Critical Care & Surgery Therapy Service Lead
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Overview
Due to a forthcoming retirement, a vacancy has arisen for a Band 8A Physiotherapist in the Critical Care and Surgery Therapy Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT). This is a full time, 37.5 hours per week post plus additional weekend and on-call duties. It is a mixed clinical, strategic and budget holder post for a therapy team covering critical care, medical respiratory patients (in-patients and outpatients), cardiology and surgery. The team includes registered occupational therapists and physiotherapists (Bands 5-7) and support staff (bands 3 and 4). The service is part of a wider Rehabilitation Department across Trust sites.
The successful post-holder must have excellent acute respiratory physiotherapy skills appropriate to working on a general adult Critical Care Unit, as well as with general medicine and acute rehabilitation patients. Interviews will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills.
Main duties
* Oversee the Critical Care & Surgery Therapy Service across Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke sites; work with clinical specialists and team leaders to develop the service in line with departmental, trust, regional and national priorities.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; supported by the Rehabilitation Services Manager to deliver governance and performance of the team.
* Apply enhanced specialist therapy knowledge in critical care, respiratory and surgery; assess and treat a specialist complex caseload.
* Lead on service development, audit and research to deliver best-practice, evidence-based care.
* Participate in the on-call respiratory physiotherapy out-of-hours rota with the same frequency as others on the rota.
About Us
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We offer a range of staff benefits and are a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered.
Details
Date posted: 04 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 8a; Salary £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Job reference: 176-F-7305098-A
Job Description and Person Specification
Please see the attached documents for full details on job responsibilities and essential/desirable qualifications.
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registered
* Evidence of CPD relevant to the post
* Postgraduate specialist training in Respiratory care to Master’s level or equivalent
* Leadership qualification
Desirable
* CSP member
* Member of CSP Specialist section - ACPRC
Experience
Essential
* Experience at senior NHS level
* Clinical experience within Critical Care
* Experience in acute inpatient hospital environment
* Multidisciplinary working
* Experience leading clinical audit and/or research
* Experience developing staff and sharing knowledge
* Leadership or management role at Band 7
Desirable
* Experience of change management
* Ability to work with regional/national networks
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* High level of specialist clinical knowledge in respiratory care
* Sound knowledge of interventions relevant to the clinical area
* Autonomous working with the ability to work in a team
* Leadership and motivational skills
* Organisational skills and ability to manage priorities
* Delegation and oversight
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Negotiation and persuasive skills
* IT skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and will require a DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
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