Clinical Lead Physiotherapist - Critical Care (Aintree)

Position: Clinical Lead Physiotherapist – Critical Care (Aintree)

Employer: NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group

Location: Aintree Hospital, Liverpool

Salary: £55,690 – £62,682 per annum (pro rata)

Band: 8a

Contract: Permanent (Part‑time, 30 hrs/week)

Closing date: 08/12/2025 23:59

Manage a highly specialist clinical caseload within critical care, providing clinical leadership to the physiotherapy staff and ensuring development of clinical and professional skills within the team.

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• Act as clinical lead and manage day‑to‑day operations of the specialist physiotherapy service.
  
• Interpret and implement professional and national standards for the specialty.
  
• Provide advanced therapeutic interventions, including invasive and non‑invasive ventilator management.
  
• Critically evaluate treatment outcomes and ensure evidence‑based practice.
  
• Lead senior staff in morbidity and mortality meetings.
  
• Maintain knowledge of current NHS frameworks, quality indicators and risk assessment.
  
• Co‑ordinate with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers and communities.
  

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• Degree – Therapy Profession.
  
• Current registration HCPC.
  
• Educator/mentorship qualification or equivalent.
  
• Desirable: training qualification in relevant management/leadership development.
  

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• Demonstrable experience in formal staff management and supervision.
  
• Experience of HR issues such as recruitment, retention, sickness, attendance and special leave.
  

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• Extensive knowledge of therapy practice within the designated clinical area.
  
• Understanding of standardised assessment tools and treatment principles.
  
• Awareness of NHS issues and relevant frameworks/quality indicators.
  
• Understanding of risk assessment and health & safety.
  

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• Specialist clinical skills with up‑to‑date knowledge.
  
• Effective communication at all levels.
  
• Stress management and support for others.
  
• Collaboration skills and teamwork.
  
• Tact, diplomacy and empathy.
  
• Organisational and negotiation skills.
  
• Leadership, motivation, delegation and advocacy.
  
• Teaching and presentation skills.
  
• A holistic problem‑solving and evidence‑based approach.
  

Applicants must have a UK professional registration. Please check your email account regularly as we will use it to contact you regarding your application. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. All applicants, including those from under‑represented groups, are encouraged to apply. The Trust cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role under current UK Visas & Immigration rules.