Job summary Therapy Lead - Band 7 We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Band 7 Therapy Lead to join our dedicated Intermediate Care Service at Mountnessing Court. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the Clinical Specialist Therapist, providing professional support to our dynamic therapy team. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Clinical Excellence: Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, develop personalised goals, and implement effective treatment plans. Leadership: Offer professional guidance and mentorship to the therapy team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Patient-Centred Care : Ensure timely and safe discharges by collaborating closely with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary teams. Service Development: Identify opportunities for service enhancement, contributing to the evolution of our rehabilitation programs. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,258 to a maximum of £2,122 p.a. pro rata for part time). Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a. (plus HCAS) pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 395-EB088-25 Job locations Mountnessing Court 240 Mountnessing Road Billericay, Essex CM12 0EH Job description Job responsibilities About You: The ideal candidate will be a proactive and autonomous professional with experience in physical rehabilitation for older adults. You should possess excellent communication and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems effectively. A commitment to upholding NELFT's values and contributing to our strategic objectives is essential. North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare in a region that harmoniously blends urban vibrancy with rural tranquillity. Serving a diverse community, we are committed to our core values: We are kind: Prioritising compassionate care in every interaction. We are respectful: Valuing each individual's unique contributions. We work together with our communities: Collaborating to enhance health and wellbeing Why NELFT? By joining NELFT, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to: Improving community health and wellbeing: Addressing inequalities, promoting healthy lifestyles, and enhancing accessibility. Enhancing service quality: Strengthening co-production, delivering compassionate care, and equipping staff with expertise. Wise resource utilisation: Embracing new technologies, ensuring value for money, and reducing waste. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued and respected. Your professional growth and wellbeing are our priorities, and we offer a range of development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Apply Today: If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in patient care and are ready to lead with kindness, respect, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you. Face to Face interviews will be held on Wednesday 2 April Join us in delivering the best care by the best people. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job description Job responsibilities About You: The ideal candidate will be a proactive and autonomous professional with experience in physical rehabilitation for older adults. You should possess excellent communication and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems effectively. A commitment to upholding NELFT's values and contributing to our strategic objectives is essential. North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare in a region that harmoniously blends urban vibrancy with rural tranquillity. Serving a diverse community, we are committed to our core values: We are kind: Prioritising compassionate care in every interaction. We are respectful: Valuing each individual's unique contributions. We work together with our communities: Collaborating to enhance health and wellbeing Why NELFT? By joining NELFT, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to: Improving community health and wellbeing: Addressing inequalities, promoting healthy lifestyles, and enhancing accessibility. Enhancing service quality: Strengthening co-production, delivering compassionate care, and equipping staff with expertise. Wise resource utilisation: Embracing new technologies, ensuring value for money, and reducing waste. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued and respected. Your professional growth and wellbeing are our priorities, and we offer a range of development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Apply Today: If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in patient care and are ready to lead with kindness, respect, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you. Face to Face interviews will be held on Wednesday 2 April Join us in delivering the best care by the best people. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCP Registration Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years experience working in a rehabilitation centre Experience of collaboration across different disciplines within rehabiliation eg medical staff, nurses, therapist Desirable Recent working experience of working in NHS Leadership & Management Skills Essential Proven evidence of leadership skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCP Registration Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years experience working in a rehabilitation centre Experience of collaboration across different disciplines within rehabiliation eg medical staff, nurses, therapist Desirable Recent working experience of working in NHS Leadership & Management Skills Essential Proven evidence of leadership skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Mountnessing Court 240 Mountnessing Road Billericay, Essex CM12 0EH Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)