Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join our team here in Shaftesbury.
Located at Westminster Memorial Hospital this will be a busy and varied rolewhich would suit an experienced Band 6 wanting further career development, or an existing Band 7 Occupational Therapist.
You will be expected to hold a complex clinical caseload of both ward and community patients.
You will be confident with your clinical skills and your manual handling and be able to teach and supervise other colleagues.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist within the ICRT Therapy Team you will be a source of expertise on the management of ICRT patients' conditions.
You will work closely with the existing Band 7 Team Leader to deliver high quality care for a varied caseload of adults in all community settings. You will also be working closely with a wide MDT to ensure your patients receive the best possible treatment.
You will be highly experienced in treating and managing patients in all community settings and passionate about the supervision, training and education of others.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Managerial / Supervisory
Essential
- Evidence of delivering training and education
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to act as a clinical supervisor and/or facilitate peer groups.
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body & HCPC
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
Personal Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, coordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances.
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing.
- Able to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities.
- Inquisitive and eager to learn, asks questions and responds positively to change in practice/procedure. Seeks ways to improve self and others.
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 or Band 7 level
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of National and Regional health strategies and its application in practice.
- Able to demonstrate highly specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- Evidence of risk management skills and experience.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate publication, presentations and personal research at local and regional events.
- Evidence of involvement in research.
Person Specification
Managerial / Supervisory
Essential
- Evidence of delivering training and education
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to act as a clinical supervisor and/or facilitate peer groups.
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body & HCPC
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
Personal Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, coordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances.
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing.
- Able to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities.
- Inquisitive and eager to learn, asks questions and responds positively to change in practice/procedure. Seeks ways to improve self and others.
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 or Band 7 level
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of National and Regional health strategies and its application in practice.
- Able to demonstrate highly specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- Evidence of risk management skills and experience.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate publication, presentations and personal research at local and regional events.
- Evidence of involvement in research.
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).
