Team Lead Physiotherapist - NICU

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Team Lead Physiotherapist for the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit in Oxford. The role involves managing a clinical caseload, operational management, and leading a multi-professional team to deliver high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced, self-motivated Physiotherapist for NICU.
• Operational management and supervision responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of NICU and ENT Physiotherapy services.
• Supervise and teach Physiotherapists and students.
• Maintain a clinical caseload of complex patients.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Reasoning

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Physiotherapy Degree

Job description

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Job Title: Team Lead Physiotherapist - NICU, Oxford

Client: Oxford University Hospitals

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e6509ee0a0c0

Job Views: 3

Posted: 15.05.2025

Expiry Date: 29.06.2025

Job Overview

The opportunity has arisen for an experienced, self-motivated, and innovative Physiotherapist to join our Acute Neurosciences Therapy team as the lead for the team working in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The broader team is led by a Clinical Lead Therapist and provides care to both inpatients and the intensive care unit. The Team Lead Physiotherapist will lead and collaborate with the multi-professional team on the bedded NICU to deliver early high-quality assessments and rehabilitation, managing a clinical caseload of highly complex neurosurgical and neuro-medical patients.

The role also involves operational management, supervision, teaching Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants, and students, and leading audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based projects.

Main Duties

• Responsible for operational management and development of the NICU and ENT Physiotherapy service.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the Physiotherapy service for NICU and ENT using expert knowledge.
• Provide specialist support and advice to the NICU and ENT team with clinical reasoning skills.
• Supervise and teach senior and junior Physiotherapists and students within NICU.
• Maintain a clinical caseload of highly complex patients as an autonomous practitioner.
• Lead in evidence-based practice, quality assurance, and standards of care in NICU.
• Initiate and participate in projects, implementing changes and monitoring standards.
• Contribute to the development of cardiorespiratory care services across the Trust.
• Represent Physiotherapy at relevant Critical Care networks within the Trust and Thames Valley Health Authority.
• Liaise with other ICU and Neurosciences teams regarding patient care across Trust sites.

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

One of the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a wide range of clinical services and medical education across four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital. Our values focus on delivering compassionate excellence, emphasizing compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. We are committed to a safe, respectful hiring environment and encourage applications from candidates dedicated to high standards of care.