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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Community Therapy Team Leader

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Allied Health Professional to join our Community Therapy Service as a Community Therapy Team Leader.

The successful candidate will provide operational and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary community therapy team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across community settings. Working closely with senior managers and clinical colleagues, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective and efficient services that enable patients to maximise independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and positive working environment where individuals feel valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential. We actively encourage continuous professional development, promote staff wellbeing and provide opportunities for leadership growth and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled clinician with leadership experience who is passionate about supporting staff, driving service improvement and delivering excellent patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to influence service development, shape the future of community therapy provision and make a meaningful difference to both patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The Community Therapy Team Leader will:

• Provide day-to-day operational and professional leadership to the community therapy team.
• Lead, motivate and support multidisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure effective management of patient flow, caseload allocation and service demand.
• Monitor and improve service performance against key performance indicators and waiting time targets.
• Manage staff recruitment, appraisal, supervision, attendance and performance.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, learning and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, clinical governance requirements and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Support workforce planning and service development initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with primary care, social care, acute services and voluntary sector partners.
• Contribute to strategic planning and transformation programmes across community services.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-8248040-UHMB-A

Job locations

Community - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and person specification, relating to this role, please review the attached documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and person specification, relating to this role, please review the attached documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC registered)
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within community services
• Experience of leading or managing teams.
• Experience of service improvement and change management.

Desirable

• Experience working within integrated community services.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage complex situations.

Desirable

• Experience of budget management.
• Experience using quality improvement methodologies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC registered)
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within community services
• Experience of leading or managing teams.
• Experience of service improvement and change management.

Desirable

• Experience working within integrated community services.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage complex situations.

Desirable

• Experience of budget management.
• Experience using quality improvement methodologies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Community - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Community - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Directorate Manager

Joanne McGuire

[email protected]

07980721969

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-8248040-UHMB-A

Job locations

Community - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

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