Physiotherapy Clinical Lead

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist specializing in Neurorehabilitation. You will lead a team in providing exceptional care to patients and ensure smooth service delivery. This role is ideal for an experienced physiotherapist looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification and HCPC registration required.
• Master's level education related to clinical specialty is essential.
• Demonstrable post registration experience in physiotherapy practice is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across the Neurorehabilitation bed base.
• Help with triage and planning of referrals into the services.
• Identify bottlenecks in service delivery and optimize patient flow.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment and intervention principles

Knowledge of anatomy

Knowledge of health and safety

Empathy

Education

Relevant professional qualification

HCPC registration

Post graduate education to master's level or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Neurorehabilitation,

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic , experienced neuro Physiotherapist to provide clinical leadership across our Neurorehabilitation bed base and Early Supported Discharge service across Doncaster and Rotherham

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Lead Physiotherapist you will work alongside Team leaders and other clinical Leads to provide clinical leadership across the bed base and Early Supported Discharge Service. You will help with the triage, planning, prioritisation and review of referrals into the services, problem solving with the team any potential bottlenecks or issues with meeting service delivery targets to optimise patient flow.

To arrange an informal visit or for more information then please contact

Jayne Brocklehurst -Service Manager

Lucy Crofts- Clinical Lead Physiotherapist Community Neurorehabilitation Service

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0178

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital and Rotherham Hospital

Doncaster

Doncaster,

DN4 8QN

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Physiotherapy assessment and intervention principals and practice
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relating to clinical area
• Knowledge of risk management and health and safety
• Empathetic when dealing with emotional situations and giving sensitive information

Desirable

• Knowledge of organisational structures and relationships in health and social care
• Ability to take strategic view for long term service improvements

Qualifications Essential

• Relevant professional qualification
• HCPC registration
• Post graduate education to master's level or equivalent relevant to clinical speciality

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable post registration of clinical practice within physiotherapy practice
• Experience working in an NHS multi-professional setting
• Participation in clinical audit and evaluating the outcomes of a service
• Working to demonstrate autonomy in developing treatment plans, assessment, discharge planning for patients with complex care needs
• Experience of supervising others

Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Physiotherapy assessment and intervention principals and practice
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relating to clinical area
• Knowledge of risk management and health and safety
• Empathetic when dealing with emotional situations and giving sensitive information

Desirable

• Knowledge of organisational structures and relationships in health and social care
• Ability to take strategic view for long term service improvements

Qualifications Essential

• Relevant professional qualification
• HCPC registration
• Post graduate education to master's level or equivalent relevant to clinical speciality

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable post registration of clinical practice within physiotherapy practice
• Experience working in an NHS multi-professional setting
• Participation in clinical audit and evaluating the outcomes of a service
• Working to demonstrate autonomy in developing treatment plans, assessment, discharge planning for patients with complex care needs
• Experience of supervising others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital and Rotherham Hospital

Doncaster

Doncaster,

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital and Rotherham Hospital

Doncaster

Doncaster,

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)