Clinical Operational Lead - Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 23 June 2025
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, and committed Occupational Therapist to work in the Clinical Operational Lead role in the Community Integrated Neurology and Stroke Service (CINSS) which is integral to Community Health Services. The CINSS model of care involves transformation and partnership working across organisational and multi professional boundaries. The successful candidate will join a specialist multi-professional team comprising of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Neuropsychology, Generic Rehabilitation Technical Instructors and Neurology Rehabilitation Consultant, working closely with Speech and Language Therapy services. The team provides patient centred, Excellent management, leadership, organisational, communication and team working skills are required. You will need clinical skills and experience working in the field of stroke or neurology, experience working within the community setting would be desirable. You will have responsibility for a clinical caseload alongside the day-to-day management of a team providing clinical and operational leadership and supervision to Allied Health Professional's to support care delivery for patients on the CINSS caseload. Involvement in quality improvement and transformation projects is integral to this role. If you are successfully short-listed, the interview will take place on 30.6.25. For further information please contact Lucy Boston, lucy.boston@nhs.net, 07717480822.
Main duties of the job
To lead and manage the CINSS teams within a locality hub, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, management and evaluation of rehabilitation delivery to patients in a variety of community settings. To act as a clinical role model and support care delivery for patients on the CINSS caseloads. To promote effective teamwork within the wider Primary and Secondary Health Care Teams, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and service delivery, and acting as part of the hub leadership team. To act as a key point of contact for GPs, other general practice staff and social care providers and other agencies, and support the CINSS team at locality level. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the CINSS team within a locality hub. To monitor the quality of care provision and to identity and promote areas for service development. To be responsible for the performance of the team and individuals within it. To support the Clinical Service Manager for CINSS in delivering high quality care that delivers best value, and meets the requirements of commissioners. To work in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure high quality, integrated and seamless care is delivered. We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About us
About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46.15 to £52.81 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
003465
Job locations
Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre
Hockley Farm Road
Brounstone
Leicestershire
LE3 1HN
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre
Hockley Farm Road
Brounstone
Leicestershire
LE3 1HN
Employer's website
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