UHD is seeking to appoint a motivated and committed Allied Health Professional to the post of Head of Therapies. This prestigious role offers you the chance to play a critical role in developing the therapy services at a time where we are shaping our new organisation.
We have established a strong Directorate structure under each of the three Care Groups, and Therapy services are centralised under one
team with the Head of Therapies role, whilst continuing strong links to other clinical directorates.
The Trust has developed close links with both Bournemouth University and Health Sciences University as part of new partnerships and are planning training and development opportunities as well as growing future workforce locally.
You will be an experienced therapy manager looking for an exciting opportunity to work with some dedicated staff to re-shape services and build for the future. The post holder will work closely with our Associate Director of Allied Health Professions & Healthcare Scientists supporting the Trusts commitment to developing this workforce.
The successful applicant will be supported to take the next step in their career by widening their portfolio and increasing their levels of responsibility within the improvement, quality, governance and transformation organisational agendas. This will be alongside direct Therapy service leadership.
Base - University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Interview Date: 24th February 2025
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Feb 2025
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