Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist with extensive clinical and leadership experience looking to take the next step in their career? Are you passionate about supporting Allied Health Professionals to provide high quality care to service users and their families? Are you able to lead others with strength, kindness and compassion?
We are looking for maternity leave cover for the Head of Therapies post in the Psychological Medicine, Older Adults and Neurodevelopmental Services Directorate. This is a strategic and operational role responsible for directing the performance and development of the 80+ Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Support Staff working across the following specialist areas;
Mental Health of Older Adults and Dementia, Psychosis, Neurorehabilitation , Affective Disorders, Perinatal Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Affective Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Services - ADD, ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities
As a member of the Directorate's Senior Leadership Team you will be the principle representative of the Allied Health Professionals workforce within the Directorate and will provide line management, professional and clinical supervision, support and oversight. Developing a culture of quality improvement and evidence-based practice to promote and raise the profile of Allied Health Professionals' contribution to service users and their supporters' experience and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Professionally responsible for all Occupational Therapists and associated support staff working across the Directorate
Line Management of the Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for Mental Health of Older Adults and Dementia Inpatient Services
Line Management of Head of Speech and Language Therapy and oversight of Speech and Language Therapists working across the Directorate
Line Management of Highly Specialist Physiotherapist for Mental Health of Older Adults and Dementia Inpatient Services and oversight of Physiotherapists working across the Directorate
Occupational Therapy Apprenticeships
Occupational Therapy Students
About us
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of professional and visible occupational therapy and AHP leadership
Advice and support to occupational therapists and other allied health professionals working in the directorate, upholding professional standards
Line management, rota planning, facilitating group and individual supervision
Development of occupational therapy policy and practice that reflects the needs of service users and their support network, implementing evidence based practice, and contributing further to the knowledge base by evaluation of practice and implementation of innovation.
Assist the Head of Nursing and Quality in supporting the quality agenda and improvement of the service user and their support networks experience
Ensuring the implementation of quality improvement to develop practice and service delivery.
The provision of strategic professional advice to the Clinical Director and Service Director, attending and contributing to the Directorate Leadership Meetings and management of the service, as required.
Lead on the development of the occupational therapy and AHP recruitment and retention initiatives within the service, and contribution to Trust wide initiatives that improve the quality of the occupational therapy workforce.
Work with the management team to ensure access to relevant education and training initiatives for occupational therapy, AHPs and associated staff that support the delivery of care within the service.
Contribution to the development of the Trust wide OT/AHP strategy, and direction of local implementation, based on local service priorities, evaluating and feeding back to the Trust wide OT/AHP strategy group.
Contribution to the development of the reviewed CAG structure and being available to support the development of care pathways under the leadership of a Clinical Director.
The role will be divided between the following components: strategic and professional leadership, quality and governance, direct clinical care/service development. The number of sessions allocated to each role will be determined by the Service Director and the Trust Head of Allied Health Professions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of professional and visible occupational therapy and AHP leadership
Advice and support to occupational therapists and other allied health professionals working in the directorate, upholding professional standards
Line management, rota planning, facilitating group and individual supervision
Development of occupational therapy policy and practice that reflects the needs of service users and their support network, implementing evidence based practice, and contributing further to the knowledge base by evaluation of practice and implementation of innovation.
Assist the Head of Nursing and Quality in supporting the quality agenda and improvement of the service user and their support networks experience
Ensuring the implementation of quality improvement to develop practice and service delivery.
The provision of strategic professional advice to the Clinical Director and Service Director, attending and contributing to the Directorate Leadership Meetings and management of the service, as required.
Lead on the development of the occupational therapy and AHP recruitment and retention initiatives within the service, and contribution to Trust wide initiatives that improve the quality of the occupational therapy workforce.
Work with the management team to ensure access to relevant education and training initiatives for occupational therapy, AHPs and associated staff that support the delivery of care within the service.
Contribution to the development of the Trust wide OT/AHP strategy, and direction of local implementation, based on local service priorities, evaluating and feeding back to the Trust wide OT/AHP strategy group.
Contribution to the development of the reviewed CAG structure and being available to support the development of care pathways under the leadership of a Clinical Director.
The role will be divided between the following components: strategic and professional leadership, quality and governance, direct clinical care/service development. The number of sessions allocated to each role will be determined by the Service Director and the Trust Head of Allied Health Professions.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Undertaken leadership development training
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and/or Special Interest Group relevant to the role
- Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in mental health as an occupational therapist
- Extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary clinical and/or management team
- Experience of working in a clinical or management position in mental health, Experience of line managing a team
- Experience of working closely with Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care, Experience of managing a budget,
- Experience of developing quality services, Experience of rostering
Desirable
- On Call experience
- Experience of investigating complaints and incidents
- Experience of setting objective measurements and developing and monitoring systems for performance management and improvement at team, pathway, directorate and Trust level
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of an extensive understanding and experience of mental health occupational therapy practice
- Understanding and experience of managing or supporting speech and language therapists and physiotherapists
- Intellectual strategic comprehension: ability to recognise key and underlying issues in complex situations, the immediate long term implications of decisions to make the interconnections
- Analytical ability: capacity to process detailed information rapidly
- Is prepared to challenge restrictive practices and thinking. Cultural flexibility: ability to develop an in-depth understanding of a wide range of organisational and community cultures, developing plans and strategies with all stake
- Ability to contribute fully to the work of the Directorate Leadership Team and Head Occupational Therapy Committee and deputise if required
Desirable
- Understanding of the 4Pi National Involvement Standards Framework and able to evidence examples of implementing these standards in practice.
- Holds clinical knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to specialisms under the PMOA&ND Directorate e.g. specialist seating, equipment provision, neurorehabilitation, the Remotivation Process, sensory assessment
- Experience of directing a multi-dimensional project across a complex organisation
- Sound technical and creative skills in the use of video, social media or other mediums to promote AHP provision
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Undertaken leadership development training
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and/or Special Interest Group relevant to the role
- Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in mental health as an occupational therapist
- Extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary clinical and/or management team
- Experience of working in a clinical or management position in mental health, Experience of line managing a team
- Experience of working closely with Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care, Experience of managing a budget,
- Experience of developing quality services, Experience of rostering
Desirable
- On Call experience
- Experience of investigating complaints and incidents
- Experience of setting objective measurements and developing and monitoring systems for performance management and improvement at team, pathway, directorate and Trust level
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of an extensive understanding and experience of mental health occupational therapy practice
- Understanding and experience of managing or supporting speech and language therapists and physiotherapists
- Intellectual strategic comprehension: ability to recognise key and underlying issues in complex situations, the immediate long term implications of decisions to make the interconnections
- Analytical ability: capacity to process detailed information rapidly
- Is prepared to challenge restrictive practices and thinking. Cultural flexibility: ability to develop an in-depth understanding of a wide range of organisational and community cultures, developing plans and strategies with all stake
- Ability to contribute fully to the work of the Directorate Leadership Team and Head Occupational Therapy Committee and deputise if required
Desirable
- Understanding of the 4Pi National Involvement Standards Framework and able to evidence examples of implementing these standards in practice.
- Holds clinical knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to specialisms under the PMOA&ND Directorate e.g. specialist seating, equipment provision, neurorehabilitation, the Remotivation Process, sensory assessment
- Experience of directing a multi-dimensional project across a complex organisation
- Sound technical and creative skills in the use of video, social media or other mediums to promote AHP provision
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).
