Job summary
Diagnostics, Clinical Support and Cancer Services
LEAD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Band 7
(Band 6-7 development post may be considered for candidates who demonstrate an interest and demonstrate relevant experience)
Permanent contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
SALARY RANGE; Band 7
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide leadership to our Stroke and Neurology OT service. The post holder will lead and deliver occupational therapy services alongside a dedicated team of OT staff, working on the hyper acute/acute/ rehabilitation stroke unit, and early supported discharge service. Early supported discharge operates as an outreach service from the stroke unit, enabling patients to continue therapy at home following discharge. The team is committed to delivering high standards of care working closely with the multidisciplinary team across the whole patient pathway.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applicants with significant experience at a senior level, and who demonstrate specialist skills in Stroke/Neurology and rehabilitation. The post holder should also have a keen interest in positive leadership, operational management and service innovation, and have a passion for providing acute discharge planning alongside rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions.
About us
Our department is committed to supporting and developing staff through appraisals and the supervision process. We provide clinical placements for students from Sheffield and Derby Universities, and we have a dedicated practice learning facilitator. You will be asked to help support students within the department.
We are commissioned to provide a seven day services so flexibility to work weekends will be required.
Working for our organisation
As a trust we offer
onsite parking,
wellbeing hub
o counselling,
o onsite exercise classes,
o the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
a number of refreshment outlets,
onsite post office
cash machines,
fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.
As a department we offer:
- apprenticeship schemes,
- departmental emotional support,
- regular catch ups with head of department
- regular supervision
- yearly appraisal
- in-service training programmes
- formal and informal support
- wellbeing champion
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, youll be able to make a huge difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, youll be able to make a huge difference.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree or diploma level.
- Relevant post-graduate training, to include Masters level study or a willingness to undertake this.
- HCPC registered.
- Evidence of recent CPD specific to speciality
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters degree in related specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of management at a Senior level, including staff management
- Significant experience of working at Senior level within Neurology
Desirable
- Experience across a broad range of Occupational Therapy practise
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of project work relating to service developments.
- Experience of developing and supervising staff.
- Involvement in department, Trust and NHS wide initiatives.
- High levels of clinical knowledge within the Neurology OT specialism.
- Experience of supervising undergraduate occupational therapy students.
Desirable
- First line management course
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of self-development
- Demonstrate understanding of and interest in the key elements of the role.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree or diploma level.
- Relevant post-graduate training, to include Masters level study or a willingness to undertake this.
- HCPC registered.
- Evidence of recent CPD specific to speciality
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters degree in related specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of management at a Senior level, including staff management
- Significant experience of working at Senior level within Neurology
Desirable
- Experience across a broad range of Occupational Therapy practise
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of project work relating to service developments.
- Experience of developing and supervising staff.
- Involvement in department, Trust and NHS wide initiatives.
- High levels of clinical knowledge within the Neurology OT specialism.
- Experience of supervising undergraduate occupational therapy students.
Desirable
- First line management course
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of self-development
- Demonstrate understanding of and interest in the key elements of the role.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
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).
