• Job Description

  Req#: C9412-25-0642?language=en&page=445&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have a rare and exciting opportunity for suitability experienced and enthusiastic Therapist who has appropriate experience and knowledge of post stroke care ideally in a community setting. Our multidisciplinary community stroke team provide rehabilitation support to patients in their own homes and bed bases across the footprint of CCICP utilising a Home First approach and proportionate care working closely with acute and community colleagues.

  As Team Leader you will be based with the Community Stroke Team at Infinity House where you will be a visible and present leader who is professionally responsible and accountable for delivery of quality, safe patient care by therapists within your service, you will oversee staff development, education, shadowing and supervision and work closely with Community Operational Manager in maintaining and developing the service.

  This post would be suitable for an NMC registered candidate or AHP.

  CCICP adopts a Continuous Improvement approach, experience of this process would be advantageous for this role

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Community Stroke Team to drive clinical excellence and service development.

  You will lead, manage and co-ordinate the Community Stroke Service implementing and monitoring Trust policy, protocols and patient pathways working closely with referring hospitals and community services to ensure timely care and rehabilitation to post stroke patients.

  You will work together with the Community Operational Manager to effectively manage budget and service development taking a proactive approach demonstrating positive leadership skills identifying and prioritising your workload.

  About us

  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

  The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

  The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff.

  An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.

  We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

  At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

  Details

  Date posted

  15 December 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  412-COMM-7464652-B

  Job locations

  Infinity House Crewe

  Mallard Way

  Crewe

  CW1 6ZQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please review the job description for in depth detail.

  To lead others from a base of clinical credibility to model and facilitate improved practice and partnerships

  Manage the day to day on going delivery and development of the service ensuring delivery of a service that is responsive, high quality, efficient which meets contractual obligations

  Work with the Operational Manager to ensure efficient and effective use of the workforce, implementing skill mix and staff deployment changes as appropriate to meet the changing needs/demands of patients.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please review the job description for in depth detail.

  To lead others from a base of clinical credibility to model and facilitate improved practice and partnerships

  Manage the day to day on going delivery and development of the service ensuring delivery of a service that is responsive, high quality, efficient which meets contractual obligations

  Work with the Operational Manager to ensure efficient and effective use of the workforce, implementing skill mix and staff deployment changes as appropriate to meet the changing needs/demands of patients.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) or NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration
  • Relevant professional degree/diploma/MSc (Master of Science) pre-registration.
  • Clinical Educator Training

  Desirable

  • Post registration Masters in relevant area.
  • Advanced Communication skills qualification.
  • CI Training

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Post registration Knowledge which is relevant to the specific area.
  • In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation recommendations for specialist area.
  • Detailed awareness of the National and Local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area.
  • Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult clinical decisions.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership when introducing change.
  • Highly advanced communication and listening skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skill.
  • Audit skills

  Desirable

  • Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately and effectively.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively within the MDT or across a range of services/providers.
  • High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
  • Confident in facilitating and challenging others.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment.
  • Specialist experience of managing a complex caseload of patients relevant to the post.
  • Experience of working in a CCT at a band 6 level.
  • Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders providing leadership within the rehabilitation setting.
  • Experience of planning and completing audit and research.
  • Experience of teaching and mentoring staff.
  • Experience of undertaking projects.

  Desirable

  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Experience of working in an integrated team.
  • Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.

  Specific Job requirement

  Essential

  • Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels.
  • Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads - able to multi-task as well as be self disciplined and highly motivated.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Supportive team member.
  • Demonstrates a flexible approach to ensure patient care is delivered.
  • Experience of Service development.

  Desirable

  • Completion of fundamentals of change training.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) or NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration
  • Relevant professional degree/diploma/MSc (Master of Science) pre-registration.
  • Clinical Educator Training

  Desirable

  • Post registration Masters in relevant area.
  • Advanced Communication skills qualification.
  • CI Training

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Post registration Knowledge which is relevant to the specific area.
  • In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation recommendations for specialist area.
  • Detailed awareness of the National and Local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area.
  • Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult clinical decisions.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership when introducing change.
  • Highly advanced communication and listening skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skill.
  • Audit skills

  Desirable

  • Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately and effectively.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively within the MDT or across a range of services/providers.
  • High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
  • Confident in facilitating and challenging others.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment.
  • Specialist experience of managing a complex caseload of patients relevant to the post.
  • Experience of working in a CCT at a band 6 level.
  • Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders providing leadership within the rehabilitation setting.
  • Experience of planning and completing audit and research.
  • Experience of teaching and mentoring staff.
  • Experience of undertaking projects.

  Desirable

  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Experience of working in an integrated team.
  • Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.

  Specific Job requirement

  Essential

  • Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels.
  • Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads - able to multi-task as well as be self disciplined and highly motivated.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Supportive team member.
  • Demonstrates a flexible approach to ensure patient care is delivered.
  • Experience of Service development.

  Desirable

  • Completion of fundamentals of change training.

  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

  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Infinity House Crewe

  Mallard Way

  Crewe

  CW1 6ZQ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Infinity House Crewe

  Mallard Way

  Crewe

  CW1 6ZQ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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