Lead Physiotherapist

Job Advert Skip to main content

document.body.className = ((document.body.className) ? document.body.className + ' js-enabled' : 'js-enabled');

Cookies on NHS Jobs

We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site.

To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose.

Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies

Jobs

Menu

• Sign in
• Create an account

• English
• Cymraeg

Menu Close menu

• Search
• Sign in
• Create an account
• Display in Welsh (Cymraeg)

• Search
• Sign in
• Create an account
• Display in Welsh (Cymraeg)

BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service.

Active Care Group Lead Physiotherapist

The closing date is 13 December 2026

Apply for this job

Job summary

Active Neuro, our specialist division of Active Care Group, is transforming neurorehabilitation in the UK. We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Lead Physiotherapist to join our team at The Laurels in Lincoln, working two days per week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist with experience in neurological rehabilitation to take a lead role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while overseeing the development of the physiotherapy service.

The part-time nature of this role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist seeking greater flexibility, whether to complement existing commitments, support a better work-life balance or maintain a varied portfolio career, while still making a meaningful contribution to a specialist rehabilitation service.

Main duties of the job

You will lead on specialist assessments and treatment planning, provide clinical leadership and work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure individuals receive effective, evidence-based rehabilitation.

If you are an experienced Physiotherapist looking for a flexible, part-time leadership opportunity where you can use your clinical expertise to shape and develop a service, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Come and join one of the UKs largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L0042-26-0234

Job locations

Sheridan Close

Lincoln LN2 4JX

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead specialist physiotherapy assessments and develop, deliver and review individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes.
• Take responsibility for the development and management of the physiotherapy service, maintaining high standards of clinical care and service delivery.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to physiotherapy colleagues, including coordinating induction, training and professional development.
• Work collaboratively within the MDT, contributing to holistic rehabilitation planning, risk management and service development.
• Lead and participate in clinical audits, research and service improvements to promote evidence-based practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures, ensuring effective communication and handover within the MDT.
• Liaise with families, carers and other professionals to support a coordinated, person-centred approach to rehabilitation.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, clinical governance requirements and organisational policies.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead specialist physiotherapy assessments and develop, deliver and review individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes.
• Take responsibility for the development and management of the physiotherapy service, maintaining high standards of clinical care and service delivery.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to physiotherapy colleagues, including coordinating induction, training and professional development.
• Work collaboratively within the MDT, contributing to holistic rehabilitation planning, risk management and service development.
• Lead and participate in clinical audits, research and service improvements to promote evidence-based practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures, ensuring effective communication and handover within the MDT.
• Liaise with families, carers and other professionals to support a coordinated, person-centred approach to rehabilitation.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, clinical governance requirements and organisational policies.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Physiotherapist, registered with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience
• A background in neurological rehabilitation, including brain injury and other complex neurological conditions.
• Experience, knowledge or a keen interest in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is also preferred.
• Confident taking a lead within a clinical team and passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and treatment planning skills, with experience managing complex rehabilitation needs.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to support colleagues, drive service development and promote best practice.
• Experience working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Physiotherapist, registered with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience
• A background in neurological rehabilitation, including brain injury and other complex neurological conditions.
• Experience, knowledge or a keen interest in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is also preferred.
• Confident taking a lead within a clinical team and passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and treatment planning skills, with experience managing complex rehabilitation needs.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to support colleagues, drive service development and promote best practice.
• Experience working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Sheridan Close

Lincoln LN2 4JX

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Sheridan Close

Lincoln LN2 4JX

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Karishma Dua

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L0042-26-0234

Job locations

Sheridan Close

Lincoln LN2 4JX

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Privacy notice

Active Care Group's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

Support links

• Privacy policy
• Terms and conditions
• Accessibility Statement
• Cookies
• Help and guidance

© Crown copyright