*INTERNAL* Clinical Lead Children’s Physiotherapy Service

Clinical Responsibilities

• The post holder will work autonomously as Clinical Lead for the Childrens Physiotherapy Service, providing advanced assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with complex needs.
• Manage complex caseloads, develop individualised treatment plans and determine appropriate interventions and care pathways.
• Support referral triage and prioritisation, providing specialist advice to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning, recognise clinical risks and work within professional competence.
• Deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care based on current evidence.

Clinical Leadership and Service Development

• The post holder will lead clinical practice and drive service improvement.
• Provide clinical guidance and collaborate with managers, professional leads and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and review clinical guidelines, policies, protocols and pathways.
• Promote evidence-based practice, innovation, efficiency and appropriate delegation.
• Represent the service at relevant meetings, committees and professional networks.

Education, Training and Clinical Supervision

• The post holder will support staff development through education, supervision and mentorship.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional guidance.
• Support staff induction, competency development and continuing professional development.
• Identify training needs and contribute to education programmes for staff and healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families, support student placements and contribute to developing future practitioners.

Research, Audit and Evidence-Based Practice

• The post holder will support research and the development of evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to research, clinical audit and service evaluation.
• Apply current evidence, national guidance and professional standards to clinical practice.
• Develop and review evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
• Use outcome measures, audit findings and feedback to improve services and maintain links with universities and clinical networks.

Clinical Governance, Quality and Patient Safety

• The post holder will promote safe, effective and high-quality care.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, benchmarking and quality improvement.
• Support investigations into clinical incidents, complaints and risks, implementing relevant recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, professional standards and national guidance.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and promote patient and carer involvement in service development.

Communication and Partnership Working

• The post holder will build effective relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Communicate complex clinical information sensitively, adapting approaches to individual needs.
• Build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and health, education and social care services.
• Provide specialist advice and promote coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Represent the service at relevant meetings and professional networks.

Professional Responsibilities

• The post holder will maintain high professional standards and contribute to service development.
• Practise autonomously within an agreed scope of advanced clinical practice.
• Maintain competence through reflection, supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate accountability, sound clinical judgement and compliance with professional standards and organisational policies.
• Support service development and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.