Physiotherapy Lead, Northern Neonatal Network

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of the role. This should provide an accurate, concise statement which explains why the post exists The Allied Health Professional lead for Physiotherapy will work as a member of a discrete Neonatal Network AHP team that forms part of the Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. In line with the recommendations of the National Neonatal Critical Care Review (NCCR) and the NHS Long Term Plan (2019), they will provide work with their colleagues across the network to provide clinical leadership and advice in the delivery of physiotherapy services to newborn infants within our care. They will be central to the implementation and embedding of developmentally sensitive care into neonatal practice, and champion the need for neonatal care which improves longer term outcomes for babies and their families. They will work closely with the Network Director, Professional Leads and Network board to agree a range of priorities and key deliverables that will be embedded within the Network Action Plan. They will work collaboratively with all other Network AHPs to share the strategic and managerial responsibilities.