# Therapy Lead FCP > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-lead-fcp/d950dd91-1300-4205-9ebf-4cc1b7f861e5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-lead-fcp/d950dd91-1300-4205-9ebf-4cc1b7f861e5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Wigan - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T16:01:45.411Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Wigan/Wrightington_Wigan_Leigh_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/First_Contact_Practitioners/First_Contact_Practitioners-v8034646 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8034646?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are pleased to welcome applications from skilled First Contact Practitioners with proven leadership experience for the position of Therapy Lead within our First Contact Practitioner service. The post is opened to those with professional registration to the HCPC and will report directly to the MSK Care Group Operational Manager. The FCP Therapy Lead has responsibility for the operational management of the FCP service, driving quality, safety and standards of care. An understanding and the ability to deliver services across professions and integrated pathways is essential. You will be able to deliver service improvement initiatives and support delivery of evidence-based care. With strong leadership and people management skills you will be able to address a variety of people management related issues and be actively involved in addressing complaints, concerns ensuring a learning culture is in place As a successful candidate you will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to negotiate and manage conflicting priorities. You should have leadership experience and will be given opportunity to develop this within your role. The ability to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internally and externally to the NHS is essential, as is the need to be resilient, confident, and committed. The role is 22.5 hours per week and based on a working pattern Monday - Friday. ### Main duties of the job - To be responsible for the day to day operational management and co-ordination of services, ensuring the provision is efficient, effective and solution-focussed - To implement and maintain an effective system of  line management within Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust FCP service. - To be responsible for the development, provision, organisation and evaluation of clinical input to patients - To contribute to the review and development of patient pathways and protocols within the individual sphere of responsibility and across the MSK Services as a whole. - To have a highly visible presence, supervising and participating in patient care delivery to ensure clinical excellence is maintained. - To monitor spending within the budget allocated by Finance and ensure that resources are employed to optimum effect - To contribute to the Trust’s and Therapy Service’s Clinical Governance and Quality agenda. - To investigate complaints and incidents arising within sphere of responsibility and be responsible for taking appropriate corrective and preventative action. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Key results from the job holder Planning and Organisational Duties - Balancing priorities within the designated service area to ensure smooth running and effective management - Performing line management duties for all Therapy staff within the service area. - Managing staff attendance and performance and being responsible for implementing the relevant stages of Trust policies, e.g. Capability Policy, Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures.Reviewing vacancies, proposing post requirements, interviewing and appointing staff within their individual area of responsibility in conjunction with the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services.Holding regular staff meetings and maintaining accurate records. - Reviewing own service area, identifying resources and developing plans encompassing service re-design and development of new posts/roles. - Developing and expanding own professional role in line with service and Trust strategic plans. - Working in collaboration with clinical/team leaders and management to develop a patient centric team-based approach to therapy treatment and management. - Working in collaboration with the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services to monitor service delivery, identifying and investigating any issues that arise and adjusting plans to ensure the service is delivered in an appropriate setting. - Assisting in benchmarking services against similar regional and national services to ensure best practice and report any variance to the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services. - Attending regional and national events on behalf of the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services as requested. - Maintaining and ensuring that accurate, comprehensive and timely statistics and other records are maintained in line with Trust standards - Maintaining accurate records of appropriate staff issues, in line with Trust policy. - Co-ordinating specialist reports on specific issues within designated area of responsibility taking advice as appropriate. - Ensuring that Therapy staff are managed within Health and Safety Policy and take necessary action - Working with other professional managers across the Trust to improve and develop services - Actively participate in the Trust’s Clinical Governance arrangements and quality agenda by ensuring that audit and evidence based practice are implemented. - Ensure up to date knowledge on current best practice is used within all areas for appropriate service delivery and development. - Actively manage and integrate national service changes and Trust changes regarding legislation and new initiatives. - Participate in regular meetings with the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services - Provide support and advice for Practice Placement Educators and students ensuring quality placements. - Be responsible for maintaining accurate contemporaneous records relating to the condition of a patient with due regard to standards for record keeping and information governance. - Ensure adherence in own practice to Trust policies and procedures. - Provide leadership and direction to the Therapy team acting as a positive role model and ensuring high standards of care delivery. - Support clinical governance by contributing to the development and maintenance