We are very excited to offer a new opportunity in our Stockport Children's Therapy Services (CTS).
We are seeking a Physical Function Manager to work alongside our Communication Managers under the Children's Therapy Services Manager at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
This role will provide leadership to the occupational therapists, physiotherapists, equipment and adaptations team, and home equipment store staff.
The post holder will also lead governance and risk management for CTS and make decisions for the children's equipment and adaptations team.
Job Summary
The main duties include:
* Providing overarching leadership and supervision for children’s occupational therapy (OT), physiotherapy (PT), children's equipment and adaptations service (CEAS), and children’s home equipment store (HES), ensuring services operate within a balanced system framework.
* Leading and coordinating teams to work in multidisciplinary ways, responsible for efficient service provision across a continuum, and guiding teams through transformations to maintain effective processes.
* Collaborating with other health, education, and social services, and working with primary carers and external agencies to deliver high-quality services.
* Making decisions regarding equipment and adaptation provision across all services.
* Acting as the internal service lead for governance and risk, ensuring policies and record-keeping are up-to-date, and leading on CTS audit plans.
* Deputising for the CTS Manager as required.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as a healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We aim to reflect the diversity of our community and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups.
If you need support with your application, please contact our recruitment team. We also consider flexible working requests to accommodate individual needs.
Benefits We Offer
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, electronics, and more
* NHS Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance options
* Stockport Credit Union for financial advice
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Carol Sperring
Job Title: Children's Therapy Manager
Email: carol.sperring@stockport.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0161 204 4153
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