Therapy Service Manager
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN20 7JH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0049-26-0000 |
Summary
Operational To be responsible for the delivery of an organised and professional Therapy service to funded residents and external clients with the aim of increasing and maximising the attendance numbers. Reviewing and adapting the availability of services across seven days a week for residents and the local community. To be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of all aspects of Therapy services, completing all risk assessments, care plans and programmes of delivery as required To undertake full and comprehensive assessment of a range of patients using advanced clinical reasoning. Undertake postural assessments, interventions and associated record keeping as part of the highest levels of support, care and rehabilitation. To maintain all professional records and clinical supervision within the team. To always maintain confidentiality. Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with all members of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that good communications are maintained. Management Responsibilities Manage, supervise, and direct the work of the Therapy Department to optimise maximum therapy delivery services and optimum goal achievements as part of a quality service. To continually review and check competency. To ensure that all external clients have contracts and their goals are reviewed regularly To ensure that all residents and outpatient attendees have up to date risk assessments and care plans in place that are evaluated in line with Trust policy. To be responsible for the cost effective and efficient use of all human resources and supplies. Ensure that all regulations are upheld in line with Healthcare Professionals Council, The Care Act, Health & Safety Executive and CQC Care Home regulations and requirements. Ensure that all Chaseley policies are upheld Ensure complaints are handled in a professional manner, without bias and in accordance with the Complaints Procedure. To attend meetings as appropriate both internally and externally, sometimes outside the normal working week and hours Lead on discussions and reporting at Therapy contact review meetings To be a part of the Senior Management Group, providing support for all Trusts procedures. Attending Trustee Board Meetings and providing Board report information when requested. Personnel Ensure that all staff under your management receive appropriate clinical supervision and performance and development reviews Support, supervise and develop staff under your management In conjunction with the HR/Training Department co-ordinate the duties and supervision of volunteers Staff Education & Training Support the Registered Manager and the wider clinical teams in maintaining a learning environment Ensure staff remain fully compliant with all Trust mandatory training requirements. Professional Development Keep up to date with professional registration requirements, identifying own learning needs and accessing training as required Review and ensure the service remains up to date with all developments within Chaseley and the wider care settings. General Maintain all trust policies Maintain all process all confidential information in line with GDPR principles. Promote Chaseley in a professional manner ensuring that an open and welcoming approach is adopted and that good customer care is always exercised. Attend mandatory training Participate in yearly Performance & Development Reviews and attend supervision sessions with line manager. Safeguarding Chaseley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, employees and volunteers. All offers of employment with the trust are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS. Please note that under the GDPR, by making your application, you are consenting to Chaseley Trust processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of the application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Chaseley Trust to process your application any further. Final Statement Please note, irrespective of the post held, and at all times you are responsible for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues, Residents and visitors. This job description will be agreed between the jobholder and the officer to whom he/she is accountable. It is a reflection of the present position and will be subject to review and alteration in the event of any future development within the Chaseley Trust. It will be used as the basis for the determination of objectives.