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  • You need to promote integrated Therapy Services, share information effectively, engage staff, present sensitive data, provide expert advice, and collaborate within the multi-disciplinary team.
  • You will promote integrated Therapy Services, share information with stakeholders, engage staff in improvements, and advise senior staff while collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

  • To promote and communicate the objectives and benefits of an integrated Therapy Service to the Trust, Strategic, Regional and National groups/forums/networks.
  • To be responsible for information sharing via meetings, email and performance reports and sharing information at Trust, health economy, regional and national levels.
  • To be flexible and adapt to the changing demands and service needs of the Therapies Directorate.
  • To ensure the Divisional Nurse Director & Divisional Operations Director are kept up to date with developments on a regular basis.
  • To ensure the Divisional Nurse Director & Divisional Operations Director are kept up to date with developments on a regular basis.
  • To be responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to empower and engage frontline staff and ensure that they are involved at all levels to achieve service improvements.
  • Presenting complex, sensitive or contentious information to a large group of staff.
  • Provide and receive highly sensitive information where persuasive motivational negotiating skills are required.
  • To provide expert advice in professional capacity to senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff.
  • To work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, building and maintaining effective working relationships within the Trust and the ICS.

Responsibilities

  • To promote and communicate the objectives and benefits of an integrated Therapy Service to the Trust, Strategic, Regional and National groups/forums/networks.
  • To be responsible for information sharing via meetings, email and performance reports and sharing information at Trust, health economy, regional and national levels.
  • To be flexible and adapt to the changing demands and service needs of the Therapies Directorate.
  • To ensure the Divisional Nurse Director & Divisional Operations Director are kept up to date with developments on a regular basis.
  • To be responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to empower and engage frontline staff and ensure that they are involved at all levels to achieve service improvements.
  • Presenting complex, sensitive or contentious information to a large group of staff.
  • Provide and receive highly sensitive information where persuasive motivational negotiating skills are required.
  • To provide expert advice in professional capacity to senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff.
  • To work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, building and maintaining effective working relationships within the Trust and the ICS.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Head of Therapy Services?

The primary responsibility is to provide professional, operational, and clinical leadership and strategic planning to a multi-disciplinary team of clinical staff, inclusive of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, and to ensure the delivery of an integrated Therapy Service across the County site.

Who will the Head of Therapy Services work closely with?

The Head of Therapy Services will work closely with the Divisional Therapy Manager for Medicine.

What types of staff does the Head of Therapy Services lead?

The Head of Therapy Services leads a multi-disciplinary team that includes clinical staff from Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

Is there an emphasis on staff engagement in this role?

Yes, there is an emphasis on ensuring that systems are in place to empower and engage frontline staff, involving them at all levels to achieve service improvements.

How does the role interact with external groups?

The role involves promoting and communicating the objectives and benefits of an integrated Therapy Service to Trust, Strategic, Regional and National groups/forums/networks.

What is the hospital's location and what services does it provide?

The hospital is located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford and provides emergency treatment, planned operations, and medical care, caring for over 600,000 people each year.

Are there opportunities for flexible working?

Yes, the Trust offers a range of options to help maintain a good work-life balance, including full-time, part-time hours, bank hours, and a commitment to flexible working where relevant to the role and service.

Who should I contact for further details or informal visits?

You can contact Jane Teasdale, Divisional Therapy Manager, at jane.teasdale@uhnm.nhs.uk or call 01782 6575437, or reach out to Clare Johnson, Therapy Services Manager, at clare.johnson@uhnm.nhs.uk or 01782 675341.

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust offers a range of acute and specialized medical services across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care, enhancing health outcomes through excellence in medical treatment and compassionate service. Their purpose is to provide comprehensive, effective healthcare while continuously improving services and patient experiences in their community.