About this role
Job summary
We have developed this new Principle Therapist position within Intermediate Care to align the Trust's home based community therapy services with the Trust's wider therapy provision and to ensure robust governance, clinical supervision and support.
Responsible for the clinical leadership of the therapists across Intermediate Care, you will use skilled clinical reasoning to provide expert specialist support and advice regarding complex clinical presentations, clinical governance issues and the strategic direction of the service.
As an experienced leader with expertise in community therapy service provision you will develop this post alongside other Principle Therapists, the Intermediate Care Service Manager, the Head of Therapies and Head of Community Services.
Main duties of the job
o Lead a service by demonstrating advanced clinical skills and leadership skills to ensure the service achieves the aims and objectives of the Trust.
o Regularly undertake/lead audit with area and interpret National Guidance, influencing key stakeholders and implementing change as required.
o Be a visible presence to lead teams of therapists and to be the point of contact for the Therapy directorate regarding provision and further development of specialist therapy services.
About us
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Lead the delivery of specialist therapy services, acting as the professional voice for the specialty.
Maintain a highly visible presence in clinical areas across sites, ensuring close links with patient services, staff and Divisional leads.
Develop new clinical pathways and ways of working across all therapy professions within the specialty.
Carry a specialist clinical caseload and provide consultative/second opinion services to other therapists.
Communicate complex specialist information to a range of internal and external stakeholders, requiring advanced influencing and negotiation skills.
Ensure quality and safety of service provision, including risk assessments and infection control.
Manage frequently stressful or emotional situations empathetically, such as staff issues and complaints.
Actively record and maintain own continued professional development.
To participate, as required, in extended services such as weekend working, 7-day working and extended shifts depending on the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognized degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy HCPC Registration MSc in related area or equivalent experience Management courses e.g. supervisory skills, appraisal skills, team skills
Desirable
Evidence of relevant nonclinical management training e.g. financial training
Experience Essential
Significant clinical experience working at a senior level in own professional area Team leadership including HR functions as well as teaching, mentoring and developing others Experience of contributing to the development of business plans and service development initiatives Quality improvement experience including PDSA cycles.
Desirable
Able to demonstrate knowledge of budget management, cost improvement and efficiency measures. Experience of managing employee relations issues e.g. disciplinary/grievance etc.
Skills Essential
Management of complex community health care in patients' homes Ability to organize (collect, process and interpret) complex information to reach sound conclusions Able to negotiate and influence and gain commitment from others Understanding of National NHS Agenda
Desirable
Able to lead teams through service review, re-design and deliver change. Formal coaching/mentoring training
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.
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Fleet Community Hospital
Church Road
Fleet
GU51 4LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)