First Contact Physiotherapist - Deputy Regional Lead
Location: North West Region | Hours: 40 hours per week (Permanent) | Salary: Depending on experience
We are seeking a motivated and supportive Deputy Regional Lead to help drive high-quality physiotherapy services across our NHS and private clinics in the North West region. Reporting to the Head of Region, you will provide strong clinical supervision to them and the current Deputy Regional Lead, area team leads and senior FCPs, ensuring consistent development and progress through the Roadmap to Practice. You will play a key part in promoting staff wellbeing and retention, creating an environment where teams feel valued and able to thrive.
Responsibilities
- Ensure high levels of clinical supervision, supporting clinical staff in NHS and private clinic services, including remote and in-clinic roles.
- Offer comprehensive clinical supervision and line management to area team leads and senior FCPs pursuing the Roadmap to Practice.
- Champion staff wellbeing and promote high staff retention rates to foster a motivated and engaged team.
- Support effective demand and capacity planning, coordinate staff inductions, and provide day-to-day clinical and operational guidance to empower team leads.
- Oversee FCP rota organisation, ensuring clear communication across staff and stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with NHS partners and local stakeholders, enabling alignment with local priorities, seamless integration of FCP services, and successful mobilisation of new pathways.
- Identify opportunities to enhance and grow private clinic services.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to strengthen existing partnerships and explore growth opportunities.
- Stay in regular contact with key stakeholders to align services with local priorities, ensuring our offerings remain relevant and impactful.
- Collaborate with NHS partners to seamlessly integrate FCP services within local pathways, adhering to regional and national guidelines.
- Actively contribute to new service mobilisations and address any complaints or incidents with tact and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to expand our private clinic services and work towards their successful implementation.
Qualifications and Experience
- HCPC Registration.
- BSc Physiotherapy.
- Minimum of 7 years MSK experience.
- Minimum of FCP experience.
- Roadmap Stage 1 and 2 signed off.
- Minimum Band 7 or equivalent experience.
- Leadership experience.
- Full UK driver's licence with access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Post-graduate / master's level qualification.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong communication, organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT skills, including word processing.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Empathetic.
- Quality focused.
- Confident in decision making, able to ask for help.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
We look forward to receiving your application. This role is not currently closed or expired.
First Contact Physiotherapist - Deputy Regional Lead employer: ExamWorks Group
ExamWorks Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on enhancing NHS services in East Anglia, our team enjoys the flexibility of remote work combined with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare operations. We provide comprehensive support, competitive benefits, and a collaborative environment that empowers our employees to excel in their roles.
