Front Door Team Lead

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking an inspiring Team Lead to oversee a talented group of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. This role involves guiding a supportive team, driving service excellence, and championing innovation in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Join a service dedicated to improving patient flow and outcomes in a state-of-the-art facility, where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the community.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire a talented group of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Assistants.
• Drive continued excellence and visibility for the therapy service.
• Ensure mentorship, resources, and strategic backing for service growth.
• Champion innovation and lead impactful change.

Education

Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

Step into a leadership role where your vision truly shapes patient care. A rare and exciting opportunity has opened within the GWH Integrated Front Door Therapy Team for a dynamic and motivated Team Lead. We are looking for an inspiring Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to help elevate our service to the next level.

Joining our team means becoming part of a high-performing, rapidly evolving service at the forefront of acute and emergency care. Our therapists play a crucial role in delivering fast, effective assessments and enabling safe, timely discharges across multiple Front Door--impacting patient flow across the entire hospital.

You will work in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built environment, designed to support innovation, collaborative working, and exceptional patient outcomes. With significant developments underway, this is the perfect moment to bring your expertise and leadership to a service full of ambition and momentum.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire a talented, supportive group of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Assistants.
• Central to driving continued excellence and visibility for the therapy service.
• Benefit from strong professional support from our Clinical Specialist OTs and Physios, alongside our experienced Band 8 Acute Therapy Leads, ensuring you have the mentorship, resources, and strategic backing needed to shape and grow the service.
• Influence change, champion innovation, and lead a team that genuinely makes a difference.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.