Therapy Team Lead

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Therapy Team Lead to manage clinical therapy teams and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in service improvement and will be an influential mentor to staff. This role offers opportunities for support in professional development and innovation in care models, all while promoting staff wellbeing. Flexibility in working options is available, with a focus on a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Focus on staff well-being

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in leading clinical teams required.
• Experience in service improvement and implementing change is essential.
• Must be a compassionate and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe and effective service.
• Lead on recruitment and retention initiatives in your team.
• Support the health and well-being of your staff.
• Develop services to maximize patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Band 7 or an existing Band 8a to move into an operational lead role within our friendly and dynamic Therapy Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (West Herts).

As a Therapy Team Lead, you will be responsible for the operational management of our clinical therapy teams, with leadership of both the medical and stroke therapy teams. You will play a key role in supporting service delivery, staff development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.

You will be joining a collaborative team of six Therapy Team Leads, collectively managing the four therapy professions: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, and Speech and Language Therapy.

To ensure all professions are represented within our leadership structure, this post is open to candidates with a qualification in Occupational Therapy.

Interviews will take place on 23 January. With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Deliver a safe and effective service.
• Lead on recruitment and retention initiatives in your team and department.
• Financial monitoring.
• Lead HR processes within your team.
• Develop your services, working with teams both within the Trust and external partners to maximise the patient experience.
• Support the health, well‑being and professional development of your staff.
• Lead the quality and governance agenda within your teams.

Qualifications and experience

We are seeking a passionate, compassionate, and motivated individual with strong experience in leading clinical teams. You will be confident in problem‑solving, able to think on your feet, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Alongside your leadership ability, you will be a supportive team player and a core member of the Therapy Leadership Team.

Experience in service improvement and implementing change is essential for this role.

Equal opportunity statement

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