Team Lead Physiotherapist - Day Hospital

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to lead the Day Hospital Therapy Team at Buccleuch Lodge.

This Band 7 role combines highly specialist clinical practice with team leadership, service development and quality improvement. Based within the Day Hospital at Buccleuch Lodge, Withington Hospital, you will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for older people attending specialist older people's clinics, including those living with frailty, Parkinson's disease and falls risk.

You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary therapy team, working closely with consultants, nurses, occupational therapists and operational colleagues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist looking to progress into a leadership role, or an existing Band 7 seeking a new challenge in an innovative and developing service.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide clinical and operational leadership for the Day Hospital Therapy Team whilst maintaining a specialist clinical caseload. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering advanced physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients with complex needs.
• Supporting Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment clinics and specialist Parkinson's pathways.
• Leading and coordinating the day-to-day activity of the therapy team.
• Providing supervision, appraisal, professional support and development for staff and learners.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
• Leading service improvement, quality improvement and pathway development initiatives.
• Monitoring quality, performance, patient outcomes and service risks to support effective service delivery.
• Contributing to workforce planning, recruitment and the ongoing development of the service.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of a specialist older people's service while developing your leadership skills within one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working, empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job, it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 349-CSS-8344622-RL3

Job description
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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Person Specification
Essential qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
• State registration via Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Relevant postgraduate study or equivalent specialist experience.
• Practice educator qualification or willingness to undertake.

Desirable qualifications:

• Master's level study or equivalent.
• Leadership or management qualification.
• Quality Improvement training.

Essential knowledge and experience:

• Significant postgraduate clinical experience at a senior/specialist level in a relevant field, following postgraduate clinical experience as a junior in a broad rotational post.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of supervising, supporting or developing staff and/or students.
• Evidence of involvement in service development, service improvement or change management.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding.
• Understanding of rehabilitation pathways, discharge planning and community services for older people.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• Experience in a post at this level
• Experience working within frailty, older people's services, Day Hospital, Parkinson's services, falls, rehabilitation or community services.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Knowledge of community and Intermediate Care Services

Essential values and attributes:

• Flexible and adaptable approach to service needs.
• Commitment to delivering high quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across services and organisations.

Desirable values and attributes:

• Experience acting as a clinical champion, lead clinician or professional lead.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Roles at this Trust may require a DBS check. The costs of the check are subject to the Trust's cost recovery policy and may be deducted from salary within the first three months of employment.

Equality of opportunity: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce.