An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, experienced and visionary Physiotherapist to join Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) as our Professional Lead for Physiotherapy.
This is a strategically important leadership role within the Psychological Professionals and Therapies Directorate, working under the line management of the Chief Allied Health Professional (AHP). The successful candidate will provide professional leadership and strategic direction for Physiotherapy services and the Physiotherapy workforce across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across a diverse range of services.
In addition to leading the profession, the postholder will act as the Trust's Strategic Falls Lead, driving the development, implementation and evaluation of falls prevention strategies across physical health, mental health and learning disability services to improve patient outcomes, reduce harm and support healthy ageing.
This is a unique opportunity to influence service development at organisational level whilst championing professional excellence, workforce development and innovation.
As Professional Lead for Physiotherapy, you will be responsible for providing visible professional leadership, strategic oversight and clinical governance across the Physiotherapy profession within RDaSH.
The Physiotherapy workforce delivers services across multiple pathways including:
- Community Physical Health Services
- Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation
- Community and Specialist Rehabilitation Services
- Mental Health Services – acute and community.
- Community Learning Disability Services
You will work collaboratively with operational leaders, clinical teams, professional leads and system partners to ensure Physiotherapy services are safe, effective, person-centred and aligned to organisational and national priorities.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
