About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Band 7 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Crewe Care Community Therapy Team as Therapy Team Leader.
We are seeking a positive and compassionate individual with a strong commitment to delivering excellent patient care and leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with the team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Apprentices.
The Crewe Care Community Therapy team delivers clinically effective, person-centred care across Crewe and surrounding areas with cross cover across the wider CCICP footprint as required.
Main duties of the job
To lead, manage and co-ordinate the Community Therapy Service and be professionally accountable for the delivery of patient care, by therapists within the defined team and be responsible for supervision and quality of their work.
To work with the Care Community Operational Manager in the line management responsibility for both human and financial resources of the Community Therapy Team.
To be responsible for implementing and monitoring adherence to agreed policies, protocols and clinical standards, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of high- quality service provision within the bounds of clinical governance.
To take a lead role in focussing team resources to meet the objectives outlined in the Service Specification and identified health needs within the community.
To act as a clinical lead for patients with complex health needs supporting the delivery of expert clinical care and providing clinical leadership to all team members within sphere of responsibility.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. To lead others from a base of clinical credibility in order to model and facilitate improved practice and partnerships.
2. To demonstrate positive leadership skills identifying and prioritising the workload to ensure a safe operational system, referring to Care Community Operational Manager as necessary.
3. To make a proactive contribution to the future development of the community therapy service.
4. To support the Operational Manager in the effective management of financial budgets.
5. To respond promptly to any incident or risk relating to patients, self or staff within the team which occur whilst on duty and ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the incident/risk in line with Trust policy. This includes the investigation of all incidents and formulation of action plans to ensure that identified issues/risks are addressed.
6. To monitor and manage team members sickness in line with Trust absence management policy, and record on the recognised Trust system.
7. Liaise with staff within the team, to co-ordinate cover for colleagues caseloads in their absence. To manage all annual leave requirements within the team, ensuring service delivery is maintained throughout the year.
8. Under guidance from the Service Manager lead on the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.
9. Work with the Service Manager to ensure efficient and effective use of the workforce, implementing skill mix and staff deployment changes as appropriate to meet the changing needs/demands of patients.
10. Be responsible for ensuring all team members are up to date with statutory and clinical training, keeping an accurate training record for the team
11. Manage the day to day on going delivery and development of the service ensuring delivery of a service that is responsive, high quality, efficient which meets contractual obligations.
12. To have responsibility for appraisals/ PDP within the team in line with Trust policy and ensure the training and development needs of staff are identified including Statutory and Mandatory training
13. To support the Operational Manager in ensuring the high performance of the team and individuals within it to address any capability issues, in line with Trust policy.
14. To be responsible for the cascading of information relevant to team members and the implementation and chairing of regular team meetings.
15. Ensure that all team members have opportunity to receive clinical supervision and to provide regular mentorship and coaching to staff within the team.
16. Assess, plan and implement a programme of specialist care to meet the patients physical, social, emotional and environmental needs evaluating care at regular intervals, encompassing a rehabilitative/self-care approach where necessary.
17. To facilitate attendance and representation at multi-disciplinary meetings in order to work in collaboration with the wider primary health care team, acting as case manager/care coordinator where appropriate
18. Promote clinical excellence by ensuring an evidenced based approach to care complying with the agreed Trust policies and procedures and maintaining own clinical competencies within a clinical leadership role.
19. To participate in the planning and implementation of complex care packages in the community, liaising with multi agency professionals to explore all options and care pathways.
20. To lead the team in the management of patients identified within the service specification.
21. To lead the team in raising awareness of policies and procedures of the Trust and ensuring compliance in line with scope of professional practice.
22. To work in partnership with General Practitioners, Primary Health Care team members and other stakeholders, liaising with the Service Manager as appropriate.
23. To have knowledge of and be able to effectively use/refer to local services and resources to contribute to the delivery of effective patient care as appropriate.
24. To influence, support and take an active role in Public Health/ Self-care of the individual and community.
25. Work with the Operational Manager to ensure that staff are working to the competency framework in order to identify personal and professional capability to aid with succession planning.
26. To engage in and influence professional meetings and case conferences to ensure appropriate attendance and dissemination of information as deemed necessary.
27. To refer and participate in the decision-making process in cases of Safeguarding and liaise with other disciplines and agencies as appropriate, in line with Trust policy.
28. Accurately record and maintain all patient contacts in line with Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy HCPC registered Clinical educator training
Desirable
Leadership training
Experience Essential
Post registration experience of working in a community setting Continuous Improvement training/experience
Desirable
Experience of leading a team
Skills Essential
Advanced communication skills Leadership skills - including teaching/mentoring
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing Centre
Dunwoody Way
Crewe
CW1 3AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)