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

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to lead the Orthopaedic and Surgical team. The ideal candidate will have substantial post-graduation experience and a passion for delivering high quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include managing a complex caseload, providing leadership for junior staff, and contributing to service development. This role emphasizes team collaboration and continuous professional development within the dynamic environment of the NHS.

Benefits

Access to core skills training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial post-graduation experience with significant Band 6 NHS experience.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload of patients with complex needs.
• Experience in leading a team and participating in service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Orthopaedic and Surgical physiotherapy team.
• Drive service development and implement guidelines.
• Supervise Physiotherapy students on placement.

Skills

Patient centered care

Leadership

Evidence based practice

Supervision and appraisal

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Physiotherapist – Orthopaedic / Surgical Team Lead
Band 7

The opportunity has arisen to join out Inpatient Therapy Team, we are looking for Highly Experienced Physiotherapist to lead the Orthopaedic and Surgical physiotherapy team.

We are looking for a highly motivated Physiotherapist to join and lead the Orthopaedic / Surgical therapy team who is driven to deliver high quality, patient centered care and is willing to actively participate and lead the services going forward in order to deliver the best possible model of care, fit to meet the needs in the modern NHS. As the Team Lead you will need to drive forward service development, promoting excellent care by leading on implementation of guidelines and promoting evidence based practice.

You should have Substantial post-graduation experience, with significant Band 6 experience including relevant NHS experience.

As a department, we are committed to providing an excellent service to our patients and we believe strongly in the continued development of all our staff.
Interview date TBC
• Manage a caseload of patients with routine and complex needs, using evidence based/patient focused principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To actively participate in the weekend and on call rota.
• To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy services within the Surgical /Orthopaedic team, holding responsibility for defined projects
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust Physiotherapy service
• To regularly supervise Physiotherapy students on placement













Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide 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’re 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 Wednesday 16 Jul 2025