Job Introduction
Are you an allied health professional looking to enhance both your clinical and leadership skills?
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a clinical service lead in a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy assistance practitioners, and rehab therapy workers. The team provides essential community rehab services for adults and aims to maximise independence and quality of life for individuals referred.
You will be responsible for the clinical leadership and line management of the Bath West Team and will join the existing clinical lead for Bath East Team. The successful applicant will guide therapy staff in providing person-centred, evidence-based practice. You will be a leader in service development and take a dynamic approach to meeting the challenges of a changing healthcare landscape.
This is a full-time post, 37.5 hours a week, based predominantly at St Martin's Hospital. Core hours are 8am to 4pm, and the service operates 7 days a week. There is an expectation to work one weekend per month.
For a full list of responsibilities, see the attached job description.
Main Responsibilities
The main responsibilities include providing clinical leadership and support to the Bath Reablement Service.
If you're a proactive, compassionate clinician ready to lead and inspire within a collaborative and evolving service, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive):
* Share expertise and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver person-centred care.
* Embed national and local best practices into daily operations.
* Assess and manage complex cases using evidence-based approaches.
* Offer specialist input to teams and contribute to effective case management and system flow.
* Maintain a small caseload within a multidisciplinary team to support optimal rehabilitation.
* Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and staff development.
* Promote safeguarding awareness and communicate policy updates clearly.
* Engage in professional development and staff recruitment.
* Help shape future service design and workforce planning.
* Champion partnership working and ensure systems support quality care.
* Monitor performance, contribute to audits, and support continuous improvement.
* Maintain clear communication across teams and with service users.
* Attend professional meetings and lead investigations or reviews when required.
* Collaborate with professional leads and senior managers to support service leadership.
For a full list of responsibilities, see the attached job description.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential:
* Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, with HCPC registration and membership of CSP or BAOT/RCOT.
* Ongoing professional development and a solid understanding of clinical best practices.
* Strong experience working within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring person-centred care for complex cases.
* Proven ability to work across various settings, including community environments.
* Confidence in managing your own caseload, delegating tasks effectively, and adapting to changing priorities.
* Skilled in providing clinical supervision, education, and support to colleagues, fostering growth and learning.
* Knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards to ensure safe, effective service delivery.
* Comfortable using IT systems related to service provision.
Desirable:
* Postgraduate Diploma or Master's in your area of expertise or management.
* Previous management experience, including budget handling and performance reviews.
* Experience in conducting service reviews and contributing to service redesign.
For a full list of responsibilities, see the attached job description.
Package Description
You will be valued as a BAND 7 Clinical Service Lead: Bath Reablement Team (West), with access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
* £46,148 - £52,809, NHS Pension, and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
* Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location.
* Membership of My Reward Hub, offering discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
* Access to your wages as you earn them for emergencies.
* Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including health resources and legal/debt advice.
* Opportunities for professional development through The Learning Enterprise.
* An open culture encouraging ideas to improve services, backed by innovation funding.
* A commitment to high clinical and quality standards, with all services rated 'good' or 'outstanding'.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading provider of community health and care services across England, focusing on experience, efficiency, and outcomes. We deliver a range of services including adult and children community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, and social care.
We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity, supporting diversity in our workforce. Safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are in place to protect vulnerable groups.
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