Inpatient Therapy Lead

Role: Inpatient Therapy Lead
Location: The Princess Grace Hospital, central London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience

We’re looking for a Inpatient Therapy Lead to join our team at Princess Grace currently rated “Good” by the CQC. As one of HCA Healthcare UK’s leading Surgical centres we’re incredibly passionate about providing the best possible care to our patients through constant innovation. Our MDT team of specialists all have the same goal: The care and improvement of human life. 

As a Inpatient Therapy Lead, you will be responsible for the provision of the Inpatient Therapy Services, leading the team to provide a high quality, efficient and professional service. The Inpatient Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Lead will also hold a clinical caseload and will have the opportunity to deputise in the absence of the Head of Therapies.

Job Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for the provision of the Inpatient Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy service to all wards across the Princess Grace Hospital campus, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, efficient and safe service.

• Directly line manage the Highly Specialist Therapists, Senior Therapists and Therapies Assistant, being responsible for work related performance, professional conduct, and competence.

• Conduct team meetings, one to ones, appraisals, career conversations, probation reviews and disciplinary meetings.

• To be able to provide clinical support and leadership across all specialities, including Orthopaedics, Cardiorespiratory, Oncology, Neuro and General Surgery where required.

• To take responsibility for ensuring smooth day-to-day running of the inpatient therapies service, dealing with patient queries, patient complaints, assisting in resolution of billing enquiries and managing external stakeholders.

• Utilise strong leadership, coaching and motivational skills, identifying individual training and career development needs with the team.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

• Professional undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy (BSc Hons)

• HCPC registered

• CSP member (desirable)

• Highly specialist experience in a range of specialties

• Experience working within in-patient settings within an acute hospital

• Team leadership experience (desirable)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within Pharmacy you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.