Therapy Team Lead Musculoskeletal Outpatients

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead Physiotherapist to join our well-established MSK Outpatient Service at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. The successful applicant will have extensive MSK experience and be confident in delivering evidence-based assessment and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. The role will predominantly be based at our Montagu site and community hubs. Day-to-day responsibilities will include managing a complex clinical caseload, overseeing waiting lists, leading a range of clinical governance activities, and providing line management, coaching, and development support within the department. The post holder will also support the Service Lead in the ongoing development and improvement of the wider MSK Physiotherapy Service, helping to achieve agreed clinical and financial performance targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).

The successful applicant will be proactive, highly motivated, and committed to their own continuing professional development, both clinically and as a leader. They will demonstrate the ability to adapt to new challenges, consistently put patients first, and promote collaboration and innovation within the team.

Main duties of the job

• To provide operational management and leadership to your team.
• To manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients.
• To act as a point of contact for other agencies for issues relating to Therapy provision.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients.
• To ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the team.
• To work with other members of the team in the development of the service.
• To ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.
• To represent the Therapy Team and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service throughout the Trust.
• To manage performance of designated area/s of service within agreed KPIs.
• To promote distributed leadership within entire team and embed QII methods.

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 272-8321587
Closing date: 03 November 2026

Essential qualifications and experience

• Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or MSc with a licence to practice physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Leadership Training
• Significant post registration experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Experience in managing/leading a team
• Evidence of leading change in relation to Quality Improvement
• Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
• Evidence of MDT working, multi-agency liaison and close working with orthopaedics, GP's and consultants
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage day to day running of services, prioritise workload and work with speed and accuracy
• Organise own workload and assist others to manage their caseloads
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to comprehend and work within Trust's policies to meet the differing needs of patients and carers, including Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• MSc level study in relevant clinical area
• Understanding and involvement in complaints and DATIX management

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.

How to apply
Apply through our website. For questions about the job, contact Rachel Stagg, Therapy Manager MSK Outpatients, at rachelstagg@nhs.net or 01302644207.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT's privacy notice is available on request.