Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 337-NP-1065SM
- Employer
- London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northwick Park Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £63,665 - £70,887 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team Therapy Lead - Brent and Harrow
Band 8a
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us#WeAreLNWH
Find out more about Our HEART values
Find out more about our Trust Staff Benefits
Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about our ambitious strategy
We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.
Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
- H onesty
- E quity
- A ccountability
- R espect
- T eamwork
These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.
LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
“We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).”
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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.
Working for our organisation
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person specification
Job requirements
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered PT or OT
- Professional registration
- Experience working in the community in stroke/ ESD/ neuro teams
- At least 5 years band 7 experience
- Service development/ audit
- Evidence of neuro therapy skills
- Staff management experience
Desirable criteria
- Msc qualification
- Specialist interest registration
- Courses specific to neuro
- Experience at 8a level
Requirements
Essential criteria
- Teaching experience
Desirable criteria
- Poster at conference
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sophie Kempsford
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Stroke, Neuro and ESD
- Email address
- [email protected]
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