Head of Therapy - #JBD08484 - Greater London - DCA Recruitment

Description

Head of Therapy – London – Full time (37.5 hours per week) – Salary £60,000 – Reports to Registered Manager.

Overview

The British Home is undergoing an exciting period of change and development. This role will manage a growing team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuro‑Psychology, Creative Arts Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants, and lead the therapy services toward a Level 2 rehabilitative service.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the therapy strategy in line with the overall transformation programme.
• Lead clinical innovation and modernisation, focusing on new ways of working and operational performance targets.
• Report nationally and individually on rehabilitation programmes, outcomes and capacity utilisation.
• Support and oversee improvements in patient care through bio‑social, holistic treatment approaches.
• Manage financial performance of the department, including budgeting, costings and fundraising for therapy‑led initiatives.

Performance Management

• Monitor and analyse department activity, ensuring KPIs are met and corrective action is taken when necessary.
• Establish UKROC reporting systems and ensure timely data collection for transparency.
• Review and refine policies in accordance with clinical governance and national guidelines.

Financial Management

• Deliver a balanced budget for the Therapies Department.
• Ensure all equipment and services remain under budget while maintaining high rehabilitation standards.
• Collaborate with finance to modernise costings for new admissions.

Personnel

• Line‑manage teams across multiple disciplines, overseeing recruitment, selection, development and performance appraisal.
• Develop staff workforce plans and mentor junior colleagues in evidence‑based practice.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary research, clinical audit and inter‑professional working.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education

• First Level Registered Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC or another HCPC‑registered professional (essential).
• Evidence of continuing professional and clinical development (essential).
• Moving & Handling Trainer (desirable).
• Mentor or mentorship qualification / experience (desirable).

Experience

• Leadership of a mixed‑discipline therapeutic team (essential).
• Supervision, appraisal, training and coaching of staff (essential).
• Experience with UKROC reporting, FIM & FAM assessments, and integration with nursing care (essential).
• Experience within the gold standard framework of palliative care pathway (desirable).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong team management, motivation and confidentiality (essential).
• Excellent verbal and written communication (essential).
• Effective IT skills for electronic care plans and administration systems (essential).
• Ability to influence and support management in achieving quality and customer‑focused service (essential).

Personal Qualities

• Sensitivity to vulnerable or unwell groups (essential).
• Commitment to EDI and client‑centred therapeutic goals (essential).
• Initiative, independence and a collaborative approach (essential).

Circumstances

• Ability to work a 7‑day rota pattern and cover emergency situations (essential).
• Occasional travel (desirable).

Equal Opportunities

Demonstration of understanding of the needs of different minority groups and commitment to equal opportunities and anti‑discriminatory working practices (essential).

Health & Safety

Commitment to promoting the highest standards in health & safety performance (essential).