Job summary The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust MY Therapy service are looking for a dynamic leader to ensure an effective and quality therapy service within Adult Community Services. MY Therapy is an Integrated therapy service providing rehabilitation in the community preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital / residential settings and facilitating discharge. We deliver community therapy to patients in their own homes or in short term care placements, inpatient rehabilitation within an intermediate care setting and specialist therapy services which includes Neurology, Early supported discharge for Stroke, Cardio-respiratory and post Covid services. The successful candidate will be a flexible, hard-working physiotherapist or occupational therapist who will be able to successfully lead and operationally manage our large team of therapists across Wakefield. In return we will offer: - Regular supervision. A friendly and supportive environment. Induction programme. Annual appraisal Commitment to learning and progression. Main duties of the job The therapy team leader will work with the therapy service lead and the clinical specialists for the respective services to ensure the delivery of a high quality, patient centred and outcome focused therapy service within the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust.The team leader will be a role model for the team sharing and developing good practice, clinical expertise, providing team leadership, participating in service developments and ensuring key performance targets are being achieved. The team leader will manage and lead the team, offering clinical and management support and advice. The role includes but is not limited to; sickness management Train, supervise and performance manage staff dealing with incidents and complaints assisting in the planning, development and evaluation of the service deputising for the therapy service lead as required in their absence Being responsible for the high delivery of high-quality therapy services. The post holder must uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-ACS0051 Job locations NHS The Bungalow Gilcar Way Castleford WF10 5QS Job description Job responsibilities SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Non-Clinical Duties To assist the therapy service lead in the delivering of service strategy and objectives on a day to day basis, planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the therapy service provided. To manage and lead the designated team, offering clinical and management support and advice. To provide, leadership, supervision, training and appraisal for the designated team of staff. To assist in the planning, development and evaluation of the service, holding responsibility for defined projects to develop services for patients using the service as set by the service lead. To work closely with members of the hospital team to provide a co-ordinated and timely discharge service for patients within the Trust. To contribute to the Trust and therapy service clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards. To lead on clinical governance issues within relevant areas. To investigate incidents recorded in designated team / area of work. To take responsibility as lead investigator to action plans as a result of incidents. To escalate outcomes of incident investigation to the therapy service lead. To input risks to the risk register for designated team / area of work, formulate action plans and escalate to therapy service lead as and when required. To investigate and formulate first draft responses to complaints in designated team / area of work with support from the therapy service lead, governance manger and head of therapies. Ensure as team leader that their designated staff implement policy and service development changes. To be responsible for the sickness management of designated staff in line with the trusts policy and procedures. To escalate to therapy service lead as per trust policy and assist the therapy service lead and HR manager in the management of sickness for the designated team. To lead the teams annual audit plan and assist the therapy service lead and clinical specialists in the delivery of audits in line with the service strategy and objectives. To ensure staff participation and completion of actions in a timely manner in the designated team. To deputise for the therapy service lead as required in their absence. Clinical Duties/Patient Contact Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care. Working to professional standards to ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support staff within the designated team to do likewise. Interpret and analyse complex clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention and develop comprehensive treatment & discharge plans. Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical & advanced skills and devise individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range or treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. Ensure quality and standards of clinical care of patients treated within designated team, and to organise the team to deliver this effective and efficient care with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. Demonstrate highly developed advanced skills for assessment and treatment of patients. Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of interventions e.g., therapy, nutrition, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise outcomes and / or rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme. Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to gain informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g., loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive or receptive dysphasia, pain, fear, confusion, critical illness, pain, memory loss. Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Undertake clinical decision making and practice as an autonomous clinician. Be responsible for the risk assessment of each clinical intervention and minimise each potential risk. Clinical caseload will be determined by the therapy service lead with the team leader relevant to the service needs and requirements. Job description Job responsibilities SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Non-Clinical Duties To assist the therapy service lead in the delivering of service strategy and objectives on a day to day basis, planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the therapy service provided. To manage and lead the designated team, offering clinical and management support and advice. To provide, leadership, supervision, training and appraisal for the designated team of staff. To assist in the planning, development and evaluation of the service, holding responsibility for defined projects to develop services for patients using the service as set by the service lead. To work closely with members of the hospital team to provide a co-ordinated and timely discharge service for patients within the Trust. To contribute to the Trust and therapy service clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards. To lead on clinical governance issues within relevant areas. To investigate incidents recorded in designated team / area of work. To take responsibility as lead investigator to action plans as a result of incidents. To escalate outcomes of incident investigation to the therapy service lead. To input risks to the risk register for designated team / area of work, formulate action plans and escalate to therapy service lead as and when required. To investigate and formulate first draft responses to complaints in designated team / area of work with support from the therapy service lead, governance manger and head of therapies. Ensure as team leader that their designated staff implement policy and service development changes. To be responsible for the sickness management of designated staff in line with the trusts policy and procedures. To escalate to therapy service lead as per trust policy and assist the therapy service lead and HR manager in the management of sickness for the designated team. To lead the teams annual audit plan and assist the therapy service lead and clinical specialists in the delivery of audits in line with the service strategy and objectives. To ensure staff participation and completion of actions in a timely manner in the designated team. To deputise for the therapy service lead as required in their absence. Clinical Duties/Patient Contact Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care. Working to professional standards to ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support staff within the designated team to do likewise. Interpret and analyse complex clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention and develop comprehensive treatment & discharge plans. Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical & advanced skills and devise individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range or treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. Ensure quality and standards of clinical care of patients treated within designated team, and to organise the team to deliver this effective and efficient care with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. Demonstrate highly developed advanced skills for assessment and treatment of patients. Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of interventions e.g., therapy, nutrition, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise outcomes and / or rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme. Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to gain informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g., loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive or receptive dysphasia, pain, fear, confusion, critical illness, pain, memory loss. Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Undertake clinical decision making and practice as an autonomous clinician. Be responsible for the risk assessment of each clinical intervention and minimise each potential risk. Clinical caseload will be determined by the therapy service lead with the team leader relevant to the service needs and requirements. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills. Promotion of role Moving and Handling relevant to role Forward thinking Ability to pass on knowledge and skills within both formal and informal environments Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services in a healthcare setting. IT skills Goal setting and negotiating skills Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders Desirable Teaching/presentation skills Report writing Experience Essential Substantial relevant post grad experience and knowledge Experience of and keen interest in team leading Comprehensive band 6 or 7 experience in a variety of clinical settings to include community settings. Supervision of staff groups, inclusive of diverse skill mix Desirable Audit/Research Leading on clinical governance issues Evidence of managing change Qualifications Essential Qualification in relevant profession HCPC registration Desirable Associated relevant further qualifications or accredited courses Post graduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent levels of knowledge Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills. Promotion of role Moving and Handling relevant to role Forward thinking Ability to pass on knowledge and skills within both formal and informal environments Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services in a healthcare setting. IT skills Goal setting and negotiating skills Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders Desirable Teaching/presentation skills Report writing Experience Essential Substantial relevant post grad experience and knowledge Experience of and keen interest in team leading Comprehensive band 6 or 7 experience in a variety of clinical settings to include community settings. Supervision of staff groups, inclusive of diverse skill mix Desirable Audit/Research Leading on clinical governance issues Evidence of managing change Qualifications Essential Qualification in relevant profession HCPC registration Desirable Associated relevant further qualifications or accredited courses Post graduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent levels of knowledge 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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address NHS The Bungalow Gilcar Way Castleford WF10 5QS Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)