Job summary
The interview date for this role will be 3rd September.
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.
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 provide leadership to occupational therapy (OT) staff in the Acute
Orthopaedic and Surgical, Medical and Community Teams.
To plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the OT service; alongside the
OT Service Manager, throughout the Trust. This includes ensuring the Teams
workload is appropriately prioritised and work is effectively distributed and
co-ordinated across the Team on a day-by-day basis.
To develop team goals with the OT Service Manager and Clinical Director,
and support the Team in achieving them.
To carry a caseload, providing advanced assessment and treatment of
patients within the speciality who may have a complex and/or chronic
presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and occupational therapy
treatment indicated.
To lead on service
developments for the OT Acute Orthopaedic and Surgical, Medical and Community
services. Deputising for the OT Service Manager as required.
For further information regarding this post please contactAnna Rains (OT Team Lead)on 01226 432557 or via emailanna.rains@nhs.net
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation 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
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
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
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
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
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
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 HCPC
Person Specification
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
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
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
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 HCPC
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).