Outpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

King Edward VII's Hospital

The closing date is 28 April 2025

Job summary

The Outpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist will be responsible for leading the outpatient physiotherapy services at King Edward VII's Hospital. This role involves working with the Orthopaedic and Surgical Consultants, GPs, and other health professions in the outpatient setting. As a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, we are looking for a highly skilled clinician with leadership experience in providing clinical support, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care within the outpatient department, managing a therapies team, and driving overall service development and quality improvement projects in conjunction with the Inpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. The Lead Physiotherapist will need to demonstrate enhanced knowledge and MDT-working experience to lead in the assessment, and the implementation of effective pre/ post-operative treatment plans, particularly in the areas of musculoskeletal (MSK) and orthopaedics. Previous experience in breast care will be highly advantageous.

Main duties of the job

For more details and to apply, head over to our website. Please note that only email applications will be taken into account.

https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/careers/outpatient-clinical-lead-physiotherapist

  • Lead and manage a team of therapists, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional development.
  • Oversee the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of outpatients, with a focus on MSK and orthopaedic conditions, ensuring evidence-based practice and the highest level of clinical care. Skills and experience in breast care is highly advantageous.
  • Act as a clinical expert and mentor, supporting the team in complex clinical decision-making, delivery of supervision and teaching will be required regularly.
  • Ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the Outpatient Physiotherapy Services, including staff scheduling, resource allocation, and equipment management.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safe and efficient service delivery in the outpatient setting.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Outpatient Department, implementing quality improvement initiatives as needed.
  • Manage departmental budgets and contribute to financial planning and reporting.
  • Contribute to the strategic planning and development of Outpatient Physiotherapy Services, focusing on expanding MSK and orthopaedic offerings.

About us

We are a 56-bedded acute hospital specialising in Colorectal, Urology, Orthopaedics, Mens Health, and Womens Health which is provided by a friendly, professional, and supportive team that is focused on being a centre of excellence for a wide variety of surgical procedures and treatments. You will be part of a team that cares for a wide range of surgical patients.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0275-25-0002

Job locations

5-10 Beaumont St

London

W1G 6AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Outpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist will be responsible for leading the outpatient physiotherapy services at King Edward VII's Hospital. This role involves working with the Orthopaedic and Surgical Consultants, GPs, and other health professions in the outpatient setting. As a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, we are looking for a highly skilled clinician with leadership experience in providing clinical support, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care within the outpatient department, managing a therapies team, and driving overall service development and quality improvement projects in conjunction with the Inpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. The Lead Physiotherapist will need to demonstrate enhanced knowledge and MDT-working experience to lead in the assessment, and the implementation of effective pre/ post-operative treatment plans, particularly in the areas of musculoskeletal (MSK) and orthopaedics. Previous experience in breast care will be highly advantageous.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Outpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist will be responsible for leading the outpatient physiotherapy services at King Edward VII's Hospital. This role involves working with the Orthopaedic and Surgical Consultants, GPs, and other health professions in the outpatient setting. As a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, we are looking for a highly skilled clinician with leadership experience in providing clinical support, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care within the outpatient department, managing a therapies team, and driving overall service development and quality improvement projects in conjunction with the Inpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. The Lead Physiotherapist will need to demonstrate enhanced knowledge and MDT-working experience to lead in the assessment, and the implementation of effective pre/ post-operative treatment plans, particularly in the areas of musculoskeletal (MSK) and orthopaedics. Previous experience in breast care will be highly advantageous.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
  • HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
  • Significant post-qualification experience, including experience in a senior or leadership role within outpatient services.
  • Demonstrable expertise in managing outpatient physiotherapy services, with a strong background in MSK and orthopaedics.
  • Strong clinical skills with experience managing complex cases across MSK and orthopaedic specialities.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
  • HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
  • Significant post-qualification experience, including experience in a senior or leadership role within outpatient services.
  • Demonstrable expertise in managing outpatient physiotherapy services, with a strong background in MSK and orthopaedics.
  • Strong clinical skills with experience managing complex cases across MSK and orthopaedic specialities.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King Edward VII's Hospital

Address

5-10 Beaumont St

London

W1G 6AA


Employer's website

https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

King Edward VII's Hospital

Address

5-10 Beaumont St

London

W1G 6AA


Employer's website

https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment and Engagement Partner

Jodie Carruthers

recruitment@kingedwardvii.co.uk

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0275-25-0002

Job locations

5-10 Beaumont St

London

W1G 6AA


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