Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a therapist to join the Therapies leadership team at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust (MSEFT).
The Head of Therapies is responsible for the operational management and strategic leadership of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Dietetic services at Broomfield Hospital, working with the rest of the leadership team to ensure a high quality, efficient therapy service is delivered across Mid and South Essex.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead the teams supporting the delivery of the MSEFT therapy vision. They will have experience of leading change, service improvement and transformation and will champion the role and benefit of therapy professionals.
The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships, negotiate and influence internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are:
- To be an active member of the Divisional senior team, contributing to the strategic direction and decision making on operational matters.
- To analyse a variety of information, sometimes conflicting, to make decisions on the service, staff or other areas. Moreover retain insight of the key interrelationship between different stakeholders within an interest in Therapy Services.
- To take a leadership role with influencing Clinical Directors, General Managers and Heads of Nursing across the Trust who are stakeholders to enable them to develop plans and deliver improvements in services that match the aspirations of the Trust strategy and vision for therapy services.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
- To be accountable for all aspects of Therapy services at Broomfield Hospital
- To escalate concerns and issues to the Therapy leadership team
- To report back on a regular basis to the General Manager for Therapies
- To adhere to all aspects of information governance
- To keep accurate and up to date data to support and evidence the effectiveness of the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
- To be accountable for all aspects of Therapy services at Broomfield Hospital
- To escalate concerns and issues to the Therapy leadership team
- To report back on a regular basis to the General Manager for Therapies
- To adhere to all aspects of information governance
- To keep accurate and up to date data to support and evidence the effectiveness of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered therapist (OT, Speech & Language, Physio, Dietetian)
- Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MBA) in leadership or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS leading multidisciplinary complex services within therapies
- Extensive experience of service redesign and development of therapy teams
- Proven success in business planning
Personal requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of creative and innovative problem solving
- Successful leadership of complex operational change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered therapist (OT, Speech & Language, Physio, Dietetian)
- Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MBA) in leadership or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS leading multidisciplinary complex services within therapies
- Extensive experience of service redesign and development of therapy teams
- Proven success in business planning
Personal requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of creative and innovative problem solving
- Successful leadership of complex operational change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
