Overview
Based on the Aintree site you will work alongside an existing Lead Therapist with operational management for the Dietetic and First Response Team as part of the Aintree Inpatient Therapy Service. As part of this role there will be a requirement to work Monday and Tuesday’s, and provide cover across a 7-day model of care alongside the existing Lead Therapist works 0.6wte. You will report to a Head Therapist who leads the Aintree Inpatient Services.
Responsibilities
* Lead the operational management of the Dietetic and First Response Team, driving quality, safety and standards of care.
* Work flexibly to respond to the changing needs of the service, delivering service improvement initiatives and supporting delivery of evidence‑based care.
* Collaborate with other Therapies Leads, Professional Leads and Team Leaders, supported by the Therapies Senior Leadership Team and the Divisional Director of AHPs, to ensure operational plans and performance are closely managed and solutions to resolve difficult operational issues are provided.
* Provide coaching and compassionate leadership, ensuring engagement and empowerment of a diverse workforce through a coaching approach.
* Address people‑management related issues, including complaints and concerns, to foster a learning culture.
* Implement patient‑centred clinical and AHP operational strategy and plans, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and governance requirements and linking with external bodies such as commissioners when required.
* Contribute to strategic direction and policy setting for the Care Group, forming an essential two‑way communications link between the Care Group and staff in the wards and departments.
* Demonstrate a coaching style of leadership, ensuring staff and stakeholder engagement is in place and action taken to address issues.
* Line‑manage Band 7 Clinical AHPs.
Qualifications
* Registered Dietitians with experience in clinical leadership and nutrition support.
* Experience in leading teams with strong leadership and people‑management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver evidence‑based care and service improvement initiatives.
* Commitment to the Trust values and ability to live them in everyday practice.
This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.
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