Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team Therapy Lead - Brent and Harrow

Job overview

This post is responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of the Brent and Harrow Early Supported Discharge (ESD) teams, ensuring safe, effective and equitable stroke rehabilitation across both boroughs.

The post holder will lead service development and clinical governance, including monitoring and delivery of KPIs, SSNAP measures and stroke performance standards, working with lead consultants and the Clinical Manager for Stroke. They will provide highly specialist clinical expertise, maintain a clinical caseload and support the delivery of high-quality multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

The role includes line management, supervision, appraisal and development of staff, alongside leadership of audit, research, education and service improvement.

The post holder will work collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams, GPs, consultants, local authorities, social care and voluntary sector partners to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care across organisational boundaries.

They will demonstrate and promote the Trust HEART values of Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork throughout their leadership, clinical practice and partnership working.

Main duties of the job

Lead the clinical and operational delivery of Brent and Harrow ESD services, providing expert stroke rehabilitation assessment, clinical decision-making and management of complex patients. Maintain a specialist caseload and provide expert advice, second opinions and clinical support to staff and partner organisations.

Provide leadership and line management to the multidisciplinary team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, development, workload management and appropriate use of workforce resources. Lead specialist education and training for staff, students and wider professional groups.

Lead service development, clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement, using evidence, national guidance, outcomes and performance data to improve care. Develop and implement clinical pathways, protocols and policies and contribute to delivery of national stroke standards.

Work collaboratively across acute, community, primary care, social care and voluntary sector services, ensuring effective communication, coordinated discharge and person-centred rehabilitation. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients and carers, adapting approaches to individual communication, cultural and emotional needs.

Hold delegated budget responsibilities and ensure resources are used effectively. Promote safe practice, safeguarding, information governance and Trust HEART values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.