of governance processes. - Collaborate with all staff to maintain a clean, safe working environment, recognising changing priorities and risks and implementing corrective actions within own limits and informing the relevant people. - Ensure effective emergency plans and procedures are in place and that staff are able to respond appropriately in emergency situations Communications and Key Working Relationships - Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work within individual’s registered profession. - Maintaining overall accountability for delegated duties of treatment to junior staff and patients on your caseload - Maintaining a caseload of patients with more complex needs, influencing diagnosis, management and outcome of overall patient plans - Giving advice and guidance on routine and complex cases to other staff referring appropriately to other professions for advice - Working with patients, carers and other relevant professionals to identify treatment goals as part of the overall care plan. - Developing and implementing local systems of prioritisation of clinical need for patients within individual service area - Teaching and supporting junior staff to develop sound clinical reasoning skills in solving patients’ physical/functional difficulties. - Apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disease and disability and provide guidance and advice to staff to aid problem solving. - Ensure that highly specialised patient management plans, based on thorough risk assessment and evaluation take place in conjunction with multi-professional teams. - Give detailed explanations about choice of treatment so that staff/patients/carers can make informed decisions. - Liaise with patients, cares/relatives and Senior Managers to assist in resolving complaints. - Support, explain and justify the application of service priorities and/or policies to patients, carers, other disciplines and agencies etc. where there are conflicts of views or understanding. - Work closely with all staff to ensure the optimal use of beds Responsibility for Finance - Monitor spending within the budget allocated by the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services, ensuring that all resources are employed to optimum effect. - Adhere to the financial procedures of the Trust. - Be an authorised signatory for individual items within agreed spending limits. - Ensure adequate levels of equipment/resources are available to staff to ensure effective service delivery - Ensure that staff make the most cost effective use of all available resources. - Ensure that adequate staffing of individual services/teams is available, and take appropriate action when required. - Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and reliable and consistent attendance. - Identify and implement Cost Improvement Programmes within the service Responsibility for Human Resources - Implement and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, maintaining own professional Code of Conduct. - Maximise efficiency and effectiveness of all Human Resource within the department. - Use developed listening skills and insight into the organisational culture to assist in the formulation and implementation of policies to enable teams to make their best contribution to effective care delivery. - Develop and conduct staff IPR in line with staff and service need. - Organise systems for and provide supervision for therapy staff in line with service guidance. - Facilitate staff career development through supervision and identification of relevant training. - Ensure the delivery of high quality education/training for, Trust staff, students and external agencies. - Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.Personal Responsibilities - Comply with Professional Code of Conduct, Health Professions Council Guidance, National and Trust Policies and Procedures. - Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of staff and clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. - Identify personal training objectives in line with KSF profile for the role and personal development plan. - Maintain a portfolio for Continuing Professional Development recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities Responsibility for Information Resources - Using spoken and written word to influence outcomes. - Assisting in the establishment of communications systems with all the stakeholders to promote understanding and goodwill. - Ensuring consistency within standards of care for all patients undergoing Therapy - Lead patient and public involvement activities within individual area of responsibility - Provide an initial response to patient complaints. - Maintaining compliance with the Data Protection Act 1988 and information governance ensuring confidentiality is adhered to. - Maintaining accurate and timely records. Responsibility for Research - Ensure the planning, evaluation and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols within own service area. - Participate with other team members in measurement of and evaluation of work and current practice through use of outcome measures and audit. - Contribute to the Trusts and Services Clinical Governance and Quality agenda. - Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. - Broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects. - Develop and contribute to the regular review of evidence based patient and carer information ensuring compliance with the Trust format. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.Responsibility for Teaching - Act as a positive role model for staff and pre-registration students. - Actively participate in the provision of training for pre and post-registration staff across all disciplines. - Lead the induction of new staff within the individual service area. - Ensure the environment is conducive to teaching, education training and development for all staff and students. ## Job Details We are pleased to welcome applications from skilled First Contact Practitioners with proven leadership experience for the position of Therapy Lead within our First Contact Practitioner service. The post is opened to those with professional registration to the HCPC and will report directly to the MSK Care Group Operational Manager. The FCP Therapy Lead has responsibility for the operational management of the FCP service, driving quality, safety and standards of care. An understanding and the ability to deliver services across professions and integrated pathways is essential. You will be able to deliver service