Head of Therapy Services

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an interim Head of Therapies to lead a dedicated team at County Hospital. This role involves providing operational and clinical leadership while ensuring high-quality, patient-focused services. The successful candidate will oversee the development of an integrated Therapy Service, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a leading NHS Trust, known for its commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working options. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise can drive positive change in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Work-Life Balance Support

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with evidence of higher-level study.
• Experience managing diverse teams and utilizing HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Deliver an integrated Therapy Service across the County site.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Team Management

Organizational Development

Communication Skills

Education

Degree Level Education

Masters Level Study

Job description

Job summary

The exciting opportunity has arisen for an interim Head of Therapies at County Hospital to provide professional, operational, and clinical leadership, along with strategic planning to a multi-disciplinary team of clinical staff including Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an integrated Therapy Service across the County site and externally through SLAs, leading the ongoing development and delivery of this service. Sitting within the division of medicine, the candidate will oversee the continuous development and high-quality, patient-focused service within the specialty therapy team. The post holder will work closely with the Divisional Therapy Manager for Medicine.

Main duties of the job

1. To promote and communicate the objectives and benefits of an integrated Therapy Service to the Trust, Strategic, Regional, and National groups/forums/networks.
2. To be responsible for information sharing via meetings, email, and performance reports at Trust, health economy, regional, and national levels.
3. To be flexible and adapt to the changing demands and service needs of the Therapies Directorate.
4. To ensure the Divisional Nurse Director & Divisional Operations Director are kept informed of developments regularly.
5. To ensure systems are in place to empower and engage frontline staff, involving them at all levels to achieve service improvements.
6. Presenting complex, sensitive, or contentious information to large groups of staff.
7. Providing and receiving highly sensitive information requiring persuasive and motivational negotiation skills.
8. To provide expert professional advice to senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff.
9. To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, building and maintaining effective relationships within the Trust and the ICS.

About us

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke is a large acute teaching hospital with a turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of major conurbations like Manchester and Birmingham, and surrounded by rural areas including the Peak District National Park. Each year, Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people, providing emergency treatment, planned operations, and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and features a state-of-the-art clinical research facility.

We invest in the health and wellbeing of our staff, offering options for work-life balance including full-time, part-time, and bank hours. We are committed to flexible and agile working where possible. You can specify your preferences upon application.

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8b
• Salary: £62,215 to £72,293 per annum
• Contract: Fixed-term
• Duration: 3 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 205-7085974
• Job location: County Hospital, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA

Job description

Please see the detailed job description and person specification for the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Educated to degree level.
• Evidence of higher-level study at Masters level or equivalent experience.
• Qualifications in Organisational Development.
• Portfolio of certified professional development activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience (Essential):

• Experience of working across boundaries to develop stakeholder networks.
• Experience managing a diverse team and utilizing HR practices.
• Broad experience in project management within complex environments.
• Experience facilitating staff engagement interventions.

Personal Qualities (Essential):

• A positive mindset towards organizational change and continuous improvement.
• Patient and people-centered approach with a customer service ethos.

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome, with further details available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on criminal record checks for overseas applicants is also provided.