We are excited to offer a leadership opportunity for a motivated Therapy Team Manager to join our integrated Inpatient Therapy Service. This role is ideally suited to an Occupational Therapist, though applications from other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) with relevant experience are welcome.
As one of three Team Managers, you will play a key role in the operational management and development of the therapy team. While a small clinical caseload may be considered, it is not essential.
We are seeking someone with strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, who can support staff, manage rotas, and drive service improvement. A working knowledge of HR processes and experience in an acute or related setting is highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for career progression, offering involvement in ongoing service development projects and close collaboration with a supportive management team. You will report to the Inpatient Therapy Service Manager and contribute to a well-integrated, forward-thinking division.
- Provide day-to-day operational leadership and management of the integrated inpatient therapy team.
- Support staff development through supervision, appraisal, and mentorship.
- Lead on service improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic planning.
- Manage staff rotas, allocations, and ensure appropriate skill mix across clinical areas.
- Promote effective communication within the team and across multidisciplinary services.
- Address performance or conduct issues in line with HR policies and procedures.
- Monitor service delivery standards and contribute to quality assurance processes.
- Collaborate with other team managers and the service manager to ensure cohesive service provision.
- Participate in recruitment, induction, and onboarding of new staff.
- Represent the therapy service in relevant meetings and forums.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Hayhurst Job title: AHP Matron Email address: rebecca.hayhurst@mcht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01270 273586
Jo Owen
Joanne.owen@mcht.nhs.uk
01270 273586
Natalie Sharp
natalie.sharp2@mcht.nhs.uk
01270 273676
