Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry
Location: SSC Sports Medicine
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role
The Clinical Specialist position offers a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership and expertise within an interdisciplinary team of specialists. It focuses on spinal MSK conditions and is offered on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Clinical Leadership: Lead the spinal rehabilitation service, provide expert consultation, manage the rehabilitation pathway, and implement evidence‑based practice aligned with national guidance. Lead team meetings to inform, engage, and motivate staff; keep team updated on policies and strategies.
* Rehabilitation: Develop and enhance local pathways for spinal rehabilitation patients; conduct advanced assessments and create individualized treatment plans; evaluate and implement outcome measures.
* Management: Organise patient caseloads, support other therapists with complex cases, develop clinical standards for spinal rehabilitation, conduct service evaluations and audits, and schedule CPD for team members.
* Staff Development: Support continuous professional development, provide in‑service training, coaching, supervision, and practical sessions; promote appraisal and performance reviews; organise postgraduate education and specialist courses.
* Research & Development: Undertake and support research projects to enhance evidence base and improve patient care and service development in spinal rehabilitation.
* Communication: Use advanced communication skills with patients and referrers, ensure confidentiality, facilitate clear communication within the multidisciplinary team, and maintain accurate record keeping.
Experience & Skills
* 5 years post‑graduate experience.
* Further qualifications or knowledge in spinal injuries and rehabilitation (and shoulder injuries).
* Demonstrated ability to work within a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Ability to collaborate with medical staff, performance staff and biomechanists throughout rehabilitation.
* Demonstrated clinical reasoning to assess issues, recommend appropriate actions.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Good injury prevention and treatment knowledge; understanding of strength and conditioning principles.
* Capability to analyse and summarise research related to spinal injuries and rehabilitation.
Desirable Knowledge
* Experience working with sporting organisations.
* Proficiency using testing equipment for spinal rehabilitation.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree or equivalent.
* MSc Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science.
Registrations
Candidate must be a member of CORU and an ISCP member.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation
Competitive pay including base pay, performance‑related pay, and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits
* Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
* Competitive pension plan.
* Critical illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition
Rewards for performance that support UPMC’s goals and mission through our annual ACES programme.
Work‑Life Balance
Flexible working opportunities to support employees around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities
Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
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