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Harrow Community Services is seeking to appoint a professional, competent, enthusiastic, and experienced Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist to join us to build on existing models of care and introduce integrated models of care in the Borough.

The transformation plan over the next 12 months includes further integration across primary, acute care, social care, voluntary sector and patient groups, with a greater emphasis on population health through collaborative working with neighbourhood teams

The successful applicant will be passionate about improving quality of care and ensuring equity of service provision to the residents of Harrow. These services include discharge to assess, community rehabilitation, Intermediate bedded rehabilitation units. The successful candidate will lead and work alongside an already established group of Clinical Leads and Locality managers. Clinical supervision and additional support are provided from the Clinical Business Unit Manager.

We are therefore looking to appoint a leader and is able to manage a large team of Therapists, to deliver good quality care and one who reflects the core values of the Trust

The post is for a motivated and committed Clinical Lead to join our Integrated Care Unit in the Borough of Harrow.

• The post holder is responsible for the operational and clinical management of the patient care services within the clinical specialty, including accountability for the patients' experience of care and the clinical environment.
• The post holder will assess and treat own caseload of patients, take an active role in the development of the Therapy service and assist others in prioritising managing complicated and challenging conditions. They will arrange formal and informal meetings, training sessions and appraisals to achieve this.
• To provide strong clinical and operational leadership to staff and patient care in accordance with Harrow ICT model
• The focus of which is the continuing development of a seamless integrated service between the acute trusts, community services, PCNs, care homes, social services and voluntary sector.

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Single occupancy accommodation in Central London – (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.

• Demonstrate highly developed clinical skills and act as clinical advisor and educator to junior staff and overall responsibility for clinical care in a designated area. Set, monitor and maintain excellent standards of nursing/therapy
• Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their need for courtesy, dignity and
• Communicate and work with the multi professional team to promote comprehensive, high quality patient
• Be proactive in leading, developing and undertaking innovative practice within the department/service

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities