Deputy Head of Service

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Deputy Head of Service The closing date is 13 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This is a 9-month fixed-term contract (FTC) working 28.5 hours per week. There is potential for the post to increase to up to 36 hours per week, depending on service needs. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist, Dietitian , Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with excellent leadership skills, sound multi-professional management experience and extensive community rehabilitation experience to undertake the role of Deputy Head of Service in the Adult Community Rehabilitation Team (ACRT). This role works in close partnership with the existing Deputies to manage both the physical and neuro clinical pathways in the team. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy leadership is currently well represented so we would particularly welcome applications from Speech & Language Therapists and Dietitians. ACRT provides therapy and rehabilitation for clients with neurological and physical disabilities and the team consists of AHPs, Clinical Neuropsychologists and is supported by a Consultant Neurologist, AHP Consultant in Neuro Rehab and Neuronavigators. The post holder will work closely with the management team to deliver quality community rehabilitation services aligned with Homerton's strategic objectives, including Neighbourhoods, productivity and digital optimisation. Professional development is supported and there is a strong commitment to QI, research and audit. Main duties of the job Senior member of the specialist interdisciplinary Adult Community Rehabilitation Team which includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & language Therapy, Dietitians, Neuro-Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Consultant Allied Health Professional, Consultant Neurologist, Support workers and Administrators. The team works with clients aged 16 onwards with complex physical and neurological disability.- Assist the Head of Service in the development of the service in line with local and national directives. Act as an expert therapy practitioner in the field of community rehabilitation for the Trust and City & Hackney partners Provide expert training, advice and education to Allied Health Professionals, GPs, Consultants and members of the voluntary sector and the Local Authority. The post holder will be working in a challenging socio-economic environment involving clients who have highly complex social problems and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. About us Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values