS). Grade: Band 8A. Hours of work: 18.5 (18) hours/week. Permanent position.

This position is available for an experienced Physiotherapist to lead the physiotherapy services in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities. The post involves leadership, strategic and operational management and professional development of physiotherapy staff in Royal Cornhill Hospital, and professional leadership of physiotherapy teams/services across Grampian.

The role includes planning, co-ordination and delivery of physiotherapy services in adult and older adult mental health, in-patient and community services in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray; rehabilitation services; in-patient and out-patient eating disorders; forensic services; and community and in-patient learning disability services, with a focus on supporting staff who are highly experienced, innovative, flexible and supportive.

The post holder will work alongside other Allied Health Professional and Physiotherapy Leads, including Dietetics, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy as part of the AHP Leadership team for the MHLDS and will be accountable to the Allied Health Professional Lead. The successful candidate will also work closely with a wide range of other professionals from health and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership of physiotherapy services across MHLDS and supervise staff at Royal Cornhill Hospital and wider Grampian sites.
• Lead leadership, strategic and operational management and professional development of physiotherapy staff.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver physiotherapy services in adult and older adult mental health, in-patient and community settings; rehabilitation; eating disorders (in-patient and out-patient); forensic services; and learning disability services.
• Collaborate with other AHP Leads and multi-disciplinary teams within the MHLDS leadership framework.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified, HCPC registered Physiotherapist with significant professional experience in mental health and/or learning disabilities.
• Management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable leadership of teams and services/projects, experience of service development and improvement, and excellent communication skills.

How to Apply

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and serves Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. We strive to nurture a positive culture, supported by NHS and Social Care values.