Therapy Team Leader Crewe | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Mid Cheshire Hospitals
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Crewe, CW1 3AW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jun 2026
Closing date:	1 Aug 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Band 7 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Crewe Care Community Therapy Team as Therapy Team Leader.

We are seeking a positive and compassionate individual with a strong commitment to delivering excellent patient care and leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with the team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Apprentices.

The Crewe Care Community Therapy team delivers clinically effective, person-centred care across Crewe and surrounding areas with cross cover across the wider CCICP footprint as required.

To lead, manage and co-ordinate the Community Therapy Service and be professionally accountable for the delivery of patient care, by therapists within the defined team and be responsible for supervision and quality of their work.

To work with the Care Community Operational Manager in the line management responsibility for both human and financial resources of the Community Therapy Team.

To be responsible for implementing and monitoring adherence to agreed policies, protocols and clinical standards,ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of high- quality service provision within the bounds of clinical governance.

To take a lead role in focussing team resources to meet the objectives outlined in the Service Specification and identified health needs within the community.

To act as a clinical lead for patients with complex health needs supporting the delivery of expert clinical care and providing clinical leadership to all team members within sphere of responsibility.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

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.

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

2. To demonstrate positive leadership skills identifying and prioritising the workload to ensure a safe operational system, referring to Care Community Operational Manager as necessary.

3. To make a proactive contribution to the future development of the community therapy service.

4. To support the Operational Manager in the effective management of financial budgets.

5. To respond promptly to any incident or risk relating to patients, self or staff within the team which occur whilst on duty and ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the incident/risk in line with Trust policy. This includes the investigation of all incidents and formulation of action plans to ensure that identified issues/risks are addressed.

6. To monitor and manage team members sickness in line with Trust absence management policy, and record on the recognised Trust system.

7. Liaise with staff within the team, to co-ordinate cover for colleague’s caseloads in their absence. To manage all annual leave requirements within the team, ensuring service delivery is maintained throughout the year.

8. Under guidance from the Service Manager lead on the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.

9. Work with the Service 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.

10. Be responsible for ensuring all team members are up to date with statutory and clinical training, keeping an accurate training record for the team

Further responsibilities are listed in the attached Job Description.

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Jul 2026

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