Clinical Lead Therapist - Physical Health


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE3 6DB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	4 Aug 2026

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Summary

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Act as Clinical Lead Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation services, providing expert clinical leadership and strategic direction across intermediate care pathways Work with other Locality Clinical Lead Therapists to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to service delivery across all wards, including alignment of clinical standards, pathways, and workforce practices. Support cross-site working by providing professional and operational cover where appropriate, ensuring continuity of care and leadership. Partner with Ward Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation, supporting timely recovery, maximising patient independence, and enabling safe, effective discharge planning. Function as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking advanced assessment and clinical decision-making for patients with complex and multifactorial needs. Provide specialist advice and guidance across disciplines, promoting integrated working and consistent standards of care. Lead service development and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring therapy provision is evidence-based and aligned to organisational priorities. Support workforce capability through supervision, education, and competency development, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance. Contribute through effective leadership and stakeholder engagement to improved patient outcomes, enhanced service efficiency, and a coordinated approach to intermediate care across inpatient rehabilitation settings.

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