Therapy Lead/Physiotherapist

The post holder will be expected to manage the therapy team on a day to day basis providing support to junior colleagues and assisting them in problem solving any issues relating to patients and staff.

Reporting to the Allied Health Professional Lead and ultimately to the Director of Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals enabling them to deliver services effectively and efficiently to patients and service users.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the 'About You' Section of the document.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Essential and desirable

Essential: - Registered Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist; - Experience of working as a band 6 in rehabilitation; - Evidenced clinical skills/specialty

Desirable: - Ability to work autonomously; - Experience of leading a team

Essential

Essential: - Experience of service improvement; - Evidence quality improvement initiative

Desirable: - Experience of change management