Physiotherapy Team Leader

Fixed term/Secondment Contract up until 11/06/2026

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to lead, develop and operationally manage a dynamic, community Physiotherapy team based in Inverness.

You will have responsibility for the continued development of the service and managing the physiotherapy staff. This role will be supported operationally and professionally by an Integrated Team Manager and the North Highland Physiotherapy professional lead, as well as part of a peer network of other physiotherapy NHSH leaders.

Upon commencing this role, you will be provided the opportunity to have coaching and leadership mentoring to expand your own existing leadership skills, alongside regular support from physiotherapy professional lead and other physiotherapy and non-physiotherapy colleagues. You will be expected to take a lead on ensuring service development, education and training needs, supervision of the physiotherapy team and students, including yourself.

You will also work closely and strategically with other services in Highland Health and social care Partnerships (HHSCP), and Acute Services. This can include teams of other professionals such as other allied health professionals, nursing, and medical staff. The job role will be split approximately 40% clinical and 60% management and leadership time, depending on needs of service. Applicants should be an experienced community physiotherapist and be able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical care.

Job share or part time will be considered.

Inverness is one of the most beautiful and popular locations in the Highlands which can provide excellent work/life balance given the immediate access to excellent schools and outdoor pursuits including: mountain activities, water sports, cycling and skiing.

A full current driving licence and use of a car for work purposes is essential.

Informal enquiries to Carol Smith, Integrated Team Manager,
Or
Nicola Bailey, Physiotherapy Professional Lead, North Highland,

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.