Lead Therapist for Inpatient Services

3 weeks ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

The Therapy department at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Therapist to oversee our Inpatient Medical Team.

In this role, you will be responsible for supervising a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, therapy assistant practitioners, and therapy assistants, while also managing a complex caseload within the Inpatient Medicine sector. The position currently encompasses leadership across four medical wards, addressing various medical specialties including renal, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and short-stay medical care.

A key aspect of this role involves being an adept clinical educator, capable of mentoring students from local universities during their placements.

Key Responsibilities

This position is ideal for a proactive Therapist with extensive clinical experience in Acute Medicine and some managerial background. You will be part of a supportive and innovative department, backed by professional leads, the operations team, and fellow team leaders.

The department operates within a prominent hospital, recognized for providing a wide array of specialized services. The therapy service holds a significant reputation within the trust and is committed to fostering innovation and addressing challenges.

You will be expected to participate in weekend duties approximately once every five weeks as part of a 7-day working schedule, and if you are a Physiotherapist, you will also be involved in the respiratory on-call rota.

About Our Organization

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust delivers comprehensive hospital and community health services to nearly one million individuals across the region. Our dedicated workforce provides care from acute hospitals, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients' homes.

As one of the largest NHS organizations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff members.

We are committed to supporting our employees by offering a variety of training and development opportunities, along with flexible working arrangements.

In addition to assisting you in achieving your career aspirations, we provide a competitive pension scheme, additional payments for unsocial hours (where applicable), 27 days of annual leave upon commencement (pro rata), and access to numerous NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing program offers a range of services to support our team.

Our guiding principle is that Time Matters to everyone. Throughout the Trust, we focus on enhancing our processes and eliminating those that cause delays for both our staff and patients.

We are dedicated to our commitment to Time Matters through a partnership with a leading electronic patient record (EPR) provider. This digital transformation will introduce what is widely regarded as the world's premier EPR system to our organization, significantly improving the experience for both staff and patients.

If you are dedicated to patient care and eager to expand your skills and knowledge, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

For comprehensive details regarding the responsibilities and duties associated with this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
  • Experience working at a Master's Level, demonstrated through ongoing professional development including 'M' level accreditation.

Desirable

  • Recognized postgraduate qualification such as MSc or PGCert in a relevant field
  • Membership in a Special Interest Group

Experience

Essential

  • Proven post-registration experience across various services and rotations
  • Demonstrated senior-level experience, including rotations in Neurology (TBI's), general medicine, and Respiratory wards
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in student supervision and clinical education
  • Experience delivering formal presentations to multi-professional groups
  • Familiarity with research methodologies

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills

Desirable

  • Proficient IT skills
  • Proven ability in clinical leadership

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