Job summary
Applications are invited for our band 8b, Associate Professional Lead role from Therapists and Dietitians who demonstrate commitment and passion in the delivery of high quality, patient centred care. This is a key leadership role in the management of the Integrated Therapy and Dietetic Services in Rotherham and offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience at a more senior level.
Our range of professions includes Occupational Therapy (OT), Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics. Therapies and Dietetics are an integral part of Care Group 4, along with Community Nursing, Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, Clinical Imaging and Medical Physics. This offers great opportunities to continue to develop patient centred pathways and care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work in partnership, with the Professional Lead to deliver a wide range of services including Community Therapy, Acute Inpatients, Discharge to Assess, Intermediate Care, Rehabilitation and Re-ablement, Hospital Avoidance, Community OT, MSK, MSK First Contact, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, Dietetic Prescribing, Long Covid Assessment and Respiratory Rehabilitation.
Recent leadership experience in Therapies or Dietetics and knowledge of Acute and Community based Allied Health Professional Rehabilitation services is essential.
The successful candidate will need to have a focus on operational performance and governance across therapies and dietetics and will be actively involved in service transformation to meet changing healthcare needs across the Rotherham Place.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills are required.
Due
to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel
independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for
business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance
with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham.
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall.
But dont just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our
5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in an appropriate Allied Health Profession (Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetics Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy)
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going recent, relevant professional development in relevant field of Therapy practise AND portfolio evidence of being up to date with mandatory and statutory training
- Evidence of management training
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/MOST/NHS IT Skills
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership or Management qualification
- Prince Project Management Training
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in working in a multi professional environment.
- Recent and relevant experience in the management of finance/budget
- Experience of the management of supplies/procurement and resources
- Experience of managing multi-professional teams across the health community
- Evidence of involvement in the recruitment and selection of staff and the management of a range of P&OD issues
- Experience of implementation and accountability for policies and procedures
- Experience of leadership and accountability for performance management
- Proven track record of performance management
Desirable
- Evidence of formulating business and strategic plans
Pin
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care
- Extensive knowledge of the relevant professional agendas.
- Knowledge and experience of budgetary management and setting
- Knowledge and experience of Human Resources policies, procedures over recruitment and management of staff
- Up to date knowledge of the NHS and Health Service management and the strategic vision for services
- Knowledge of local and national issues for Allied Health Professional services
- Knowledge and experience of management of change and leadership theory/ practice
- Knowledge of clinical and corporate governance and its application to working practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in an appropriate Allied Health Profession (Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetics Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy)
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going recent, relevant professional development in relevant field of Therapy practise AND portfolio evidence of being up to date with mandatory and statutory training
- Evidence of management training
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/MOST/NHS IT Skills
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership or Management qualification
- Prince Project Management Training
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in working in a multi professional environment.
- Recent and relevant experience in the management of finance/budget
- Experience of the management of supplies/procurement and resources
- Experience of managing multi-professional teams across the health community
- Evidence of involvement in the recruitment and selection of staff and the management of a range of P&OD issues
- Experience of implementation and accountability for policies and procedures
- Experience of leadership and accountability for performance management
- Proven track record of performance management
Desirable
- Evidence of formulating business and strategic plans
Pin
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care
- Extensive knowledge of the relevant professional agendas.
- Knowledge and experience of budgetary management and setting
- Knowledge and experience of Human Resources policies, procedures over recruitment and management of staff
- Up to date knowledge of the NHS and Health Service management and the strategic vision for services
- Knowledge of local and national issues for Allied Health Professional services
- Knowledge and experience of management of change and leadership theory/ practice
- Knowledge of clinical and corporate governance and its application to working practice
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).
