Head of Therapy Services

Expired
Company:  Merco
Location: Ipswich
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Head of Therapy Services

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week


Are you an experienced therapy professional with strong leadership skills? We are looking for a Head of Therapy Services to lead a dynamic team, providing specialist neurorehabilitation to individuals with brain injuries.


The Role:

As Head of Therapy Services, you will oversee a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based therapy programs are delivered to meet the individual needs of service users. Key responsibilities include:


  • Leading, motivating, and managing the therapy team to ensure the highest standards of care.
  • Managing a complex caseload, providing highly specialist treatment programs.
  • Ensuring compliance with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards and Brainkind care protocols.
  • Implementing evidence-based practices to drive positive outcomes for service users.
  • Supporting ongoing professional development within the therapy team through teaching and mentoring.
  • Collaborating with other departments, including fundraising and marketing, to support organisational strategy.


About our Head of Therapy Services:


  • BSc degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
  • Management qualification or equivalent experience.
  • HCPC registration.
  • Post-registration training in a relevant speciality.
  • Demonstrable experience of managing a team and leading service delivery.
  • Proven track record in evidence-based practice, therapy assessments, and outcome measurement.
  • Experience in recruitment, appraisals, and performance management.


Rewards and Benefits for the Head of Therapy Services:


  • Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum.
  • 35 days’ holiday, including bank holidays.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Discounts through the Blue Light Card and Perkbox.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Eye voucher scheme, long service awards, free uniform, and parking.


Join a dedicated and passionate team and make a lasting impact in the field of neurorehabilitation. Please submit your CV to Janice.froggatt@merco.co.uk or call 0208 971 2974 for more information.


Please note, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. 

Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and reference checks.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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