Team Lead Physiotherapist Orthopaedics and Surgery | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to lead their Orthopaedic and Surgical team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload and providing leadership for junior staff. Candidates should have substantial NHS experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The position promotes service development and implements best practices within the care model.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence within a multidisciplinary team.
• Highly motivated with a commitment to delivering patient-centred, high-quality care.
• Significant experience working in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with routine and complex needs.
• Supervise Physiotherapy students on placement.
• Plan, develop and evaluate Physiotherapy services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Substantial post-graduation experience

Experience as a Band 6 in relevant NHS position

Job description

Physiotherapist – Orthopaedic / Surgical Team Lead

Band 7

Overview

The opportunity has arisen to join our Inpatient Therapy Team. We are looking for a highly experienced Physiotherapist to lead the Orthopaedic and Surgical physiotherapy team. As the Team Lead you will drive service development, promote excellent care by implementing guidelines and evidence‑based practice, and deliver the best possible model of care for patients in the modern NHS.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with routine and complex needs, using evidence‑based, patient‑focused principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• Actively participate in the weekend and on‑call rota.
• Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
• Plan, develop and evaluate Physiotherapy services within the Surgical/Orthopaedic team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust Physiotherapy service.
• Supervise Physiotherapy students on placement.

Qualifications

• Substantial post‑graduation experience with significant Band 6 experience and relevant NHS experience.
• Highly motivated with a commitment to delivering patient‑centred, high‑quality care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long‑term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff, as well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

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This advert closes on Friday 31 Oct 2025