Job summary
For any international applicants, please apply to our other vacancy which is available for "Non UK Residents Only".
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join us as a Team Leader within our integrated Community Therapy Team, serving the South Lakes and Furness areas. This role provides the chance to lead a dedicated, multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our local communities.
Main duties of the job
As a Team Leader, you will:
- Support Community Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, ensuring safe and effective care for patients.
- Lead and oversee Therapy Dischargepathways, promoting smooth transitions from hospital to home.
- Champion the Wellness Model, focusing on holistic, person-centred care that empowers independence and recovery.
- Manage the day-to-day running of the service, working collaboratively with a team of Band 7 Clinical Leads and a fellow Joint Team Lead.
- Ensure service delivery standards are met, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.
- Work closely with senior leaders, receiving guidance and support to achieve operational and strategic goals.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK Or Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Post graduate training in specified clinical area to masters level or equivalent.
- Training and understanding of risk assessment and risk management.
- Practice placement educator experience.
Desirable
- Leadership and first line management experience/training e.g. Leading Empowered Organisation (LEO), Management in Action (MIA).
- Computer qualification e.g. European Computer Driving License (ECDL).
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists Or Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant knowledge, skills and experience at Advanced level working as an experienced autonomous practitioner.
- Post registration experience in a specialist clinical area relevant to this post.
- Experience as a supervisor of registered therapists and support staff or designated health/social care workers.
- Evidence of being able to practice and manage complex patients and be able to evaluate effectiveness of own practice.
Desirable
- Leadership and first line management experience.
- Experience of research and clinical audit.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK Or Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Post graduate training in specified clinical area to masters level or equivalent.
- Training and understanding of risk assessment and risk management.
- Practice placement educator experience.
Desirable
- Leadership and first line management experience/training e.g. Leading Empowered Organisation (LEO), Management in Action (MIA).
- Computer qualification e.g. European Computer Driving License (ECDL).
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists Or Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant knowledge, skills and experience at Advanced level working as an experienced autonomous practitioner.
- Post registration experience in a specialist clinical area relevant to this post.
- Experience as a supervisor of registered therapists and support staff or designated health/social care workers.
- Evidence of being able to practice and manage complex patients and be able to evaluate effectiveness of own practice.
Desirable
- Leadership and first line management experience.
- Experience of research and clinical audit.
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).
