Job Description

About the Job

Part time: 22.2 hours per week

Interview date: 8 December 2025

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team within a university-based clinic. This pivotal post involves managing a personal patient caseload, leading and supporting a team of physiotherapists and practice educators and overseeing the clinical education of physiotherapy students. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with the Podiatry Clinical Lead to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the clinic.


As Clinical Lead the post holder will ensure the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based physiotherapy services at the University of Northampton clinic. They will lead the development and oversight of the physiotherapy service, contribute to the strategic expansion of student-led clinics, and uphold the highest standards of clinical governance, quality, and accountability.


They would Identify opportunities for service innovation, research, staff development and inter-professional collaboration.


This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

About you

You will be an experienced and forward-thinking HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with a clinical background and expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and/or other relevant specialist areas. You will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary team, alongside a clear passion for clinical education, student supervision, and service development in an academic setting.


This post is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a university-based physiotherapy clinic from the ground up. You will play a key role in establishing clinical pathways, embedding robust governance systems, and developing a high-performing team to support both patient care and student learning. Your entrepreneurial mindset, combined with your clinical leadership, will be vital in building a sustainable, innovative, and student-led service.


You will bring excellent mentoring and supervisory experience, with the ability to support practice educators, graduate physiotherapists, and students in a dynamic clinical learning environment. A thorough understanding of clinical governance, audit, and quality assurance processes is essential, along with the ability to use data to inform decision-making and drive service improvement.


You'll be a confident and collaborative leader, ready to work across disciplines to enhance patient care, develop integrated services, and contribute to the strategic vision for clinical education within the university. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are key to success in this pivotal and rewarding post.

Qualifications/Membership

Essential:

Degree in Physiotherapy Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Desirable:

Masters in Physiotherapy Qualification in practice education/mentorship/clinical supervision/teaching

Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Sport & Behavioural Sciences offers more than just a learning environment for students - the faculty is focused on improving the educational chances, health and wellbeing of people living and working across Northamptonshire. Our research aims to address inequalities through innovative interdisciplinary research, education and enterprise to improve the whole population's education, health and wellbeing.


We pride ourselves on our emphasis on participation and our interprofessional relationships. Our ability to draw on academic expertise from disciplines as diverse as education and psychology, as well as those more traditionally related to health and social care, means that we can consider real-world problems holistically.

About Us

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

Our People

Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

Our Values

Inclusivity

: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.

Sustainability

: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.

Aspiration

: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.

Trust

: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

Right to Work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.


The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

Together @ UON

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion


Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.

Commitments Include:

Creating an Inclusive Environment:

Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.

Supporting Students and Staff:

Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.

Tackling Inequalities:

Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

UON's Major Commitments

Disability Confident Standalone Pledge IHRA Working Definition




For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON