Head of Therapies
Your World is currently looking to place a Band 8 OT or Physio who has extensive UK experience into a permanent role in Preston.
Based in a fantastic Assisted living residence in Preston, this position is ideal for a Therapist who needs a new challenge and wants to take their career to the next step. This position comes with the added bonus of working alongside an experienced team of healthcare professionals.
Purpose
To be accountable for the delivery and good governance of a multi-disciplinary therapy service by assessing, implementing (by self or junior staff) and evaluating programmes of personalised rehabilitation and care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Are you the right candidate?
To lead, motivate and manage the therapy team, be responsible for the unit’s complex caseload and provide highly specialist treatment programmes to meet individual needs and outcomes. To assess individual service user needs and develop an appropriate therapy programme to meet those needs.
Requirements
1. The role carries line management responsibility for Therapy Team Manager
2. The post holder is expected to foster good relationships and work closely with multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external
3. Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team
4. Responsible to maintain robust communication networks with the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director and other agencies and professions
5. Responsible to develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders