Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
ICRT Team Lead
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ICRT Team Lead
Clinical Team Lead for Community Rehabilitation
Would you like a job where you make a difference every day and lead services where everyone feels supported and valued?
Do you want to join a dynamic team that rehabilitates and enables individuals to achieve independence? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to take this opportunity.
You will be integral to developing quality services, shaping and redesigning service delivery, and ensuring innovative approaches meet evolving needs.
Role Offered
Band 7 Clinical Team Lead for Community Rehabilitation
Open to:
- Registered Nurses
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
Core Desire
You must have a strong desire to move within Community Intermediate Care Services, committed to further developing your leadership and clinical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Collaboration & Service Delivery
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Work alongside experienced Leads, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Social Workers, Dietitians, and Speech and Language Therapists to deliver interventions in various settings—supporting and developing Neighbourhood Teams.
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Partner with local Commissioners, GPs, and Social Care colleagues to guarantee seamless patient flow between primary, community intermediate, and secondary care.
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- Clinically lead a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within community services, focusing on rehabilitation.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
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Develop and maintain positive relationships with:
- Patients and the public
- Staff at all levels, including GPs, practice staff, and third-sector colleagues
- Commissioners and Social Care staff
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Provide clinical leadership for the Community Rehabilitation Team, including wider therapy team staff.
Operational & Strategic Accountabilities
Management
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Effectively operationalise the team, while using resources to meet patient needs.
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Ensure alignment with rehabilitation NICE guidelines.
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Ensure timely patient flow, minimizing delays.
Performance & Compliance
- Use data and soft intelligence to optimise performance, surpassing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities, refer to the attached job description.
About Dorset Healthcare
Our mission is to empower individuals to optimise their lives through innovative and integrated healthcare services. Serving ~800,000 people via 12 hospitals and multiple community and mental health programmes, we were rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC in 2019.
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Why choose us?
- Exceptional patient satisfaction: 95% report a ‘good’ or ‘very good’ experience
- 7,000-strong workforce: Ranked highly in staff engagement, especially differentiating care through inclusive and dynamic workplaces
- Caring culture: 95% of staff believe they make a difference
Where You’ll Work
From bustling market towns, thriving urban spots, picturesque seaside locations, to the rolling hills of Dorset, every setting offers the opportunity to shape thriving communities with your dedicated service.
Our Commitments
We build a workplace for the future by promoting:
- Equal opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion
- Encouraging authenticity and self-expression across our diverse teams.
Growth & Vision
Contribute towards our goal: “Creating healthier lives, empowering citizens, and thriving communities.”
Contact
For further details or an informal visit please contact:
Brad Rootes East Dorset Locality Manager Email: brad.rootes@nhs.net Telephone: 07770 808520
Sue van den Akker 01202 584209
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