University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Therapies and Specialist Rehabilitation BU Professional Lead
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About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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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 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
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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.
Application Details
Closing date of applications: 1 October 2026
Interview date: 15 October 2026
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Mrs Susan Russell
Job title: General Manager Therapies BU
Email address: susan.russell4@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07890564330
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
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