Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

Job Introduction

As a Band 7 Physiotherapist, you’ll be a key clinical leader within our Urgent Care Response and Intermediate Care Teams based in Sheppey, North Kent.

You will feel valued as a senior physiotherapist within HCRG Care Group, with access to a wide range of rewards, benefits and professional development opportunities, including:

• AFC Band 7 salary, NHS Pension, and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, cashback offers, and vouchers for you and your family
• Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you manage unexpected costs without overdraft fees or high interest charges
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including online and in-person resources to support mental and physical health — from healthy lifestyle tools to trauma support, legal and debt advice, and confidential counselling
• Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities through our Learning Enterprise, with access to specialist training, eLearning, leadership pathways, and professional growth programmes
• An open, supportive culture where your ideas are welcomed and backed by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working within services consistently rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by the CQC, with a strong focus on quality and patient-centred care
• On-site parking at your base location
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly skilled and confident Physiotherapist to take on a senior clinical and leadership position within our Urgent Care Response and Intermediate Care Teams. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day team operations, caseload oversight, staff support, and the delivery of expert rehabilitation for patients with complex needs.

This role offers a balance of advanced clinical work, service improvement, and professional leadership — perfect for someone ready to step up or already working at senior level.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead the physiotherapy function across both services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care. This includes:

• Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation for complex cases
• Overseeing physiotherapy staff, caseloads, and resources
• Supporting and deputising for senior managers as required
• Contributing to service development, clinical standards, and evidence-based practice
• Supporting and developing colleagues through supervision, mentoring, and training
• Ensuring compliance with documentation, governance, audit and CQC requirements

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration
• CSP membership
• Experience in Urgent Care Response and/or Intermediate Care
• Strong clinical experience working with complex rehabilitation and Older Adults
• Experience supporting or supervising junior staff
• Excellent communication, organisation, and clinical reasoning
• Confident with IT systems and digital documentation
• Committed to professional development and evidence-based practice

Desirable

• MSc in management/leadership (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in service development or policy implementation
• Experience delivering training or presenting at conferences