Physiotherapy Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave including bankhol

Pension scheme (employer and employee)

Spire for you rewards platform

Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Support for work-life balance and O&D

Job summary

Spire Liverpool Hospital is seeking a Physiotherapy Manager to lead its physiotherapy department on a permanent, full‑time basis. The role oversees service strategy, clinical standards, quality improvement, resource use and HR for the team, with responsibility for how technology is used in patient measurement and treatment.

The post requires HCPC registration and a physiotherapy degree, with supervisory or management qualifications desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in physiotherapy (BSc Hons) or equivalent.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience leading a physiotherapy department or similar teams is desirable.
• Experience applying clinical reasoning to complex or orthopaedic patient cases.
• Supervisory or management qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physiotherapy department, set service strategy and improvement policies.
• Set and monitor assessment, diagnosis and treatment standards with clinicians and audit regularly.
• Develop clinical and managerial knowledge and support peer development.
• Improve quality and benchmark practice to implement best practice.
• Direct efficient use of physical and financial resources and carry out HR activities.
• Foster a safe environment and promote equality and diversity.
• Plan and quality assure the use of technology for measurement, monitoring, and treatment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Clinical audit

Partnership with consultants

Education

BSc Physiotherapy (Hons)

HCPC registration

Job description

Spire Liverpool Hospital is seeking a Physiotherapy Manager to lead its physiotherapy department on a permanent, full-time basis. The post covers service strategy, clinical standards, quality improvement, resource use and HR for the team, along with oversight of how technology is used for patient measurement and treatment. The caseload is complex and varied, must include orthopaedics, and involves close working with consultants. HCPC registration and a physiotherapy degree are required, and a supervisory or management qualification is desirable.

What the job involves

• Lead the physiotherapy department and set its service strategy and improvement policies
• Set and monitor physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment standards with specialist physiotherapists, and ensure regular audit
• Develop own clinical and managerial knowledge, support others' professional development and lead them in new ideas and practice
• Improve quality and benchmark current practice, trends and developments to implement best practice
• Determine the effective use of physical and financial resources
• Carry out HR activities for all team members
• Create a working environment and culture that improves health, safety and security
• Develop practice in assessing health and wellbeing needs
• Enable people to exercise their rights and promote equality and diversity
• Assist with research and development
• Plan, monitor and quality assure the use of technology for measuring, monitoring and treating patients
• Prevent and control healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) in line with agreed personal responsibilities

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in physiotherapy (BSc Hons) or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Experience

• Applying clinical reasoning to complex and varied patient case mixes, including orthopaedics
• Working in partnership with consultants and helping create innovative service solutions
• Clinical leadership, such as developing peers and managing change

Nice to have

• Supervisory or management qualification

What’s offered

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Support for work-life balance and ongoing development