Therapy Lead - In-patients
Posted 13 hours 42 minutes ago by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Main area: Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy
Grade: NHS AfC Band 8a
Contract: 12 months (One-year fixed term)
Hours:
- Full time
- Flexible working
Job ref: 153-SP04497
Department: UHD - General Recruitment Site, Poole Hospital
Town: Poole
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 19/05/:59
As University Hospitals Dorset, we are a three-site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing around 10,000 staff. Our £250m estates programme aims to deliver state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet healthcare needs.
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with over seven miles of sandy beaches, we offer opportunities for a great work/life balance. The New Forest and the Purbecks are nearby, and we are less than three hours from London by road or train. The towns of Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch provide vibrant communities close to unspoilt landscapes.
We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, welcoming, and productive workplace. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented minority groups. Our active staff networks include the Women's Network, BAME, Pride Network, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces Support Group. We are signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant schemes.
Job overviewThis is a one-year fixed-term leadership role within our therapy team, offering opportunities to develop leadership, management, and clinical skills. You will be part of the Therapy Leadership team for inpatient services across Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch Hospitals, with opportunities for regional collaboration within Dorset and the South West.
Base Location: Poole Hospital & Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job- Provide operational leadership to inpatient clinical teams within UHD.
- Support operational planning, workforce management, recruitment, performance, quality, and governance.
Our values define , guiding how we treat patients, visitors, and colleagues. We are investing in service development and hospital infrastructure, which may involve site relocations. We will manage relocations according to trust and national policies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Manage clinical leads and participate in service improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Oversee financial management, performance, and quality of services.
- Maintain strong communication with multidisciplinary teams and the wider organisation regarding inpatient therapy services.
- Degree in OT or PT
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate MSc qualification
- Postgraduate leadership experience
- Experience in budget and staff management
- Change management skills
- MSc in related field
- Understanding NHS environment changes
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Adaptable to change
- Flexible team player
- Excellent organisational skills
- Proactive initiative
- Honest, open, and inclusive
- Problem-solving abilities
Please note: Staff must be willing to work flexibly across all trust locations. The application closing date may be earlier if sufficient applications are received. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not mandatory; vaccination helps protect staff and patients.
Internal candidates employed before the merger who change roles will be appointed under UHD terms and conditions.
Employer certification / accreditation badgesUK professional registration is required. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.