Clinical Team Manager

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Job Reference: 370-AHP7REH-3510

Employer:Department:Therapies Acute Services Location:RuncornSalary:£40,057 to £45,839 pa

We are WHH an NHS Foundation Trust acknowledged as providing a positive learning environment and proud to be recognised as a Teaching Hospital. WE provide a first-class service from our two acute (secondary) care hospitals across two sites in the boroughs of Warrington and Halton, supporting a diverse population of 330,000. It has approximately 4,700 staff and an annual turnover of c.£317m.

The majority of our emergency care and complex surgical care is based at Warrington Hospital. The Halton Hospital site is home to the Nightingale Building, a centre of excellence for routine surgery, and the Captain Sir Tom Moore Building, housing our orthopaedic surgery services.

Our mission is to be Outstanding for our patients, our communities and each other.

We pride ourselves in being consciously inclusive and enjoy working with and for the diverse community we serve, employing a high calibre of skilled staff, reflective of our communities.

Our vision is to continue to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable health and care services to the local population of Warrington, Halton and beyond. Our approach to healthcare is founded on our five core values; Working Together,Excellence,Inclusive,Kind,Embracing Change

As an applicant or employee of WHH you have our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, it’s the way we work! Our beliefs and culture insist that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment from the start of the employment journey. WHH is also an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcomes applications from members of the Military Veteran and Armed Forces Community.

Working at WHH means joining a team of 4,000+ professional and support staff who local people look to, to keep them well and support their well-being. If you embrace these values and are motivated to making a difference to our patients, we’ll look forward to receiving your application.

Company

Band 7 Team Manager (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)

Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is high quality, safe healthcare and our staff working together to provide excellent health care services. If you’re passionate about making a difference and would like to be a part of our exciting and progressive NHS Foundation Trust then we welcome you to apply below.

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Band 7 Salary £40,057 – £45,839

Intro

An exciting opportunity has arisen for either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to take up the post of Band 7, Team Manager for the Acute Medical Therapies Team. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated therapist with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. You must be organised, flexible and able to empower others, with the ability to implement and drive change across the service.

Key responsibilities will include the support and development of therapy staff, with an understanding of clinical governance and risk management. You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Acute Medical Therapy Service and be able to identify quality improvement opportunities, including the review and evaluation of service pathways.

The team provides therapeutic care across 8 in-patient wards. An in depth understanding and experience of working within the specialist area of Frailty and clinical skills to effectively deliver personalised patient care is essential to this post.

Additionally, the postholder will have a comprehensive understanding of the ‘Home First’ approach to patient care, where health and care systems work together to provide a safe and timely discharge of people who no longer need to stay in hospital.

Position

Alongside, day-to day management of the team, the postholder will work collaboratively with the wider MDT to progress service changes required to enhance patient care, and experience.

The postholder will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the importance of improving patient flow within the hospital setting, specifically within the acute therapies bed base.

The postholder will have clinical experience of working within this speciality.

Working Hours

& Location

The working hours for this post will be 37.5 hours - over 5 working days which will include Saturday and Sunday working.

Based across the Trust sites for therapy services including Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington WA5 1QG and Halton Hospital, Hospital Way, Runcorn WA7 2DA

Further information

If You Would Like Any Further Information Or Would Like To Pay Us a Visit Please Give Us a Call / Email

If you would like to work in a motivated forward thinking therapies team who are committed to providing better healthcare for older adults, then we welcome you to apply.

Rachel Bold Therapy Manager 01925 662685 / 662106 rachel.bold@nhs.net

This job advert may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

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The Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy which does not permit smoking within the Trust premises and grounds/site.

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Depending on the classification of the post, in-line with DBS guidelines, a Standard or Enhanced disclosure will be required which may include a check of the ‘Vulnerable Adults List’, the ‘Children’s List’ and/or the Independent Safeguarding Authorities (ISA’s) barred lists.

A charge of £60 (Enhanced) will be made by the successful candidate which will be deducted from the first 3 months’ salary. In addition to this, you will also be required to re-pay any future costs that may arise in relation to DBS fees.