Job Overview

Position: Clinical Specialist Therapist / Therapy Team Lead (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Band: Band 7 (£49,387 to £56,515 pro-rata per year)
Location: Solihull Community Therapy Team / Solihull Hospital, Lode Ln, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JL (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-Time, Flexible Working (Two vacancies available, combining for a total of 52.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: 13th August 2026
Reference Number: 304-9018251

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit ambitious and experienced Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists into Band 7 Therapy Team Lead roles within the Solihull Community Therapy Team.

In this exciting leadership position, you will combine advanced clinical practice with operational management, directing a multidisciplinary team focused on community-based rehabilitation. A central focus of this role will involve leading and delivering objectives for Pathway One Plus (P1+), an enhanced hospital discharge service designed to support safe, effective patient flow and responsive rehabilitation for older adults in Solihull.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Expertise: Provide advanced assessment, treatment, and community rehabilitation, acting as a clinical expert and source of advice for therapists, managers, and system partners.
Discharge Pathway Management: Lead the delivery of the P1+ enhanced hospital discharge service, facilitating timely access to care and managing complex risk and decision-making.
Team Supervision & Development: Take responsibility for the day-to-day workforce management, supervision, appraisal, training, and professional development of staff and students.
Service Improvement & Governance: Lead quality improvement initiatives through clinical audits, evaluation of evidence-based practice, and data analysis to demonstrate service impact.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience (Essential)

Degree/qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
Current active UK professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Solid post-registration clinical experience in relevant health settings with a background in leadership, staff supervision, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
(Note: General education standards, professional communication skills, and the ability to travel across multiple sites are essential requirements).

Benefits & Additional Information

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 pro-rata per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).
Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Checks & Sponsorship: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, active UK professional registration, and overseas criminal record checks where applicable. Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome.