Team Leader Physiotherapist (Medicine)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to lead the medical physiotherapy team. The role involves high-level clinical leadership, developing services across general medicine and several specialties. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in acute settings, strong leadership skills, and the ability to supervise junior staff. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• Extensive demonstrable postgraduate experience across all specialties.
• Senior level experience within various medical wards in an acute hospital setting.
• Proven leadership and experience in managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the medical team.
• Plan and evaluate the Physiotherapy Service.
• Supervise and manage junior staff.

Skills

Multidisciplinary communication

Leadership

Team-working

Clinical autonomy

Education

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic physiotherapist with excellent multidisciplinary communication to lead and develop the medical physiotherapy team. This post is integral to the delivery of a high standard of physiotherapeutic care and to the multidisciplinary team's ability to provide smooth and appropriate discharge planning with the wider community MDT. The successful candidate will work as a senior clinician in the field of general medicine, respiratory, oncology, haematology, hepatology, gastroenterology wards and respiratory out-patients areas. The successful candidate must have extensive experience at a senior level in the field of acute medical and respiratory physiotherapy; be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of personal autonomy, clinical skill, leadership and knowledge of the national healthcare agenda. You must have good inter-personal skills, work well in a multidisciplinary team environment and have the ability to lead a team in challenging times. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a high level of clinical leadership to the medical team.
• Undertake a team leader role with support from the Head of Physiotherapy and Therapies Directorate Manager in planning, coordinating, delivering, developing and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to general medicine, respiratory, oncology, haematology, hepatology, gastroenterology wards and respiratory out-patients on a day-to-day basis, across the trust to deliver a seven-day service to medical areas.
• Provide clinical leadership to more junior staff and ensure governance agendas are delivered in line with trust structure.
• Supervise and performance manage all staff line managed by this post.
• Take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty who may have acute complex and/or acute on chronic presentation, determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

About Us

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust offers opportunities for career development in a progressive working environment.

Please note that all communication will be electronic. If you have issues applying online, contact the recruitment manager for this post. We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Vacancies may close early; if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Details

• Date posted: 01 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 216-EG-C7473771
• Job locations: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Job Description

Job responsibilities: See the attached job description; a full copy can be downloaded where applicable.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential
• Extensive demonstrable postgraduate experience across all specialties.
• Demonstrable senior level experience within general medicine, respiratory, oncology, haematology, hepatology, gastroenterology wards and respiratory out-patients in an acute hospital setting.
• Senior experience in management of post-operative/critical care/major trauma patients with a broad range of complex cardiorespiratory and rehabilitation needs.
• Proven leadership and team-working abilities; experience in appraising and supervising junior staff/students; teaching; CPD and integrating evidence-based practice into current work; experience delivering physiotherapy within the NHS.
• Experience delivering physiotherapy provision in the acute setting.

• Desirable
• Extensive demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Experience of complex MDT working and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Essential
• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Willingness to maintain own development and encourage others to do likewise.

• Desirable
• MSc relevant to the area.
• Leadership and Management training.
• Involvement with audit and research.

Other Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS submission will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered; see UK Visas and Immigration for details. UK registration with current professional status is required.

Employer details: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH. Website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/