Paediatric & Learning Disability Physiotherapy Lead

NHS Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 35 days

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to lead Paediatric and Learning Disability Physiotherapy Services across NHS Lanarkshire. This Service Lead role combines strategic leadership with frontline clinical expertise to improve outcomes for children and young people.

You will oversee service delivery, staff development, and change initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to reduce health inequalities and ensure high-quality, person-centred

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in paediatric/learning disability physiotherapy.
• Experience in leadership, line management and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run the physiotherapy service and monitor changes.
• Contribute to strategic planning and workforce redesign.
• Line management and leadership of staff across sites.
• Provide clinical support to less experienced physiotherapists.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Change management

Team development

Education

HCPC registration

Masters level

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to lead Paediatric and Learning Disability Physiotherapy Services across NHS Lanarkshire. This Service Lead role combines strategic leadership with frontline clinical expertise to improve outcomes for children and young people.

You will oversee service delivery, staff development, and change initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to reduce health inequalities and ensure high-quality, person-centred