Job summary
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a dedicated team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
PurposeTo be accountable for the delivery and good governance of a multi-disciplinary therapy service by assessing, implementing (by self or junior staff), and evaluating programmes of personalised rehabilitation and care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To provide strong effective leadership and management of the therapies team including recruitment, appraisal, and performance.
Main duties of the job
The role carries line management responsibility for Therapy Team Manager
The post holder is expected to foster good relationships and work closely with multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external
Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team.
Responsible to maintain robust communication networks with the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director and other agencies and professions.
Responsible to develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders.
The post holder is expected to represent Brainkind at meetings/forums as required.
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities but not limited to
To lead, motivate and manage the therapy team.
Responsible for the units complex caseload (relevant to role) to provide highly specialist treatment programmes to meet individual needs and outcomes. To assess individual service user needs and develop an appropriate therapy programme to meet those needs.
Responsible to ensure practice complies with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and relevant professional standards and ethics, including Brainkind Standards of Care
To implement evidence-based practice, ensuring effective service provision and positive outcomes
To ensure appropriate provision and maintenance of equipment within available resources
To share knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching within the therapy team and across the wider centre
Responsible to continuously develop team knowledge and expand clinical/rehabilitation skills and effectiveness.
To work closely with other areas of the organisation including fundraising, marketing, and policy/campaigns by providing information and analysis to support the delivery of the organisational strategy.
Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally take on reasonable additional tasks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities but not limited to
To lead, motivate and manage the therapy team.
Responsible for the units complex caseload (relevant to role) to provide highly specialist treatment programmes to meet individual needs and outcomes. To assess individual service user needs and develop an appropriate therapy programme to meet those needs.
Responsible to ensure practice complies with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and relevant professional standards and ethics, including Brainkind Standards of Care
To implement evidence-based practice, ensuring effective service provision and positive outcomes
To ensure appropriate provision and maintenance of equipment within available resources
To share knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching within the therapy team and across the wider centre
Responsible to continuously develop team knowledge and expand clinical/rehabilitation skills and effectiveness.
To work closely with other areas of the organisation including fundraising, marketing, and policy/campaigns by providing information and analysis to support the delivery of the organisational strategy.
Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally take on reasonable additional tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree level qualification in either Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Management degree or equivalent experience
- Registered with Health and Care Professionals Council
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team of staff including setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment, and disciplinary issues
- An ability to work autonomously and to set own and others priorities.
- An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to therapist/therapy service performance.
- An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Competent IT skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice
- Excellent advanced communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Motivational skills and goal setting for personalised care
- Leadership and visionary skills to motivate and enthuse the therapy team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree level qualification in either Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Management degree or equivalent experience
- Registered with Health and Care Professionals Council
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team of staff including setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment, and disciplinary issues
- An ability to work autonomously and to set own and others priorities.
- An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to therapist/therapy service performance.
- An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Competent IT skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice
- Excellent advanced communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Motivational skills and goal setting for personalised care
- Leadership and visionary skills to motivate and enthuse the therapy team.
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).
Additional information
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).
