Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to lead Specialist Stroke & Neurology teams across Derbyshire & be an integral part of the continued development of the Service. The Stroke-Neuro service delivers across the county to develop, innovate, maintain and continuously improve. We apply that same passion and commitment to support and develop the people who work in our teams. We are looking for a committed leader to lead teams based across Amber Valley, Erewash, South Derbyshire, Dales and High Peak We are looking for a Physiotherapist or an OT with a clinical background in stroke and/or neurology to bring clinical credibility to their leadership. Previous experience in leading teams is helpful but not essential if you can show the drive, skills and enthusiasm to lead. You would be working with experienced colleagues & be part of a friendly and supportive service. We will support you in enhancing or developing the skills to lead. It is an interesting time to join our team; we are integral to Derbyshire wide stroke pathway developments. For this we will need vision, commitment and strength in leadership. DCHS is one of the UK's largest providers of specialist community health services and was awarded an outstanding rating by CQC. Main duties of the job The position is for a Clinical Team Lead for the Stroke- Neuro Service, the base is advertised as Ripley Hospital but this is indicative and an appropriate base for the successful candidate will be agreed. As a Clinical Team Lead, you will be required : To be responsible for the provision of high quality and effective clinical services. To have responsibility to efficiently manage these services within the overall budget held by the Clinical Service Manager and General Manager. To lead and provide line management to staff providing services to patients. To manage staff according to the policy and good practice of DCHS. To identify and manage risks. To ensure the service is delivered according to the commissioned quality and productivity specification. About us Derbyshire Community Health Services has been rated as an 'outstanding' trust by the Care Quality Commission; we have achieved this by providing high quality patient care within an inclusive organisation that works together and shows care and compassion for each other. There has never been a more exciting time to join us as one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country - one that is also among the very best NHS employers as voted by its own staff and by CQC. The way the NHS works is changing; care outside of traditional hospital settings is quickly becoming a much larger part of what the NHS does. As a leading community provider, we are at the forefront of this exciting future, joining-up services in local communities to better meet the individual needs of our patients. DCHS is a top performing NHS Trust that strives for innovation and improvement for the service and individuals that work within it. At DCHS we also offer: Up to 33 days' holiday each year plus Bank Holidays Option to purchase additional leave Flexible working options Relocation package (qualifying criteria) One of the best Pension schemes in the UK A fair mileage and lease car scheme Supported study leave Staff health & wellbeing programme Access to Health Service Discounts Annual flu vaccination Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa, pro rata if working less than 1.0wte Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 842-SCS-5380-25A Job locations Ripley Hospital Sandham Lane Ripley DE5 3HE Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account As an employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way outlined on our website and in the additional information provided. You will contribute to the development of the teams you are leading within the context of the developments within the wider stroke-neuro service. This will be facilitated by regular senior meetings as well as individual project or issue-based meetings, on-going sharing of information on a need to know basis. Please visit our website to see the variety of jobs we have on offer, see staff stories and find out more about the organisation and why Derbyshire is a great place to work and live. We look forward to hearing from you. Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account As an employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way outlined on our website and in the additional information provided. You will contribute to the development of the teams you are leading within the context of the developments within the wider stroke-neuro service. This will be facilitated by regular senior meetings as well as individual project or issue-based meetings, on-going sharing of information on a need to know basis. Please visit our website to see the variety of jobs we have on offer, see staff stories and find out more about the organisation and why Derbyshire is a great place to work and live. We look forward to hearing from you. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Degree /MSc or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Relevant Postgraduate Training Desirable Leadership/management training / qualification Relevant MSc level training Experience and Knowledge Essential Evidence of clinical expertise in stroke and/or neurology Experience working as a senior clinician Clinical education and supervision of less experienced clinicians Experience of clinical audit and service evaluation Experience of Service Development Understanding of clinical governance and Risk and the implications for services Desirable Experience of leading team Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to meet the challenges of barriers to effective communication. Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Ability to organise and prioritise own and other's workload Ability to delegate effectively and appropriately Coaching and motivational skills Personal qualities Essential Commitment to personal development Exceptional team working skills and ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders including across organisational boundaries. Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work as a team member as well as lead Ability to maintain judgement under pressure Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Degree /MSc or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Relevant Postgraduate Training Desirable Leadership/management training / qualification Relevant MSc level training Experience and Knowledge Essential Evidence of clinical expertise in stroke and/or neurology Experience working as a senior clinician Clinical education and supervision of less experienced clinicians Experience of clinical audit and service evaluation Experience of Service Development Understanding of clinical governance and Risk and the implications for services Desirable Experience of leading team Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to meet the challenges of barriers to effective communication. Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Ability to organise and prioritise own and other's workload Ability to delegate effectively and appropriately Coaching and motivational skills Personal qualities Essential Commitment to personal development Exceptional team working skills and ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders including across organisational boundaries. Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work as a team member as well as lead Ability to maintain judgement under pressure 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. 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. 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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Ripley Hospital Sandham Lane Ripley DE5 3HE Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)