Job summary
The therapy Team Lead post is predominantly a clinical role with a split of 70% clinical and 30% non-clinical work.
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures within the Anticipatory care portfolio which may have a wider impact across Bradford District Care Foundation trust and beyond. The post holder will represent anticipatory care therapy throughout the trust and may be required to comment and implement on service development.
As a Therapy team lead you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred therapy programmes of care to a highly specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge.
Knowledge and skills will be used to develop competencies and clinical knowledge with patients, carers, colleagues, students and the wider multidisciplinary team. As a team member they will also support members of the wider multidisciplinary team deliver high quality community care. You will offer clinical supervision across Anticipatory care portfolio.
The post holder will work to professional and HCPC standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Closing- 15th August 2025
Shortlisting- 16th August 2025
Interview- 29th August 2025
Main duties of the job
The Therapy Team Lead post is predominantly a clinical role with a split of 70% clinical and 30% non-clinical work.
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within theirspecialty area as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures within the Anticipatory care portfolio which may have a wider impact across Bradford District Care Foundation trust and beyond. The post holder will represent anticipatory care therapy throughout the trust and may be required to comment and implement on service development.
As a Therapy team lead you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centered therapy programmes of care to a highly specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge.
Knowledge and skills will be used to develop competencies and clinical knowledge with patients, carers, colleagues, students and the wider multidisciplinary team. As a team member they will also support members of the wider multidisciplinary team deliver high quality community care. You will offer clinical supervision across Anticipatory care portfolio.
The post holder will work to professional and HCPC standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Physical
Essential
- Hold a current driving licence and have access to a car.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree in Therapy
- 3 years experience post qualification
- Demonstrates knowledge of leadership and service development
- Minimum 3 years post graduate experience
- 12 months experience in leadership role
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent in specialist field or management subject
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of community working
- Demonstrates and understanding of population
- Formal qualification Leadership/management
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients where there are barriers to understanding
Person Specification
Physical
Essential
- Hold a current driving licence and have access to a car.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree in Therapy
- 3 years experience post qualification
- Demonstrates knowledge of leadership and service development
- Minimum 3 years post graduate experience
- 12 months experience in leadership role
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent in specialist field or management subject
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of community working
- Demonstrates and understanding of population
- Formal qualification Leadership/management
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients where there are barriers to understanding
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).
