Job summary
To be responsible for and provide the clinical and professional leadership for Allied Health Professionals as agreed within the Learning Disability Service for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and to enable strategic development of the professions in accordance with national and local NHS guidance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- ensure high quality professional leadership for AHPs working within the LD Service.
- ensure that AHPs are championed within the Trust and that all their skills are used to the fullest potential.
- provide expert clinical input at 0.4 of their working hours to the most highly complex cases.
- ensure that there is a robust approach to quality improvement and research in the field of LD that applies to AHPs
- work with wider AHPs Leads in the Trust to ensure we are working in line with the NHS LD Improvement Standards.
- have input into the strategic direction of service delivery.
- join the Learning Disability on on call rota
About us
This is an opportunity to work in a well established innovative service. There are three well-established LD Community Teams, an Intensive Support Team who meets the needs of those with complex needs and at risk of hospital admission and also our newly formed Reasonable Adjustment Service who support those with Autism without LD.
The purpose of all of our services is to improve the health and life opportunities of people with a learning disability and autistic people, reduce health inequalities, increase life expectancy and quality of life in line with the Trust's overall strategic objectives.
The LD Service is a small service within Oxford Health NHS Trust, but with big ambitions and the staff within the service are engaged, enthusiastic and supportive of each other. This is a new role that offers the right candidate the chance to become part of a fabulous service, where their skills and abilities will be fully supported to make a real difference to people's lives.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a skilled AHP to be able to shape the service for the future and give parity for AHPs in relation to their Nursing colleagues.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work schem
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be accountable for the professional and clinical performance of AHP staff in the Learning Disability Service.
They will provide expert consultation and intervention for clients with high complex clinical needs. They will do this be using highly developed, specialist knowledge and skills to ensure a high standard of professional assessment, treatment and care of those open to the service.
They will work closely with the Learning Disability Management team to offer advice on strategic and service development as well as staffing and skill mix of AHPs in the service,
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be accountable for the professional and clinical performance of AHP staff in the Learning Disability Service.
They will provide expert consultation and intervention for clients with high complex clinical needs. They will do this be using highly developed, specialist knowledge and skills to ensure a high standard of professional assessment, treatment and care of those open to the service.
They will work closely with the Learning Disability Management team to offer advice on strategic and service development as well as staffing and skill mix of AHPs in the service,
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health & Care Professions Council Registered Allied Health Professional
Desirable
- APPLE accreditaion PhD / Professional Doctorate in health related subject
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, skills and experience in relevant clinical field
- Caseload management including high complex conditions & cases
- Ability to write persuasive reports to support with strategic decision making for the future of the service
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of registered staff, staff appraisal and development work
- Able to persuade & influence in high complex and difficult situations with sensitivity
- To be able to communicate complex matters in both written and verbal mediums
Desirable
- Experience of team management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health & Care Professions Council Registered Allied Health Professional
Desirable
- APPLE accreditaion PhD / Professional Doctorate in health related subject
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, skills and experience in relevant clinical field
- Caseload management including high complex conditions & cases
- Ability to write persuasive reports to support with strategic decision making for the future of the service
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of registered staff, staff appraisal and development work
- Able to persuade & influence in high complex and difficult situations with sensitivity
- To be able to communicate complex matters in both written and verbal mediums
Desirable
- Experience of team management
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
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).
