Therapies and Specialist Rehabilitation BU Professional LeadNHS

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic professional leadership across therapy services, championing excellence in practice, professional governance, workforce development and continuous improvement. Working with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues, you will help shape the future of therapies and ensure high professional standards across all areas of care.

We are looking for a visible, approachable and influential leader who can build strong relationships across professions and organisations. You will support therapists at every stage of their career, creating opportunities for development, career progression and advanced practice within an inclusive and supportive environment.

At UHDB, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and can fulfil their potential.

Closing date of applications: 1 October 2026

Interview date: 15 October 2026

Main duties of the job

To provide professional and strategic leadership to all HCPC registered staff within the Therapies and Specialist Rehabilitation Business Unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and patient-centred services.

To lead professional governance and quality assurance across Therapy services , ensuring compliance with professional, regulatory and Trust standards, effective risk management and continuous improvement.

Working in partnership with the General Manager and Director of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and Healthcare Scientists, to support the delivery of Business Unit, Divisional and Trust objectives through effective professional leadership, workforce development and service improvement.

To contribute to the development and implementation of Business Unit and Divisional operational and strategic plans, ensuring professional, quality and workforce considerations are appropriately reflected.

To act as a visible and credible professional leader, promoting evidence-based practice, research, innovation, education and professional development to enhance patient outcomes and staff experience.

To provide expert professional advice to the Business Unit and contribute to Trust-wide professional leadership and service development in collaboration with the Director of AHPs and Healthcare Scientists.

To develop effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of local, regional, and national priorities.

Job description

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Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

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About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.