Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, experienced and visionary Physiotherapist to join Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) as our Professional Lead for Physiotherapy.
This is a strategically important leadership role within the Psychological Professionals and Therapies Directorate, working under the line management of the Chief Allied Health Professional (AHP). The successful candidate will provide professional leadership and strategic direction for Physiotherapy services and the Physiotherapy workforce across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across a diverse range of services.
In addition to leading the profession, the postholder will act as the Trust's Strategic Falls Lead, driving the development, implementation and evaluation of falls prevention strategies across physical health, mental health and learning disability services to improve patient outcomes, reduce harm and support healthy ageing.
This is a unique opportunity to influence service development at organisational level whilst championing professional excellence, workforce development and innovation.
Main duties of the job
As Professional Lead for Physiotherapy, you will be responsible for providing visible professional leadership, strategic oversight and clinical governance across the Physiotherapy profession within RDaSH.
The Physiotherapy workforce delivers services across multiple pathways including:
- Community Physical Health Services
- Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation
- Community and Specialist Rehabilitation Services
- Mental Health Services – acute and community.
- Community Learning Disability Services
You will work collaboratively with operational leaders, clinical teams, professional leads and system partners to ensure Physiotherapy services are safe, effective, person-centred and aligned to organisational and national priorities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of best evidence-based practice in Physiotherapy
- Application of specialist Physiotherapy assessments and interventions
- Understanding of the role of therapists in the evolving health environment
- Advanced knowledge of clinical quality and patient safety issues and policies
- Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes
- Understanding of professional, HCPC, Trust and departmental standards and guidelines
- Knowledge of the four pillars of practice: clinical, research, leadership and education
- Knowledge of NHS commissioning and integrated care systems.
- Knowledge of organisational governance and assurance processes.
- Knowledge of workforce transformation and strategic workforce planning
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience with evidenced experience working as a senior/consultant level Physiotherapist
- Experience leading professional governance across multiple services.
- Experience influencing organisational strategy.
- Experience leading programmes of change across departments or organisations.
- Experience working effectively with executive and senior leadership teams.
- Experience representing an organisation at regional or national level.
- Experience in research/audit
- Extensive management and leadership experience at service, clinical or team leader level
- Significant success in multidisciplinary working
- Experience supervising senior qualified physiotherapy staff and students
- Experience of effective teaching/presenting in specialist area Initiation and implementation of service development projects and initiatives
- Documented evidence of CPD
- Health, safety and risk awareness
Desirable
- Experience of developing rotational programmes for physiotherapists
- Experience of working/leading at system level
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of postgraduate training to master’s level in Advanced Clinical Practice, or equivalent, and CPD relevant to specialist area
- Leadership/management training
- Clinical supervisors’ course
Desirable
- Clinical Doctorate
- QSIR training
- Specialist Falls training
- Investigator training
- Independent prescribing
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to set and achieve SMART goals and objectives
- Presentation and training skills
- Advanced supervision skills
- Ability to select and implement outcome measures appropriate to service
- Ability to work to deadlines and set priorities
- Effective resolution of professional/ethical issues
- Evidence of effective clinical leadership, including management of change and ability to inspire, motivate and empower teams
- Advanced written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage an integrated therapy service
- Ability to facilitate staff and service development
- Ability to use audit, quality standard setting and risk management processes for clinical effectiveness
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
- Highly developed planning and decision-making skills
- Proven excellence in developing and providing education/teaching to other professionals and students
- Ability to work flexibly
- Committed to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Physical qualities sufficient to meet the requirements of the role, with any reasonable adjustments or adaptations
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This advert is for Trust Professional Lead for Physiotherapy and Strategic Falls Lead with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Woodfield House. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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