improvement initiatives and support delivery of evidence-based care. With strong leadership and people management skills you will be able to address a variety of people management related issues and be actively involved in addressing complaints, concerns ensuring a learning culture is in place As a successful candidate you will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to negotiate and manage conflicting priorities. You should have leadership experience and will be given opportunity to develop this within your role. The ability to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internally and externally to the NHS is essential, as is the need to be resilient, confident, and committed. The role is 22.5 hours per week and based on a working pattern Monday - Friday. ## Job Description To be responsible for the day to day operational management and co-ordination of services, ensuring the provision is efficient, effective and solution-focussed To implement and maintain an effective system of line management within Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust FCP service. To be responsible for the development, provision, organisation and evaluation of clinical input to patients To contribute to the review and development of patient pathways and protocols within the individual sphere of responsibility and across the MSK Services as a whole. To have a highly visible presence, supervising and participating in patient care delivery to ensure clinical excellence is maintained. To monitor spending within the budget allocated by Finance and ensure that resources are employed to optimum effect To contribute to the Trust’s and Therapy Service’s Clinical Governance and Quality agenda. To investigate complaints and incidents arising within sphere of responsibility and be responsible for taking appropriate corrective and preventative action. ## Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Key results from the job holder Planning and Organisational Duties Balancing priorities within the designated service area to ensure smooth running and effective management Performing line management duties for all Therapy staff within the service area. Managing staff attendance and performance and being responsible for implementing the relevant stages of Trust policies, e.g. Capability Policy, Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures.Reviewing vacancies, proposing post requirements, interviewing and appointing staff within their individual area of responsibility in conjunction with the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services.Holding regular staff meetings and maintaining accurate records. Reviewing own service area, identifying resources and developing plans encompassing service re-design and development of new posts/roles. Developing and expanding own professional role in line with service and Trust strategic plans. Working in collaboration with clinical/team leaders and management to develop a patient centric team-based approach to therapy treatment and management. Working in collaboration with the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services to monitor service delivery, identifying and investigating any issues that arise and adjusting plans to ensure the service is delivered in an appropriate setting. Assisting in benchmarking services against similar regional and national services to ensure best practice and report any variance to the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services. Attending regional and national events on behalf of the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services as requested. Maintaining and ensuring that accurate, comprehensive and timely statistics and other records are maintained in line with Trust standards Maintaining accurate records of appropriate staff issues, in line with Trust policy. Co-ordinating specialist reports on specific issues within designated area of responsibility taking advice as appropriate. Ensuring that Therapy staff are managed within Health and Safety Policy and take necessary action Working with other professional managers across the Trust to improve and develop services Actively participate in the Trust’s Clinical Governance arrangements and quality agenda by ensuring that audit and evidence based practice are implemented. Ensure up to date knowledge on current best practice is used within all areas for appropriate service delivery and development. Actively manage and integrate national service changes and Trust changes regarding legislation and new initiatives. Participate in regular meetings with the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services Provide support and advice for Practice Placement Educators and students ensuring quality placements. Be responsible for maintaining accurate contemporaneous records relating to the condition of a patient with due regard to standards for record keeping and information governance. Ensure adherence in own practice to Trust policies and procedures. Provide leadership and direction to the Therapy team acting as a positive role model and ensuring high standards of care delivery. Support clinical governance by contributing to the development and maintenance of governance processes. Collaborate with all staff to maintain a clean, safe working environment, recognising changing priorities and risks and implementing corrective actions within own limits and informing the relevant people. Ensure effective emergency plans and procedures are in place and that staff are able to respond appropriately in emergency situations Communications and Key Working Relationships Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work within individual’s registered profession. Maintaining overall accountability for delegated duties of treatment to junior staff and patients on your caseload Maintaining a caseload of patients with more complex needs, influencing diagnosis, management and outcome of overall patient plans Giving advice and guidance on routine and complex cases to other staff referring appropriately to other professions for advice Working with patients, carers and other relevant professionals to identify treatment goals as part of the overall care plan. Developing and implementing local systems of prioritisation of clinical need for patients within individual service area Teaching and supporting junior staff to develop sound clinical reasoning skills in solving patients’ physical/functional difficulties. Apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disease and disability