Overview
The Physiotherapy Team Lead role at NHS Lanarkshire will develop, manage and deliver a specialist Physiotherapy Service within the Medical Service at University Hospital Wishaw and may expand to other clinical areas. The post holder will provide inpatient rehabilitation across a range of specialties and hold clinical responsibility in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Respiratory Out‑patients. The role is pivotal in delivering the Lanarkshire Medical Care Group priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a specialist physiotherapy team to deliver high quality care.
* Introduce new approaches to physiotherapy access and process, focusing on health promotion and self‑management.
* Develop and implement service delivery models in line with clinical guidelines and care group leads.
* Advise on and implement audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.
* Represent the physiotherapy service in multidisciplinary teams and strategic meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC registration.
* Degree level education or working towards it.
* Postgraduate expertise in a relevant specialty, with comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines.
* Management qualification or equivalent evidence gained through experience.
* Continuous professional development evidence (study days, courses, postgraduate qualifications).
* Excellent team‑working, leadership, listening, communication, interpersonal, time‑management, and basic IT skills.
* Full UK/EU/EEA driving licence.
Additional Preferences
* Membership of a relevant specialist interest group.
* Evidence of training in supervision and leadership.
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
* Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience of research and audit.
Contract
* Permanent
* Full time, 37 hours per week.
Location
Physiotherapy within University Hospital Wishaw. Shortlisted candidates may also be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations within NHS Lanarkshire.
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
* 8 public holidays.
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme and life insurance benefits.
* Paid sick leave, occupational health services and employee counselling services.
* Work‑life balance policies and procedures.
Contact
Please contact Laura Walker, Physiotherapy Lead at laura.walker@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Marion Bisset Recruitment Administrator at marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk for enquiries.
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