Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist. The post will sit within North Community CBU. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Occupational Therapist with an interest in clinical and professional leadership to work into our Adult Community Teams in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
This is an exciting opportunity to further develop the Occupational Therapy Service across the pathways, to embed innovative and creative evidence-based practice that will provide safe effective, high quality care for our service users and their families
We require a highly motivated, skilled Occupational Therapist with the ability to work autonomously but also be part of a leadership team, and with a commitment to their own personal and professional development.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a good working knowledge of theories, models and approaches relevant to this clinical setting, as well as a good understanding of a range of clinical conditions related toadult mental health.
You will provide an Occupational Therapy perspective to the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will provide professional supervision and development to the Occupational therapy staff. You will also be expected to work as part of a wider leadership team and support service development across the pathways.
We will invest in your training and development, promote a strong team ethic and positive culture,
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for providing and coordinating a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to service users who have a variety of complex occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, neurological conditions, physical health conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities.The post holder will work within multidisciplinary teams ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered which ensures safety, promotes and maximises independence.To deliver highly specialist evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions within the pathway.To provide specialist advice to Occupational Therapy and other professionals within and outside the Trust with regard to specialist area.Demonstrate strong leadership and provide clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy staff within the pathway, ensuring robust clinical supervision structures are in place.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Provide assurance to AHP Associate Director regarding adherence to professional standards for those staff for whom he/she is professionally responsible.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 15th March 2022
Closing date : 29th March 2022
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 15th March 2022
Closing date : 29th March 2022
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification
- HCPC registered
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Undertaking appraisals
- Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
Skills and Comptetencies
Essential
- Leadership/delegation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt within changing environment
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Innovative and creative
- Ability to work under pressure.
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification
- HCPC registered
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Undertaking appraisals
- Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
Skills and Comptetencies
Essential
- Leadership/delegation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt within changing environment
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Innovative and creative
- Ability to work under pressure.
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
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).
