Lead, Inspire, and Shape the Future of Community AHP Services
Allied Health Professional (AHP) Lead - Physiotherapist
Are you an experienced and passionate physiotherapist ready to take the next step in leadership?
We are looking for a registered physiotherapist to join our AHP Leads team who is enthusiastic about quality, people, and improvement--someone who can inspire teams, influence systems, and help shape the future of community services.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Main duties of the job
As an AHP Lead, you will provide clinical leadership across AHP teams, working closely with operational and clinical colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care. Your portfolio will mainly be working with our Community Therapy Service in addition to other community AHP teams in the pathway where needed.
This is a key leadership role with scope to:
* Drive service development and quality improvement including neighbourhood working
* Champion AHP professional standards and supervision
* Influence pathway design, governance, and decision‑making
* Support and develop multidisciplinary teams
* Act as a visible, credible AHP leader within the wider organisation
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who:
* Is a registered physiotherapist with varied clinical experience
* Has leadership or service development experience (formal or informal)
* Is passionate about quality, safety, and continuous improvement
* Can confidently lead change, engage others, and influence at system level
* Values compassionate, inclusive leadership and teamwork
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Experience as a registered senior Allied Health Professional across a range of settings in physical health
* Evidence based reflective practice and clinical reasoning skills
* Operational and Resource management skills
* Experience of Multidisciplinary team leadership
Skills
* Extensive knowledge of other AHP professions and community services
* Clinical and legislative knowledge of disciplines within the HCPC
* Management qualification or in process of application/completion
* Fitness to perform manual handling and rehabilitation activities
* Interest in clinical specialism
Driving
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
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