Team Leader in Cardio-Respiratory and Surgical Therapy
Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)
Join our forward-thinking Cardio-Respiratory and Surgical Therapy Team, dedicated to patient care and your professional growth. We seek a positive, proactive clinician with leadership and specialist skills in Cardio-Respiratory and Surgical fields to help build our future.
You will lead the team with support from your Professional Lead, manage a clinical caseload providing advanced assessments and interventions for acute cardio-respiratory and surgical patients, including ICU and ACU. You will support team members and students' training and development, play a vital role in service development, and provide strong leadership to a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and assistants.
As a department of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and assistants, we maintain strong relationships with the wider multidisciplinary team and community colleagues. Your responsibilities include leading and organizing the team, managing a complex caseload, and supporting team members to manage their own caseloads. You will use advanced assessment skills to identify suitable patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
Effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential. You will lead team meetings, contribute to in-service development, supervise students and therapy assistants, and participate in appraisals. You will also measure and evaluate practice through evidence-based projects, audits, and outcome measures, making recommendations for improvement. Ensuring adequate staffing, managing absences, and supporting staff wellbeing are key responsibilities.
The James Paget University Hospital provides excellent care to east Norfolk and north Suffolk, situated near beaches and the Broads National Park, within commuting distance of Norwich. Our department is innovative, involved in research, and actively supports professional development through training, supervision, and partnerships with local colleges and universities. Onsite parking and car-sharing options are available.
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