Job summary
The Acute Therapies Lead ( Occupational Therapy) is a key role in the leadership and development of the teams providing assessment and rehabilitation and supporting flow within the acute trust, and this role is an exciting opportunity to be able to influence and support service development and improvement for this friendly and motivated team. The Acute Therapy services are undergoing a period of unprecedented transformation and we are looking for an exceptional individual to support excellence in clinical practice and the evolution of a exemplar modern service.
Main duties of the job
To lead the occupational therapy workforce focused on the management of complex patients within the GWH bed base and beyond, ensuring efficient and effective delivery that promotes optimal patient recovery and supports the Trust operational flow and the maintenance of a safe site
To work collaboratively to support the further development of all services within the Trust and those organisations that form our wider health and social care networks to ensure an integrated system approach where learning, improvement and success are shared
To be one of the leading clinicians in the acute therapy services, providing specialist clinical input to an advanced level, displaying considerable knowledge, skills and experience within their chosen specialty and providing leadership to the teams within their portfolio.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To lead the continual improvement of the Acute Therapies Service in order to ensure the service develops in line with the Trust direction in order to provide the most efficient, effective, high quality service is available for our patients.2. To be operationally responsible for day to day management of the Acute Inpatient Occupational Therapy Services, ensuring appropriate and timely management of referrals, commencement of rehabilitation assessments and treatment in order to support patient flow, discharge and patient progression occurs in partnership with patients and those closest to them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To lead the continual improvement of the Acute Therapies Service in order to ensure the service develops in line with the Trust direction in order to provide the most efficient, effective, high quality service is available for our patients.2. To be operationally responsible for day to day management of the Acute Inpatient Occupational Therapy Services, ensuring appropriate and timely management of referrals, commencement of rehabilitation assessments and treatment in order to support patient flow, discharge and patient progression occurs in partnership with patients and those closest to them.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree /Diploma Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Postgraduate study at or equivalent to Master Level in a relevant area
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Masters Level Management qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in specialist area and of leading teams effectively
- Experience of developing evidence based, cost effective services
- Evidence of leading and implementing successful organisational change
- Experience of working across departmental and organisational boundaries to deliver specific targets and to improve services for patients
- Proven evidence of leadership, facilitating and motivating teams to achieve results in a collaborative manner
Desirable
- oExperience of utilising service improvement tools and techniques
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills, including negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent presentation and report writing skills
- Able to work with a range of stakeholders in order to influence development of local pathways.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge to a high level within an area relevant to the Acute Therapies Service
Other Job-related Requirements
Essential
- Collaborative and effective team player
- Self-motivated, credible and proactive
- Clean driving licence and access to a car
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree /Diploma Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Postgraduate study at or equivalent to Master Level in a relevant area
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Masters Level Management qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in specialist area and of leading teams effectively
- Experience of developing evidence based, cost effective services
- Evidence of leading and implementing successful organisational change
- Experience of working across departmental and organisational boundaries to deliver specific targets and to improve services for patients
- Proven evidence of leadership, facilitating and motivating teams to achieve results in a collaborative manner
Desirable
- oExperience of utilising service improvement tools and techniques
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills, including negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent presentation and report writing skills
- Able to work with a range of stakeholders in order to influence development of local pathways.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge to a high level within an area relevant to the Acute Therapies Service
Other Job-related Requirements
Essential
- Collaborative and effective team player
- Self-motivated, credible and proactive
- Clean driving licence and access to a car
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).