and provide guidance and advice to staff to aid problem solving. Ensure that highly specialised patient management plans, based on thorough risk assessment and evaluation take place in conjunction with multi-professional teams. Give detailed explanations about choice of treatment so that staff/patients/carers can make informed decisions. Liaise with patients, cares/relatives and Senior Managers to assist in resolving complaints. Support, explain and justify the application of service priorities and/or policies to patients, carers, other disciplines and agencies etc. where there are conflicts of views or understanding. Work closely with all staff to ensure the optimal use of beds Responsibility for Finance Monitor spending within the budget allocated by the Care Group Manager of MSK Therapy Services, ensuring that all resources are employed to optimum effect. Adhere to the financial procedures of the Trust. Be an authorised signatory for individual items within agreed spending limits. Ensure adequate levels of equipment/resources are available to staff to ensure effective service delivery Ensure that staff make the most cost effective use of all available resources. Ensure that adequate staffing of individual services/teams is available, and take appropriate action when required. Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and reliable and consistent attendance. Identify and implement Cost Improvement Programmes within the service Responsibility for Human Resources Implement and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, maintaining own professional Code of Conduct. Maximise efficiency and effectiveness of all Human Resource within the department. Use developed listening skills and insight into the organisational culture to assist in the formulation and implementation of policies to enable teams to make their best contribution to effective care delivery. Develop and conduct staff IPR in line with staff and service need. Organise systems for and provide supervision for therapy staff in line with service guidance. Facilitate staff career development through supervision and identification of relevant training. Ensure the delivery of high quality education/training for, Trust staff, students and external agencies. Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.Personal Responsibilities Comply with Professional Code of Conduct, Health Professions Council Guidance, National and Trust Policies and Procedures. Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of staff and clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Identify personal training objectives in line with KSF profile for the role and personal development plan. Maintain a portfolio for Continuing Professional Development recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities Responsibility for Information Resources Using spoken and written word to influence outcomes. Assisting in the establishment of communications systems with all the stakeholders to promote understanding and goodwill. Ensuring consistency within standards of care for all patients undergoing Therapy Lead patient and public involvement activities within individual area of responsibility Provide an initial response to patient complaints. Maintaining compliance with the Data Protection Act 1988 and information governance ensuring confidentiality is adhered to. Maintaining accurate and timely records. Responsibility for Research Ensure the planning, evaluation and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols within own service area. Participate with other team members in measurement of and evaluation of work and current practice through use of outcome measures and audit. Contribute to the Trusts and Services Clinical Governance and Quality agenda. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. Broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects. Develop and contribute to the regular review of evidence based patient and carer information ensuring compliance with the Trust format. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.Responsibility for Teaching Act as a positive role model for staff and pre-registration students. Actively participate in the provision of training for pre and post-registration staff across all disciplines. Lead the induction of new staff within the individual service area. Ensure the environment is conducive to teaching, education training and development for all staff and students. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Ability to prioritise competing demands - Ability to produce clear, concise reports - Demonstration of highly developed clinical reasoning skills for effective patient management. **Desirable** - Business analysis skills - Strategic thinking ability. - Negotiation skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma - Knowledge of management processes acquired through previous senior therapy role, or equivalent. - Proven record of change management/ service development. - Knowledge of MS Office **Desirable** - Participation in relevant professional groups at regional/national level ### Additional **Essential** - Team Player - Car owner or ability to be mobile within a multi-site organisation - Flexibility in hours & location ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of managing multidisciplinary staff groups. - Evidence of continuous education and training - Post Qualification experience in a specialist clinical role. - Evidence of previous involvement in policy and protocol development within area of expertise. - Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate training of AHP’s and links to Higher Educational Institutions **Desirable** - Evidence of post-graduate involvement in audit/research - Project management experience - Financial management experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree/Diploma in a relevant Therapy profession - Current Health Professions Council (HPC) Registration - Profession specific specialist training to Master’s degree or equivalent **Desirable** - Post-graduate management qualification - Master’s degree ## Documents - [fcp therapy lead jd (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322447) - [fcp therapy lead ps (pdf, 287.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322449) - [what wwl can offer you (pdf, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2701) - [applying for nhs vacancies guidance (pdf, 241.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2884) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.