Therapy Clinical Team Lead Inpatient Services

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to lead our inpatient therapy team at Alton Community Hospital.

The hospital provides rehabilitation, community step up and end of life care to adults from across Mid and North Hampshire.

The post holder will have experience in rehab, people management and leadership and also a strong focus on improving patient outcomes. You will need to work flexibly between hands on clinical care, supervision and management.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical and professional therapy leadership to the Therapy Inpatient Rehab Team, and to provide support to the Ward Managers in ensuring that the inpatient therapy teams contribute to the implementation of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOWH) governance strategies.

Undertake advanced specialist therapeutic assessments (appropriate to clinical qualification and profession) of patients with diverse and complex conditions, providing a clinical diagnosis (where appropriate), development, and delivery of individualised treatment programmes.

To support the case management process by providing expert clinical advice and therapy to patients with a variety of complex conditions within our inpatient rehabilitation units who are at risk of deteriorating health that may result in declining quality of life or avoidable acute hospital admission or an unnecessary longer length of stay.

To lead their team, working to ensure effective operational performance within the appropriate budgetary constraints.

To take responsibility for the operational management of their team including recruitment and selection, appraisal, CPD and disciplinary procedures.

To provide strong clinical leadership and presence, which inspires, motivates and empowers the team and promotes a structure of clear authority and credibility, embedding a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement within their area of responsibility.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alton Community Hospital

Chawton Park Road

Alton

Hampshire

GU34 1RJ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alton Community Hospital

Chawton Park Road

Alton

Hampshire

GU34 1RJ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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