Physiotherapist Team Lead MSK Outpatient

As an Advanced Physiotherapist you will be responsible for undertaking service reviews and audits to evaluate quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes, implementing changes in practice to maintain a high standard of clinical care. You will be responsible for developing professional relationships locally, regionally, and nationally, where required, to support the development of clinical pathways relevant to the service. You will also take a lead role in supervising, teaching, and appraising physiotherapists, non-qualified physiotherapy staff, students to graduate level, and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) staff, supporting their professional development and ensuring excellence in physiotherapeutic care within this specialty.

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• To continue developing highly specialist clinical skills and knowledge by practicing across a wide range of MSK outpatient conditions, attending in-service training sessions, and completing specialist personal development activities as identified in individual Personal Development Plans.
  
• To maintain personal professional registration and accountability by complying with requirements of the relevant professional body, exercising professional responsibility, and following departmental and Trust policies to ensure ongoing licensure and safe practice.
  
• To plan, organise, and deliver departmental training and education sessions that support the professional and personal development of staff, ensuring knowledge and skills are consistently enhanced across the team.
  
• To ensure accurate, timely, and effective communication with patients, carers, and relevant MDT members regarding patient care, including maintaining comprehensive clinical records in line with Trust and professional body standards.
  
• To oversee competency development and clinical education of staff and physiotherapy students on placement, ensuring all team members achieve and maintain high standards of practice and clinical outcomes.
  
• To lead and actively participate in service improvement initiatives, including research, audits, and data collection, using findings to inform clinical practice enhancements and improve patient outcomes.
  

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• HCPC registered Physiotherapist with Degree in Physiotherapy.
  
• Advanced MSK outpatient physiotherapy experience.
  
• Experience supervising and developing junior staff and students.
  
• Proven involvement in audits, service improvement, and evidence-based practice.
  
• Knowledge of Moving & Handling, BLS, and SystemOne.
  

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