Lead Therapist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Lead Therapist to enhance operational management and leadership skills within their Spinal Injuries Team. This role involves overseeing services for patients with spinal cord injuries, ensuring high-quality care and team collaboration. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development support

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration NHS experience as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist.
• Senior therapist experience in clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management and leadership for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Support staff health, wellbeing, education, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

BSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist looking to advance your career and develop your operational management and leadership skills?

We are seeking a Lead Therapist to join our Spinal Injuries Team, comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy support workers, and an activities coordinator. Based at the Osborn building in Northern General Hospital, the team provides services to patients with spinal cord injuries across acute, rehabilitation, readmission, and outpatient settings.

The Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre is a 60-bed, supra-regional facility accepting patients from much of eastern England, including 6 ventilator-dependent beds.

The Spinal Injuries Therapy Department features a physiotherapy gym, hydrotherapy pool, sports hall, main OT treatment area, heavy workshop/project room, therapy kitchen, assessment bedroom, assessment bathroom, computer room, and assessment flat.

Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely in patient assessment and management. The Centre maintains links with other Spinal Injuries Centres nationwide, ensuring high-quality service provision.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide operational management and leadership for inpatient and outpatient services.
2. Support staff health, wellbeing, education, and professional development.
3. Maintain a positive, supportive team culture through excellent communication and organizational skills.
4. Carry a small clinical caseload as required, with training available in spinal injuries if needed.
5. Work collaboratively with the Clinical Service Manager, Clinical Specialists, and fellow Lead Therapists to ensure equitable, resilient service delivery.

About us

This role offers an opportunity for either a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to grow in operational management and leadership, including supervision, mentorship, teaching, quality improvement, clinical governance, and HR processes.

We value our staff and community, providing excellent benefits, including professional development support and policies supporting work-life balance.

Details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year (pro rata for part-time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Location: Northern General, Sheffield, S5 7AU

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details.

When completing your application, clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification and role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Current HPC Registration
• Postgraduate Masters level module in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and skills through training and experience

Experience (Essential)

• Extensive post-registration NHS experience as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist
• Senior therapist experience in clinical management
• In-depth inter-professional knowledge in an acute hospital setting
• Line management experience, including appraisal and supervision
• Experience in clinical and corporate governance, including risk management

Further training (Essential)

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Current clinical knowledge and skills in the specialty
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices

Skills and aptitudes (Essential)

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Confidence working with senior professionals
• IT literacy and understanding of stress management

Additional requirements include DBS check, UK registration, and sponsorship considerations as detailed in the original description.