Clinical Team Lead

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Main area Stroke Therapies Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (7 day working pattern on a rota basis) Job ref 345-CSU9-8054458

Site Stockton Town Stockton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/07/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke Therapies team. The Stroke Therapies Clinical Team lead will work across the Community Stroke team and within the acute Stroke services in University Hospital of North Tees. The role is a combination of clinical and leadership. The Stroke Service is a key priority for horizontal integration as part of University Hospitals Tees. Leadership for this will be essential.

Main duties of the job

Responsibility for the provision of clinical and operational leadership and management to the acute based stroke therapy services, and the Integrated Community Stroke Services (ICSS) in Stockton and Hartlepool. The focus of this role is on the day to day delivery of excellence in quality care provision.

Responsible for managing with other Clinical Coordinators ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the service across the localities.

Contributes to the local SSNAP data collection and analysis of results in order to ensure continuous improvement in both the patient and family experience.

Responsible for fostering and promoting a team culture that enables individuals to openly question, reflect and learn from their practice.

Responsibility for 60% operational and 40% clinical duties.

Post holders will be required to work 7 day working patterns, subject to the needs of the service.

To represent the service area within the broader multi agency organisational framework and to represent the Senior Clinical Professional as required.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Experience of working with Stroke Patients
• Confident working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Membership of CSP or RCOT

Experience

• Supervision of Therapists and support staff
• Experience of leading a team
• Evidence of sound clinical reasoning
• Experience of change management
• Membership of Special Interest Group

Knowledge & Skills

• Evidence of strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Evidence of commitment to audit, and implementation of EBP

Personal attributes

• Car driver/owner/access to a vehicle for independent travel
• Commitment to audit and CPD

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.