Clinical Lead

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

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Job summary

Clinical Lead (Therapist)- Band 7

Calne, Corsham and Box Community Team

37.5 Hours per week - Permanent

Calne, Corsham and Box Community Team are seeking a Therapy Clinician with community experience who can clinically lead community services and the management of complex patient care in the community. You will be required to deputise for the Community Team Manager as well as work alongside a Nurse Clinical Lead. The post-holder will provide a high level of clinical assessment, individualised care planning and expert advice. You will also be expected to contribute to national and locally agreed targets of reduction in unnecessary hospital admissions and the facilitation of earlier discharges from the surrounding hospitals.

You would be expected to work in patients homes and community clinical settings in Calne, Corsham and Box and will typically work core shifts. The team is split across two sites, and you will be expected to manage your time equally across these.

The post requires you to undertake 3 funded modules at masters level; the post holder will be paid at Band 6 salary until they are completed and then will be moved to Band 7 salary.

Main duties of the job

Experience in front line NHS community services is essential as is evidence of up to date clinical professional development. Applicants need to have excellent clinical skills, well developed communication skills and be able to work under pressure. The role is demanding but rewarding, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual who can work flexibly and efficiently. A car driver and to have access to a car is essential for this post.

We are a busy, friendly team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the on-going development and management of the services we provide.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Zoe Drewitt, Community Team Manger on 07786915401

Please note this vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Date posted

09 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-21603

Job locations

Calne Family Health Centre

Broken Cross

Calne

Wiltshire

SN11 8BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
  • First degree

Desirable

  • Further qualifications relevant to community therapy
  • Masters level education in Therapy related subject

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date community experience
  • Case management experience
  • Significant experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Leadership experience
  • Teaching experience
  • Knowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal system
  • Setting and monitoring standards of care
  • Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups

Desirable

  • Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population
  • Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Access to a car that can be used for business purposes and hold a full an valid driving licence.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
  • First degree

Desirable

  • Further qualifications relevant to community therapy
  • Masters level education in Therapy related subject

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date community experience
  • Case management experience
  • Significant experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Leadership experience
  • Teaching experience
  • Knowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal system
  • Setting and monitoring standards of care
  • Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups

Desirable

  • Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population
  • Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Access to a car that can be used for business purposes and hold a full an valid driving licence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Calne Family Health Centre

Broken Cross

Calne

Wiltshire

SN11 8BN


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Calne Family Health Centre

Broken Cross

Calne

Wiltshire

SN11 8BN


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Zoe Drewitt

z.drewitt@nhs.net

Date posted

09 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-21603

Job locations

Calne Family Health Centre

Broken Cross

Calne

Wiltshire

SN11 8BN


Supporting documents

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