Job summary The exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Head of Therapies interim post to provide professional, operational and clinical leadership and strategic planning to a multi-disciplinary team of clinical staff inclusive of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of an integrated Therapy Service within the Trust and externally through SLA's and lead on the continued development and delivery of an integrated service across two hospital sites. Sitting in the division of medicine the candidate will be responsible for the continuous development and delivery of a high quality patient focused service within the specialty therapy team. Main duties of the job To promote and communicate the objectives and benefits of an integrated Therapy Service to the Trust, Strategic, Regional and National groups/forums/networks. To be responsible for information sharing via meetings, email and performance reports and sharing information at Trust, health economy, regional and national levels. To be flexible and adapt to the changing demands and service needs of the Therapies Directorate. To ensure the Divisional Nurse Director & Divisional Operations Director are kept up to date with developments on a regular basis. To ensure the Divisional Nurse Director & Divisional Operations Director are kept up to date with developments on a regular basis. To be responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to empower and engage frontline staff and ensure that they are involved at all levels to achieve service improvements Presenting complex, sensitive or contentious information to a large group of staff. Provide and receive highly sensitive information where persuasive motivational negotiating skills are required. To provide expert advice in professional capacity to senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff. To work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, building and maintaining effective working relationships within the Trust and the ICS. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 205-6726628 Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road STOKE ON TRENT ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the delivery of an integrated Therapy Service within the Trust and externally through SLAs. To provide professional, operational and clinical leadership and strategic planning to a multi-disciplinary team of clinical staff inclusive of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. To lead on the continued development and delivery of an integrated service across two hospital sites. To be responsible for the continuous development and delivery of a high quality patient focused service within the specialty therapy team. The post will involve maintenance of a specialist clinical caseload as required. To act in a consultancy capacity and as an educational resource for HEIs and other service providers. To represent the service within the Trust, ICS and Strategic, Regional and National groups/forums/networks. Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the delivery of an integrated Therapy Service within the Trust and externally through SLAs. To provide professional, operational and clinical leadership and strategic planning to a multi-disciplinary team of clinical staff inclusive of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. To lead on the continued development and delivery of an integrated service across two hospital sites. To be responsible for the continuous development and delivery of a high quality patient focused service within the specialty therapy team. The post will involve maintenance of a specialist clinical caseload as required. To act in a consultancy capacity and as an educational resource for HEIs and other service providers. To represent the service within the Trust, ICS and Strategic, Regional and National groups/forums/networks. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist AHP Registration Degree Desirable 3 years senior management experience Masters qualification Experience Essential Senior Management Experience NHS experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist AHP Registration Degree Desirable 3 years senior management experience Masters qualification Experience Essential Senior Management Experience NHS experience 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road STOKE ON TRENT ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)