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Outpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
Full-time, Permanent
37.5 hours per week
Job Summary:
The Outpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist will be responsible for leading the outpatient physiotherapy services. This role involves working with the Orthopaedic and Surgical Consultants, GPs, and other health professions in the outpatient setting.
As a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, we are looking for a highly skilled clinician with leadership experience in providing clinical support, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care within the outpatient department, managing a therapies team, and driving overall service development and quality improvement projects in conjunction with the Inpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.
The Lead Physiotherapist will need to demonstrate enhanced knowledge and MDT-working experience to lead in the assessment, and the implementation of effective pre/ post-operative treatment plans, particularly in the areas of musculoskeletal (MSK) and orthopaedics. Previous experience in breast care will be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of therapists, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional development.
Oversee the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of outpatients, with a focus on MSK and orthopaedic conditions, ensuring evidence-based practice and the highest level of clinical care. Skills and experience in breast care is highly advantageous.
Act as a clinical expert and mentor, supporting the team in complex clinical decision-making, delivery of supervision and teaching will be required regularly.
Ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the Outpatient Physiotherapy Services, including staff scheduling, resource allocation, and equipment management.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safe and efficient service delivery in the outpatient setting.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Outpatient Department, implementing quality improvement initiatives as needed.
Manage departmental budgets and contribute to financial planning and reporting.
Contribute to the strategic planning and development of Outpatient Physiotherapy Services, focusing on expanding MSK and orthopaedic offerings.
Identify opportunities for service expansion and innovation, leading projects to enhance patient care and service delivery in the Outpatient Department.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including consultants, other healthcare professionals, and external partners.
Ensure that all outpatient clients receive personalised, compassionate care, with treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records by hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
Ensure patient safety and the highest standards of clinical governance are always upheld.
Lead clinical audits and participate in external inspections and accreditation processes.
Implement and monitor quality assurance initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement in outpatient service delivery.
Qualifications and Experience:
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
Significant post-qualification experience, including experience in a senior or leadership role within outpatient services.
Demonstrable expertise in managing outpatient physiotherapy services, with a strong background in MSK and orthopaedics.
Strong clinical skills with experience managing complex cases across MSK and orthopaedic specialities.
Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
In return, we offer:
35 days of Annual Leave (inclusive of bank holidays) that increase with long service
Access to eye test vouchers and a variety of retail discount vouchers.
Private Healthcare
Staff Referral scheme
Company pension scheme
On-going training and professional development opportunities
Season Ticket Loan
Help to buy a bike
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Visa Sponsorship
If you or anyone you know may be interested, please apply with your most up to date CV.
Referral bonus of 350!
