Physiotherapy Surgical Team Lead and Clinical Specialist Critical Care

Job Overview

Physiotherapy Department - Frimley Park Hospital

We have 2 band 7 Fixed term maternity cover opportunities in the Surgical inpatient team including ITU, SADU, PACU and surgical wards including vascular speciality.

Band 7 Team Lead for the Surgical Team

37.5 hours including weekend working on critical care and surgical wards- available for a 1 year FTC from December 2026 finishing December 2027.

Band 7 Clinical Specialist for Critical Care

37.5 hours including weekend working on critical care and surgical wards – available for a 1 year FTC from February 2027 finishing February 2028.

Please use the same application form for both posts – specifying which post / posts you are applying for in your supporting statement. Applicants are welcomed to apply for both.

To Apply You Will Must Have

Relevant clinical experience, excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills and be committed to CPD.

We Can Offer You

• A friendly, committed physiotherapy team
• A supportive work environment
• A department that is active in developing both your clinical and managerial skills
• Support for CPD

Main duties of the job

The Team Lead Post Holder Will

• Take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients on the surgical wards and be competent and confident to treat patients in a busy and dynamic critical care unit when required.
• Be responsible for the supervision & appraisal of staff and students
• Contribute to the in-service training programme.
• Work with the Principal Physiotherapist in developing the strategic and operational management of the service.
• Undertake evidence based projects, including recommendations for change in practice.
• Deputise for the principal therapist in her absence.
• Participate in weekend working covering ITU, SADU and surgical wards at a competent level.
• Be competent to be on call.

The Clinical Specialist Post Holder Will

• Provide highly specialised assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and information to patients, health and intermediate care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Physiotherapy service, and to provide a specialised resource for other physiotherapy staff and health care professionals.
• Support the Team Lead in deputising for the Principal Therapist during their absence, occasionally assuming responsibility for the operational management of the team or department.

Working for our organisation

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see individual job descriptions for the Band 7 Clinical Specialist and Band 7 Team Lead roles for more detail

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registered
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / CPD in relevant area

Desirable criteria

• Active member of relevant interest group

Experience

Essential criteria

• Worked as band 6 in relevant specialism in NHS

Desirable criteria

• Band 7 experience in specialism

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of high level of knowledge in specialist area
• Able to evidence clinical governance in specialist area
• Supervision of staff and teaching skills documented and evidenced
• Demonstration of leadership skills

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of leading change in specialist area

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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