Team Lead Physiotherapist (Orthopaedics)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Orthopaedic inpatient Allied Health Professional (AHP) team
• Provide advanced physiotherapy care to patients following elective orthopaedic surgery and trauma
• Support acute rehabilitation and recovery in an inpatient hospital setting
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care
• Manage and oversee orthopaedic rehabilitation pathways and service delivery
• Line manage Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff (Bands 3–6)
• Balance clinical responsibilities with managerial and leadership duties
• Monitor patient outcomes and ensure evidence-based orthopaedic rehabilitation practices
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safety, and quality standards
• Contribute to service improvement, reporting, and operational planning

Skills Required

• Strong expertise in orthopaedic inpatient rehabilitation
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities
• Organizational and reporting skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care and service quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Relevant professional registration (as applicable to role requirements)

Experience After Qualification

• Extensive post-qualification experience in orthopaedic rehabilitation (essential)
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role is required

Additional Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom or meet visa sponsorship criteria
• Willingness to comply with criminal records and safeguarding checks as required
• Alignment with NHS values of care, compassion, dignity, respect, teamwork, and responsibility

About the Company

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is part of NHS Scotland and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services. Guided by strong core values of care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, and teamwork, the organization focuses on safe, effective, and inclusive healthcare delivery. NHS Scotland actively promotes equality, diversity, and professional development while supporting multidisciplinary collaboration and excellence in clinical practice.