Neuro Early Supported Discharge Team & Clinical Lead
The closing date is 23 November 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinician to join our Neuro Early Supported Discharge team within Community Neuro Rehab Services in Southampton as a Clinical Team Lead.
The Neuro ESD Team provides intensive neuro-rehab to individuals with a Stroke or Neurological diagnosis, who have been newly discharged from hospital or are at risk of admission into hospital and have a GP within Southampton City or parts of West Hampshire. The multidisciplinary team comprises of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Rehab Assistants and admin, which is delivered in a client's own home or alternative community setting.
Intervention from the Early Supported Discharge Teams aims to facilitate improved independence and quality of life based upon agreed personalised rehabilitation goals.
The post holder will have post graduate experience which should include some specific neurological clinical experience, excellent leadership skills and evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of service improvement projects or audits is also desirable.
Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and junior staff that you supervise.
To provide evidence based, clinically effective practice and keep abreast of new practice developments, and act as a change agent in disseminating and implementing these practices with colleagues.
To keep informed of and develop strategies for implementing best practice in the service area, and to ensure effective communication of clinical developments within the service area to all staff.
Provide a comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation intervention for the client case load and support team leaders in co-ordination of rehabilitation programmes e.g. aspects of MDT intervention.
Work in collaboration with Senior Management to take responsibility for planning, monitoring and auditing service provision in co-operation with the wider professional network.
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.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SSW-9281
Job locations
Oakley Road
Millbrook
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4GX
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oakley Road
Millbrook
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4GX
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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