Job summary
The successful candidate will
manage the physiotherapists and Occupational therapists working within the care
homes team who provide support to the 36 care homes across Rotherham. They will
undertake the day to day management and supervision of the therapists and work
along side the clinical quality advisor who manages the nurses within the team.
The role also involves the clinical assessment and treatment of care home
residents and working closely with the staff in the care homes to prevent
hospital admissions and A&E attendances. The role would benefit from
someone who has knowledge of the culture of working within the care home
setting.
Main duties of the job
To provide leadership and day to
day management to the staff in the Care Homes Service and/or other staff
associated with the team
To be responsible for the quality of care and work
activities provided by the designated team
To provide clinical expertise and leadership in
the provision of therapy, having specific responsibility for the service
provision for specific area/locality.
To manage (provide assessment and treatment) a
caseload of patient/clients (at least 50% of the time) and maintain associated
records.
To contribute to the planning, development and
evaluation of services within the care homes team
To regularly supervise and appraise staff within
team. This will be on a day-to- day basis and in regular formal supervision.
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 colleagues are key to our 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
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in relevant profession (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, SALT, Dietetics)
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Relevant Post-graduate education/qualifications Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering therapy to people living in care homes
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area
- Experience of leading a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of leading service developments
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and standards relating to the care home sector
- Evidence of leadership expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to advise where applicable
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management
Desirable
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Research and/or publications or contributions to
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in relevant profession (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, SALT, Dietetics)
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Relevant Post-graduate education/qualifications Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering therapy to people living in care homes
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area
- Experience of leading a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of leading service developments
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and standards relating to the care home sector
- Evidence of leadership expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to advise where applicable
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management
Desirable
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Research and/or publications or contributions to
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).
