Head of Therapy – London – Full time (37.5 hours per week) – Salary £60,000 – Reports to Registered Manager.
Overview
The British Home is undergoing an exciting period of change and development. This role will manage a growing team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuro‑Psychology, Creative Arts Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants, and lead the therapy services toward a Level 2 rehabilitative service.
Strategic Responsibilities
* Develop and implement the therapy strategy in line with the overall transformation programme.
* Lead clinical innovation and modernisation, focusing on new ways of working and operational performance targets.
* Report nationally and individually on rehabilitation programmes, outcomes and capacity utilisation.
* Support and oversee improvements in patient care through bio‑social, holistic treatment approaches.
* Manage financial performance of the department, including budgeting, costings and fundraising for therapy‑led initiatives.
Performance Management
* Monitor and analyse department activity, ensuring KPIs are met and corrective action is taken when necessary.
* Establish UKROC reporting systems and ensure timely data collection for transparency.
* Review and refine policies in accordance with clinical governance and national guidelines.
Financial Management
* Deliver a balanced budget for the Therapies Department.
* Ensure all equipment and services remain under budget while maintaining high rehabilitation standards.
* Collaborate with finance to modernise costings for new admissions.
Personnel
* Line‑manage teams across multiple disciplines, overseeing recruitment, selection, development and performance appraisal.
* Develop staff workforce plans and mentor junior colleagues in evidence‑based practice.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary research, clinical audit and inter‑professional working.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
* First Level Registered Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC or another HCPC‑registered professional (essential).
* Evidence of continuing professional and clinical development (essential).
* Moving & Handling Trainer (desirable).
* Mentor or mentorship qualification / experience (desirable).
Experience
* Leadership of a mixed‑discipline therapeutic team (essential).
* Supervision, appraisal, training and coaching of staff (essential).
* Experience with UKROC reporting, FIM & FAM assessments, and integration with nursing care (essential).
* Experience within the gold standard framework of palliative care pathway (desirable).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
* Strong team management, motivation and confidentiality (essential).
* Excellent verbal and written communication (essential).
* Effective IT skills for electronic care plans and administration systems (essential).
* Ability to influence and support management in achieving quality and customer‑focused service (essential).
Personal Qualities
* Sensitivity to vulnerable or unwell groups (essential).
* Commitment to EDI and client‑centred therapeutic goals (essential).
* Initiative, independence and a collaborative approach (essential).
Circumstances
* Ability to work a 7‑day rota pattern and cover emergency situations (essential).
* Occasional travel (desirable).
Equal Opportunities
Demonstration of understanding of the needs of different minority groups and commitment to equal opportunities and anti‑discriminatory working practices (essential).
Health & Safety
Commitment to promoting the highest standards in health & safety performance (essential).
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