Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Therapies
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Job Overview
Are you an inspiring Allied Health Professional leader ready to shape the future of therapy services and improve outcomes for patients across our communities?
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Therapies to join our Divisional Leadership Team at an exciting time of transformation and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, values-driven leader to influence the strategic direction of therapy services and champion the vital contribution of our Allied Health Professional workforce.
As Head of Therapies, you will provide professional, operational and strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of services, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech and Language Therapy, Podiatry and Surgical Appliances. Working closely with clinical and operational colleagues, you will drive high-quality, patient-centred services that are safe, effective, responsive and sustainable.
If you are ready to lead with purpose, inspire others and make a lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties of the Job
The Head of Therapies will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership across Therapy Services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care. Working closely with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues, the post holder will champion excellence across Allied Health Professional (AHP) services, promoting innovation, collaboration and professional standards.
Reporting to the Divisional Director of Operations, you will play a key role in delivering the Trust’s ambitions, leading service improvement, transformation and workforce development initiatives that enhance patient experience and outcomes. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering teams to achieve excellence.
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As the senior professional lead for therapies, you will lead the development of patient-centred services that meet population needs and support Trust priorities. Working with partners across health and social care, you will help shape integrated models of care, including Discharge to Assess, Virtual Wards, admission avoidance, reablement and enhanced discharge pathways, ensuring seamless patient journeys and care delivered in the right place, at the right time.
Working for Our Organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced, professionally credible therapy leader with the qualifications, judgement and personal impact to lead complex services across a large acute Trust. You will bring a strong track record of senior clinical leadership, service improvement and partnership working, alongside the ability to inspire teams and influence at all levels.
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You will also need to be adaptable, organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to make sound operational and strategic decisions. The role requires participation in the On-Call Manager rota and the ability to travel independently between Trust sites.
The full job description and person specification are attached for a full overview.
Interviews
Interviews planned to take place w/c 27th July 2026.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Professional registration with the relevant professional body and the Health and Care Professions Council, supported by postgraduate management and leadership development.
- Master’s level study in a relevant subject, or equivalent senior-level experience in a specialist area.
- Significant postgraduate experience in the acute sector, including at least four years at Band 8 level.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills, including the confidence to manage complex or contentious discussions.
- Visible, compassionate leadership with the ability to build teams, delegate effectively, empower others and support multidisciplinary working.
- Proven experience in change management, innovation, budget management, service planning and the use of financial, workforce and performance data to inform decisions.
- A sound understanding of clinical and corporate governance, risk management, current therapy priorities and wider developments affecting patient care.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of delivery in a community setting
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