Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

This role is an excellent opportunity to work as a Specialist Physiotherapist. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining specialist clinical skills and providing expert advice in relation to identified specialism.

• Maintain specialist clinical skills and provide expert advice in relation to identified specialism.
• Organise and prioritise own workload and monitor those you clinically supervise within a defined area.
• Independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions for routine and urgent referrals received within the specialist area.
• Use sound clinical judgements to prioritise patients within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of resources.
• Undertake holistic and comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies that change across the caseload.
• Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Maintain timely documentation of clinical records and audit the documentation of supervisees.
• Establish and maintain empathetic relationships with patients and carers to reassure, support and engage their involvement and co-operation in the rehabilitation process.
• Communicate complex and often highly sensitive and emotional information regarding diagnosis, rehabilitation aims and expected outcomes of treatment to patients and carers.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of current physiotherapy practices and standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• This role requires a high level of autonomy and self-motivation.
• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of the service and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Regular supervision and appraisal sessions will be provided to support your continued professional development.