About this role
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.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or MSc with a licence to practice physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Leadership Training
- Significant post registration experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- MSc level study in relevant clinical area
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Understanding and involvement in complaints and DATIX management
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- 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 AF In carers, including Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Montagu Hospital
Adwick Road
Mexborough
S64 0AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)