Job summary
About the Role
Do you have the skills and progressive approach to lead a dynamic community therapy team?Would you thrive in a role where your day could include anything from:
- "How do we get a lightbulb changed in the office?"
- "We have three urgent response referrals and minimal capacity"
- "We need you to represent the service at a senior-level performance meeting"
If you're still smiling and interested, we want to hear from you!
As Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality therapy services within the community. This is a varied and rewarding position, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to patient care and service development.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
- Provide clinical leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team, including Therapists, Mental Health Registered Nurse, Assistant Practitioners, Rehab Assistants, and Administrators.
- Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care for patients across the locality.
- Work collaboratively with other community teams such as District Nursing, Community Hospitals, and Health Care Professional (HCP) teams.
- Represent the service at senior-level meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
- Support operational management and service improvement initiatives.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A qualified clinician (e.g., Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or similar) with current professional registration.
- Experienced in leading teams and managing complex clinical situations.
- Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A qualified clinician (e.g., Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or similar) with current professional registration.
- Experienced in leading teams and managing complex clinical situations.
- Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of competency in clinical systems
Qualifications
Essential
- current professional registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership experience
Desirable
- Leadership module completed
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of competency in clinical systems
Qualifications
Essential
- current professional registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership experience
Desirable
- Leadership module completed
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).
