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.