Outpatient Lead Therapies Band 8A

Starting May 2025 Outpatient Therapy Lead Band 8A Full time 37.5 per hour An exciting new opportunity has arisen to appoint an Outpatient Therapy Lead for Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy and Dietetics. The post holder will have experience of successfully leading others. We are looking for someone who enjoys the pace of life in a busy outpatient setting across our 6 service points in the county and has the energy to drive change and service improvements. The post holder needs to be prepared to invest their energy into supporting the leadership team in the development of these services. The post holder will take a major role in highly advanced assessment and treatment of patients in their area of clinical speciality. You will be fully supported in this role by the Professional Lead Dietician, Occupational and Physiotherapist, Outpatient Team Leads, Clinical Specialists and Operational Lead. You will become part of a well-respected Therapy leadership group and will be encouraged to follow your special interests in this role. This role includes Trust wide working, with an expectation that it will include the responsibility of operational leadership of an integrated therapy service across all sites. Main duties of the job Responsible for operational management and clinical leadership of Outpatient services, including management of a delegated budget, recruitment, retention and deployment of staff, absence management, managing complaints, procurement and managing resources. Accountable for effective, efficient, high quality service performance. Ensure effective communication between partners with ULHT and the wider healthcare community. Represent Services at a local level, and as required at a Trust-wide level. Ensure staff and department comply with relevant Trust policies and guidelines. Maintain a clinical caseload, with clinical activity accounting for between 20-30% of working hours. About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you! Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy or Dietetics. HCPC Registered. Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD. Desirable Supervisory Skills. Working towards 'M' level accreditation. Previous Experience Essential Experience in an outpatient setting at Senior level in a specialist field and leading a team. Validated managerial course. Desirable Relevant validated clinical courses. Membership of a specialist interest group. Skills Essential Excellent knowledge of profession in relevant area. Forward thinking. Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-directed learning. Ability to work independently. Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others informally & formally. Desirable Excellent knowledge of policies and procedures. Excellent knowledge of CPD issues. Audit & research. Presentation skills. Member of special interest group. Specific Requirements Essential Ability to work well within MDT. Committed to personal and team development. Ability to work well with others & get the best out of your team. Able to maintain judgement under pressure. Motivation/drive/enthusiasm/team leading. Clear vision of role & commitment to speciality. Confidence. Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address TBC Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5BY Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 357-LN-1877-24

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