Job summary
UHD is seeking to appoint a motivated and committed Allied Health Professional to the post of Head of Therapies.This prestigious role offers you the chance to play a critical role in developingthe therapy services at a time where we are shaping our new organisation.
We have established a strong Directorate structure under each of the three Care Groups, and Therapy services are centralised under oneteam with the Head of Therapies role, whilst continuing strong links to other clinical directorates.
The Trust has developed close links with both Bournemouth University and Health Sciences University as part of new partnerships and are planning training and development opportunities as well as growing future workforce locally.
You will be an experienced therapy manager looking for an exciting opportunity to work with some dedicated staff to re-shape services and build for the future. The post holder will work closely with our Associate Director of Allied Health Professions & Healthcare Scientists supporting the Trusts commitment to developing this workforce.
The successful applicant will be supported to take the next step in their career by widening their portfolio and increasing their levels of responsibility within the improvement, quality, governance and transformation organisational agendas. This will be alongside direct Therapy service leadership.
Base - University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Interview Date: 24th February 2025
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Able to demonstrate study at Masters level in health related subject
- oLeadership programme or equivalent experience at Masters level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at clinical manager level including budgetary control and clinical leadership
- Experience of leading and delivering QI within the therapy setting
- Experience of line management of a group of clinical areas
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in a number of different therapy providers
Knowledge
Essential
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving skills
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS and the national therapy agenda
- Knowledge of governance and risk management
- Understand highly complex clinical information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Able to demonstrate study at Masters level in health related subject
- oLeadership programme or equivalent experience at Masters level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at clinical manager level including budgetary control and clinical leadership
- Experience of leading and delivering QI within the therapy setting
- Experience of line management of a group of clinical areas
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in a number of different therapy providers
Knowledge
Essential
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving skills
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS and the national therapy agenda
- Knowledge of governance and risk management
- Understand highly complex clinical 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
