Job summary
Clinical Lead - Band 7
Malmesbury Primary Care Centre
30 Hours per week - Permanent
Malmesbury Community Team are seeking a Therapy Clinical
Lead with community experience who has the ability to clinically and
operationally lead on the urgent response procedure for the team and the
management of complex patient care in the community. You will be required to
deputise for the Team Leader as well as work alongside a number of GP
practices. 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 Malmesbury, Royal Wotton Bassett and Purton and
Cricklade and will typically work core shifts
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 of the services we provide.
For an informal discussion please contact
Claire Stocks or Vicky Theobald on 01666 330515
Please note this vacancy will close as soon as sufficient
applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if
interest.
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.
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?!
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
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
- First degree
Desirable
- Further qualifications relevant to community therapy
- Awareness of recent Government initiatives that may affect future clinical practice
- To be knowledgeable of the clinical governance agenda and have an awareness of commissioning
- Masters level education in Therapy related subject
- Accredited Leadership training
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
- Experience of applying research based information to practice
Desirable
- Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population
- Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
- First degree
Desirable
- Further qualifications relevant to community therapy
- Awareness of recent Government initiatives that may affect future clinical practice
- To be knowledgeable of the clinical governance agenda and have an awareness of commissioning
- Masters level education in Therapy related subject
- Accredited Leadership training
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
- Experience of applying research based information to practice
Desirable
- Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population
- Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care
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.
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.
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).
