Overview
Job Summary
Our vision is to become a High Quality, High Performing patient-centred organisation which provides timely and compassionate care to patients and a place where the best people come to learn, work and research. This role supports the Directorate by providing safe, excellent care via Clinical Professional Leads / Clinical Matrons in operational clinical services to enable the smooth running of the Directorate. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, Priority and At Risk status including NHS At Risk staff in Devon who have recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
Divisional leads will represent Therapies across a specific UHP Division, in partnership with the Therapy Heads of Service, providing independent assurance on patient outcomes and governance as part of the Trusts Quality Management System and Accountability Framework. Ensure compliance and regulatory readiness from a therapy perspective, reporting to the Trust Board\'s Quality and Workforce Committees. In conjunction with the Therapies Directorate Manager and Clinical Lead, and professional Therapy Heads of Service the post holder is responsible for the implementation of national and local clinical strategies and is clinically accountable for delivery of Directorate clinical and professional service. Lead on developing a Trust-wide Therapy / AHP Strategy aligned with national frameworks, delivering a highly visible and accessible approach for patients and staff, empowering and developing staff to undertake a greater range of clinical activities to modernise and improve patient care. Benchmark AHP impact against national workforce and outcome indicators.
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, committed to innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust offers career development in a progressive working environment. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Details
Date posted: 03 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-AH-DA7706017
Job locations: UHP NHS Trust - Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Divisional coordination of relevant major services at Trust and system level.
* Accountable for delegated functions held at directorate and service level.
* Strategic planning development aligned with trust strategies, policies, procedures and values.
* Performance oversight, management and escalation.
* Independent validation of outcomes and effectiveness and identification of areas for further investment.
* Financial stewardship.
* Operational and strategic risk management and mitigation.
* Patients experience strategic planning.
* Co-production and implementation of a divisional annual plan.
* Delivery of contract services with commissioners.
* Lead on accreted union relationships
* Management of professional standards that may result in HCPC referrals
* Effective management of resources
* Deliver service improvement programmes to improve quality of services to patients
* To carry clinical caseload in designated speciality Senior or Specialist level (0.2wte of post).
* Working in a senior capacity within an appropriate clinical area. Ensuring continued personal clinical involvement and protected clinical time.
Person Specification
Essential
* Knowledge and experience: Demonstrable senior clinical and professional leadership experience at a Senior Therapies level (Dietetics / OT / Physio / SLT).
* Demonstrable varied and evidenced postgraduate experience with board clinical experience at a senior/specialist level in an acute clinical setting.
* Professional credibility as Dietitian / OT / Physio / SLT at a senior level.
* Understanding of NHS developments, clinical governance and therapy issues.
* Experience of HR processes, handling incidents and complaints, clinical governance and risk management, budgetary management, NHS directives and governance, equality and diversity.
* Proven management and leadership skills, including people management.
* Experience in leading a therapy department and developing a therapy team; ability to organise education programmes and clinical supervision.
Desirable
* Previous management experience at this level within an Acute Trust.
* Commitment to postgraduate teaching.
* Knowledge of health and social care eligibility criteria.
Qualifications
* HCPC Registered Therapies/ AHP Healthcare Professional
* Degree level in Dietetics / OT / Physio / SLT with further specialist qualifications at Master’s level or equivalent.
* Management / Leadership training
* Disciplinary/grievance, recruitment and retention, appraisal, managing absence, finance and budget management training
* Management / Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
* Recognised Risk Assessors course
* Mentorship course or equivalent
Aptitude and Abilities
* Effective influencing and negotiating skills with senior health care professionals
* Good communication skills, written and verbal
* Able to work clinically with patients and perform full range of clinical skills
* Ability to direct and instruct others
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: UHP NHS Trust - Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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