Job summary
The interview date for this role is Wednesday 7th May.
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Specialist Occupational
Therapist to obtain further leadership experience through a 12 month fixed term/secondment
into the team lead position in the Orthopaedic OT team. This successful
candidate will work as part of a job share for this role (28.5 Hours)
The successful
candidate will provide specialist OT assessment and intervention to the trauma
and elective orthopaedic services as well as the general surgery service. This
includes the completion of community based assessments as required within the
OT service as well as those within the acute setting.
You will be
expected to participate in a rota covering 08:00-18:00. The preferred working
days for the successful candidate are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday however
these may be negotiated on successful application. The service does not
currently cover weekends or bank holidays however, this may change during the
course of this role.
The post holder
will provide leadership to the orthopaedic team, as well as providing wider
leadership cover across other specialities within the OT team, supporting the
OT Service Manager at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We offer
clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and
a supportive and friendly working environment. Excellent training
facilities are available within the Trust and we have outstanding levels of
staff retention.
Main duties of the job
To lead the Orthopaedic and Surgical
Occupational Therapy team and undertake all aspects of clinical duties and
carry out highly specialised OT assessments with patients with diverse and
complex presentations / multiple pathologies.
You will have the knowledge, skills and
expertise to work autonomously without direct supervision, to aid the
rehabilitation of patients, prevent deconditioning, reduce length of stay and
support discharge and patient flow.
You will inspire your team to use existing
resources to the best of their ability for the best outcomes for our patients
You
will work collaboratively with therapy leads across therapies and dietetics
You
will maintain compliance of the service with professional, national, and clinical standards and support the profession in its continuous improvement
journey.
Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.
For further information regarding this post please contactLaura Tune or Rains (OT Team Leads)on 01226 432557 or via email atlaura.tune@nhs.netoranna.rains@nhs.net
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good
rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and
achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We
are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable
future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There
has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace
and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where
staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to
sustainability and growth.
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic
origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or
belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Health Professions Council registration
- COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
- Recognised leadership training or working towards
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Leadership or Management Qualification (or working towards) Certificate Diploma
- Relevant post graduate qualifications to masters level, or working towards
- Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- Sound working knowledge of Acute Medical, orthopaedic, surgical and Elderly related conditions and the impact on Occupational Health
Desirable
- Understanding of joint working in the management of patients requiring acute rehabilitative intervention
- Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
- Understanding of NHS direction and partnership working
- Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal and creation of personal development plans
- Evidence of specific responsibilities
- e.g. committee membership
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience of OT with experience of working at a senior/specialist level in a relevant field
- Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting
- Managing a team of staff with evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study
Desirable
- Management and operational training, e.g. LEO
- Experience of clinical audit and research
- Experience of recruitment and selection
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to lead a team and to facilitate therapy team working, managing and motivating staff
- Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers
- Identifies own personal characteristics that contribute to effective team working
- Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing and presentation packages and the internet
- Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
- Proven evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and monitor workload of team
- Ability to guide and direct staff less experienced including therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
- Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HPC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Health Professions Council registration
- COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
- Recognised leadership training or working towards
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Leadership or Management Qualification (or working towards) Certificate Diploma
- Relevant post graduate qualifications to masters level, or working towards
- Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- Sound working knowledge of Acute Medical, orthopaedic, surgical and Elderly related conditions and the impact on Occupational Health
Desirable
- Understanding of joint working in the management of patients requiring acute rehabilitative intervention
- Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
- Understanding of NHS direction and partnership working
- Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal and creation of personal development plans
- Evidence of specific responsibilities
- e.g. committee membership
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience of OT with experience of working at a senior/specialist level in a relevant field
- Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting
- Managing a team of staff with evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study
Desirable
- Management and operational training, e.g. LEO
- Experience of clinical audit and research
- Experience of recruitment and selection
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to lead a team and to facilitate therapy team working, managing and motivating staff
- Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers
- Identifies own personal characteristics that contribute to effective team working
- Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing and presentation packages and the internet
- Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
- Proven evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and monitor workload of team
- Ability to guide and direct staff less experienced including therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
- Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HPC
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
