Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke Therapies team. The Stroke Therapies Clinical Team lead will work across the Community Stroke team and within the acute Stroke services in University Hospital of North Tees. The role is a combination of clinical and leadership. The Stroke Service is a key priority for horizontal integration as part of University Hospitals Tees. Leadership for this will be essential.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for the provision of clinical and operational leadership and management to the acute based stroke therapy services, and the Integrated Community Stroke Services (ICSS) in Stockton and Hartlepool. The focus of this role is on the day to day delivery of excellence in quality care provision.
Responsible for managing with other Clinical Coordinators ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the service across the localities
Contributes to the local SSNAP data collection and analysis of results in order to ensure continuous improvement in both the patient and family experience
Responsible for fostering and promoting a team culture that enables individuals to openly question, reflect and learn from their practice.
Responsibility for 60% operational and 40% clinical duties.
Post holders will be required to work 7 day working patterns, subject to the needs of the service
To represent the service area within the broader multi agency organisational framework and to represent the Senior Clinical Professional as required.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership training/experience in clinical leadership
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership training/experience in clinical leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Membership of CSP or RCOT
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of Therapists and support staff
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of sound clinical reasoning
- Experience of change management
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills
- Evidence of commitment to audit, and implementation of EBP
- IT skills
Personal atributes
Essential
- Car driver/owner/access to a vehicle for independent travel
- Commitment to audit and CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Membership of CSP or RCOT
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of Therapists and support staff
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of sound clinical reasoning
- Experience of change management
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills
- Evidence of commitment to audit, and implementation of EBP
- IT skills
Personal atributes
Essential
- Car driver/owner/access to a vehicle for independent travel
- Commitment to audit and CPD
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).
