Acute Respiratory Clinical Team Lead
The closing date is 01 September 2025
Job summary
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 7 Clinical Team Lead Physiotherapist to assume clinical and operational leadership of the Respiratory Physiotherapy Team at St Richards Hospital, Chichester to cover 12 months secondment leave. This role would suit a practitioner with highly developed leadership and people skills who are able to balance the day-to-day operational running and governance of a past paced, multi-faceted team with a clear vision for the future development of the service and staff. Candidates should be skilled in the assessment and treatment of complex, acutely unwell patients as well as the long-term management of those with ongoing respiratory conditions. We are a research active therapies department with strong links to the Trust Research and Innovation Committee and local HEI's. We are continuing to develop local clinical research activity and will support staff to develop clinical academic careers. Full details of requirements for this role are detailed in the person specification within the job description. For further information about the role or the service please contact Victoria Bulbeck/Deb Dykes. Informal visits are recommended.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the operational management of the Respiratory inpatient team including; Medical and surgical wards, ITU and the ITU MDT follow up clinic, cardiac ward and support the paediatric ward.
- To be responsible for the training and development of the staff working in the respiratory physiotherapy team and on-call service
- To lead in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients who may have complex respiratory needs
- To provide an effective high quality service to all patients and assist with the supervision and teaching of physiotherapists/students/technicians/assistants in that speciality
- To provide skilled team leadership and service development
- To implement policy and policy changes in own clinical area and to assist with the setting and monitoring of standards of practice.
- To undertake evidence based projects in conjunction with the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in appropriate departmental research in this clinical area.
- To problem solve clinical and non-clinical complex situations
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
18 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
279-7334396-AUG25
Job locations
St Richards Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richards Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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