Clinical Team Lead Outpatient Physio / OT / MSK and FCPThe closing date is 27 July 2026Job summaryDerbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT (DCHS) is offering suitable candidates this opportunity to join our dynamic, innovative and supportive Physio / OT / MSK and FCP team as a Clinical Team Lead.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive leader to fulfil this post ensuring to maintain a positive culture and to support the highly effective and highly performing team within The High Peak locality.
DCHS is one of the UK's largest providers of specialist community health services in the UK and was recently awarded an outstanding rating by CQC.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and Derwent Valley World Heritage site and is in commuting distance of towns and cities in neighbouring counties, including Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby.
Our MSK, FCP and physiotherapy services are working collaboratively to deliver an integrated service that provides accessible and responsive care to meet the needs of patients, GPs and the wider system.
We work using both face to face and innovative virtual service delivery models to deliver care to patients in the right place, by the right person at the right time.
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri, with flexibility in working hours, if required.
You will need to have access to transport and be able to work at different sites in Derbyshire depending on service need.Main duties of the jobThe position is for a Clinical Team Lead for the Physiotherapy, OT, MSK and FCP service.
As a Clinical Team Lead, you will be required to:
To provide clinical and operational leadership to a designated Outpatient Physiotherapy. MSK and OT team, including First Contact Practitioner. Including overseeing sickness, absence, staff wellbeing, training and other people management responsibilities.
To work closely with other members of the leadership team across Derbyshire to coordinate the provision, coordination and development of Outpatient Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, First Contact Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Services.
To take operational responsibility, in conjunction with Operational Leads, to lead, plan, deliver and evaluate the service and ensure efficient and effective patients management and use of time.
To clinically provide a high standard of Outpatient Physiotherapy or Outpatient Occupational Therapy (dependent on upon own professional qualification).
About usDerbyshire Community Health Services has been rated as an 'outstanding' trust by the Care Quality Commission; we have achieved this by providing high quality patient care within an inclusive organisation that works together and shows care and compassion for each other.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us as one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country - one that is also among the very best NHS employers as voted by its own staff and by CQC.
The way the NHS works is changing; care outside of traditional hospital settings is quickly becoming a much larger part of what the NHS does. As a leading community provider, we are at the forefront of this exciting future, joining-up services in local communities to better meet the individual needs of our patients.
DCHS is a top performing NHS Trust that strives for innovation and improvement for the service and individuals that work within it.
At DCHS we also offer:
- Up to 33 days' holiday each year plus Bank Holidays
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible working options
- Relocation package (qualifying criteria)
- One of the best Pension schemes in the UK
- Free parking at all of our sites
- A fair mileage and lease car scheme
- Supported study leave
- Staff health & wellbeing programme
- Access to Health Service Discounts
- Annual flu vaccination
DetailsDate posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 842-SCS-7395-26-A
Job locations: Cavendish Hospital, Manchester Road, Buxton, SK176TE, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an accountAs an employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way outlined on our website and in the additional information provided.
As a senior member of the team, you will be able to provide supervision and mentoring, have protected case discussion time with physiotherapy colleagues and be involved in the delivery of training and development. Where appropriate we can also support you to develop your non-clinical pillars of advancing practice with educational, research and leadership opportunities arising regularly.
If you are passionate about continued professional development and training opportunities, then look no further. Alongside mandatory training, clinical supervision and mentoring, all clinicians are given a generous CPD time allowance and our MSK education team provide tailored advanced practice training opportunities. We also support staff to attend external courses where appropriate and have many advanced clinical supervisors to support you with work-based place learning and assessments.
Please visit our website to see the variety of jobs we have on offer, see staff stories and find out more about the organisation and why Derbyshire is a great place to work and live. We look forward to hearing from you.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- BSc Degree /MSc or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Relevant MSc level training
- Relevant Postgraduate Training
Desirable- Leadership/management training / qualification
Experience and KnowledgeEssential- Wide experience in a variety of specialities
- Experience working as a senior clinician
- Clinical education and supervision of less experienced clinicians
- Experience of clinical audit and service evaluation
- Experience of Service Development
- Understanding of clinical governance and Risk and the implications for services
Desirable- Knowledge of the role of NHS Community Foundation Trust Outpatient Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Services within the current evolving health environment
- Experience of leading team
SkillsEssential- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to meet the challenges of barriers to effective communication.
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and other's workload
- Ability to delegate effectively and appropriately
- Coaching and motivational skills
Personal qualitiesEssential- Commitment to personal development
- Exceptional team working skills and ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders including across organisational boundaries.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work as a team member as well as lead
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address: Cavendish Hospital, Manchester Road, Buxton, SK176TE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:CSM Physio, MSK, FCP OP and Respiratory Services
Claire Stapleton
clairestapleton@nhs.net
0777002152
