Senior Clinical Lead Physiotherapist – Urgent Care

NHS; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a highly skilled Physiotherapist for a senior clinical and leadership position in Sheerness. This role involves managing team operations, overseeing caseloads, and providing expert rehabilitation for patients with complex needs. Responsibilities include leading the physiotherapy function, delivering high-quality care, and contributing to service development. Candidates should have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and experience in urgent care. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

AFC Band 7 salary

NHS Pension

Membership of My Reward Hub

Access to wages as earned

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Outstanding CPD opportunities

Open supportive culture

On-site parking

Free tea, coffee, and milk

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration are essential.
• CSP membership is required.
• Experience in Urgent Care Response and/or Intermediate Care is necessary.
• Strong clinical experience working with complex rehabilitation and older adults is essential.
• Experience supporting junior staff is valuable.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and clinical reasoning skills are required.
• Must be confident with IT systems and digital documentation.
• Commitment to professional development and evidence‑based practice is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physiotherapy function, ensuring high‑quality patient‑centred care.
• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation for complex cases.
• Oversee physiotherapy staff and resources.
• Support senior managers as required.
• Contribute to service development and clinical standards.
• Support and develop colleagues through supervision and mentoring.

Skills

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

CSP membership

Experience in Urgent Care Response

Strong clinical experience

Experience supporting junior staff

Excellent communication

Confident with IT systems

Committed to professional development

Education

MSc in management/leadership (desirable)

Job description

A leading health care provider seeks a highly skilled Physiotherapist for a senior clinical and leadership position in Sheerness. This role involves managing team operations, overseeing caseloads, and providing expert rehabilitation for patients with complex needs. Responsibilities include leading the physiotherapy function, delivering high-quality care, and contributing to service development. Candidates should have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and experience in urgent care. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.