Intermediate Care Clinical Team Lead (Band 7) - Intermediate Care Team - Cambridgeshire and Pet[...]

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Clinical Team Lead - Therapist for their Intermediate Care Team. This role involves managing therapy staff, ensuring effective service delivery, and enhancing patient care through leadership. Ideal candidates will have a background in physiotherapy or occupational therapy, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in adult and older people's care.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for admission avoidance and discharge processes.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Main area: Intermediate Care Team
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Normal working hours Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700 hours)
Location: Kingfisher House, Town Huntingdon
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 21/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Team Lead - Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Team in North Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The Intermediate Care Service provides care and therapy in patients' homes and care home settings, facilitating hospital discharges using a home-first model and admission avoidance.

The post holder will offer therapy-focused leadership and management to ensure effective delivery of the Intermediate Care Service across the North locality, collaborating with the Clinical Team Lead - Nursing to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

The role involves managing Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and support staff.

Main duties

• Provide leadership and management for admission avoidance, early discharge, and transfer of care processes.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to streamline processes and improve patient outcomes.
• Manage resource allocation within the team.
• Support patient flow and discharge planning to reduce hospital stays and maximize independence.
• Ensure effective referral and delegation systems.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration within the team and with partners.
• Support professional development in line with CPFT frameworks.
• Ensure the delivery of community-based services responding to local needs.

Person specifications

Experience

• Proven experience in adult and older people's care.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective liaison with care providers and partners.
• Knowledge of chronic long-term conditions.
• Budget and site management experience.

Qualifications

• Registered physiotherapist or occupational therapist.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to high-quality care.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in training and education.
• Professional accountability and understanding of role limits.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all communities, including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ groups. For more info, visit our website.