We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate and creative leader for our Stroke services. The Stroke services at UHL comprise of our Acute Stroke, Stroke rehabilitation and our Early Supported Discharge teams. Our teams are across Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. This exciting opportunity is for a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. The successful applicant will operationally manageboth professional groups, demonstrating leadership skills and an ability to work with a wide variety of people. This role would suit an individual with a desire to combine clinical practice whilst developing their broader leadership skills, in order to influence service delivery and to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. Experience in the clinical setting is essential. Main duties of the job You will work closely with the other Therapy Clinical Team Leaders within a well-defined and supportive Therapy Leadership Team, in order to ensure a responsive Therapy Service which meets the needs of the Trust, the challenges of a changing NHS and the requirements and expectations of our patients, their families and carers. Participate in the joint Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Managers on call rota or working on the clinical weekend/bank holiday rosters is an expectation of this role. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: • high-quality care for all, • being a great place to work, • partnerships for impact, and • research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: • we are compassionate, • we are proud, • we are inclusive, and • we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. Job responsibilities The Therapy Clinical Team Leader will: • Lead the implementation of service improvements and integration of services within a subspecialty in conjunction with the Therapy Speciality Lead and Therapy Head of Service • Ensure that the sub speciality Therapy team provide a service that is responsive to patient and referrers needs in the line with key stakeholders priorities • Lead operational day to day management for the Therapy team, and the services they provide within a sub specialty • To provide clinical leadership, work as an autonomous practitioner to provide specialist therapy assessments, diagnose and develop individualised treatment programmes based on patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills and to develop own area of clinical practice within a specialty area • Be responsible for delivering high quality specialist Therapy to patients within the sub specialty • Support the Therapy Specialty Lead in their duties and to deputise in their absence • Ensure efficient and effective service delivery within a fast and pressurised environment • Work collaboratively with the Therapy management team to promote an integrated equitable Therapy service • Utilise prioritisation and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service • Facilitate and undertake Clinical Audit, Service Evaluation and research within the specialty adhering to Trust and Research Policy • Deputise as appropriate for the Therapy Site Lead taking responsibility for the smooth efficient running of the Therapy departments Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts values and behaviours Training & Qualifications • BSC in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy current HCPC registration. Knowledge • Interprofessional knowledge of Therapy in an acute area setting/stroke Communication and relationship skills • Leadership skills and an ability to work with a wide variety of people at different levels and different disciplines Analytical and Judgement skills • Ability to think laterally, identify and evaluate options and to find workable solutions to complex issues Planning and organisation skills • Ability to adapt to changing and competing priorities Human Resource Management skills • Performance management experience Personal effectiveness • Ability to motivate others and self when faced with adversity Experience • Current clinical skills and knowledge in the relevant sub speciality • Service improvement and change management