An outstanding job opportunity has arisen for a committed Head of Therapy Services in Fulwood, Preston
Salary £43,585 - £49,119 per annum DOE
Specialism
Acquired brain injury and a range of other neurological conditions such as Huntingtons disease, Parkinsons, and multiple sclerosis.
Purpose
To be accountable for the delivery and good governance of a multi-disciplinary therapy service by assessing, implementing (by self or junior staff), and evaluating programmes of personalised rehabilitation and care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To provide strong effective leadership and management of the therapies team including recruitment, appraisal, and performance.
Qualifications required
BSc degree level qualification in either Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Management degree or equivalent experience
Registered with Health and Care Professionals Council
Post registration training in a relevant speciality
Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Current registration with relevant Professional Body
Member of a Professional Specialist Interest Group or willing to join
Experience, Skills and Ability
Demonstrable experience of evidence based practice and outcome measures
Highly specialist knowledge and application of therapy assessments and interventions using complex level clinical reasoning
Experience of managing a team of staff including setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment, and disciplinary issues
An ability to work autonomously and to set own and others priorities
An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to therapist/therapy service performance
An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information
Competent IT skills
Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice
Excellent advanced communication skills
Ability to build effective working relationships
Motivational skills and goal setting for personalised care
Leadership and visionary skills to motivate and enthuse the therapy team
For more information, please call LKA Recruitment on 01206 616695 option 3 or email your CV to

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