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 with therapy specialities across Trust sites.
The service is varied in acuity and complexity and requires excellent therapeutic skills and communication. The Lead post will communicate with senior figures within NWAFT and the local health economy to achieve the best outcomes for patients in the area served by the team and the wider rehabilitation service.
The successful post-holder must have excellent acute respiratory physiotherapy skills suitable for 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.
Responsibilities
The Critical Care & Surgery Therapy Service Lead has oversight for the critical care, respiratory and surgery therapy service and its development across Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke sites. The role works closely with the clinical specialist and team leader to advance the service in line with departmental, trust, regional and national priorities. This includes extensive work with internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will be supported by the Rehabilitation Services Manager and will be accountable for the overall performance governance of the Critical Care & Surgery therapy team.
The post holder will work using an enhanced level of practice, applying specialist therapy knowledge in critical care, respiratory and surgery. They will assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients and lead on service development, audit and research initiatives to deliver best-practice, evidence-based care. They must participate actively in the on-call respiratory physiotherapy out-of-hours rota with the same frequency as others fulfilling this rota.
About us
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff. See the attached leaflet for details. We are a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered.
Details
Date posted: 04 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 176-F-7305098-A
Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
On-site location information included.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registered
* Evidence of CPD relevant to the post
* Post graduate specialist training in Respiratory care to master's level or equivalent
* Leadership qualification
Desirable
* CSP member
* Member of CSP Specialist section - ACPRC
Experience
Essential
* NHS experience working at senior level
* Clinical experience within Critical Care
* Experience within acute inpatient hospital environment
* Multi-Disciplinary working
* Experience leading clinical audit and/or research
* Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge
* Leadership or management role at band 7
Desirable
* Experience of change management
* Ability to demonstrate working with regional/national networks
Knowledge
Essential
* Highly developed specialist clinical knowledge in respiratory care
* Sound knowledge of interventions relevant to the clinical area
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Leadership and motivational skills
* Organisational and juggling competing priorities
* Delegation and oversight
* Communication skills (written and verbal)
* Negotiation and persuasive skills
* IT skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
UK Registration and Sponsorship: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Skilled worker sponsorship information and overseas criminal records guidance are provided in the attached notices.
Employer details
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Employer website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
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