Job summary
Surrey Downs Health & Care
We are seeking a highly experienced Occupational Therapist to develop and consolidate their clinical and leadership skills in a specialist Acute setting working on HASU, ASU and Neuro/Stroke Outliers. We are looking for a dynamic, professional and enthusiastic leader to join our friendly & supportive multi-disciplinary team.
The role forms part of a wider Integrated Stroke and Neuro Service covering the whole pathway from Acute to community with opportunity for development and integration across this.
Are you an experienced team lead looking to use your skills in the Acute?
Main duties of the job
- To lead the Acute Stroke and Neuro Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy teams, manage junior staff and support the team in the development, efficiencies and quality of the service.
- To support the team to provide a comprehensive and quality therapy service to patients with Stroke and other Neurological conditions, that satisfies professional standards and fulfils requirements for clinical governance.
- To act as a source of clinical expertise and be a clinical lead for Acute Stroke therapies and provide a clinical service for this cohort in line with professional qualification.
- The Integrated Stroke and Neurorehabilitation service brings together existing Stroke services into a single integrated service supported by Surrey County Council Adult Social Services. By integrating in this way we aim to ensure that patients have continuity of care of as their recovery progresses, allowing a seamless journey from high intensity acute services through to community rehabilitation, and on-going coordination within the primary, community and voluntary services which will support their life after stroke.
- Working across organisational boundaries and as an integral part of the Integrated Stroke and Neuro team, the Therapy lead will lead the Acute Stroke and Neuro OT and Physio teams and interface with the medical team, as well as the community teams in both SW London and Surrey to ensure a smooth pathway for service users
About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
- The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
- CSH Surrey
- Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description & Person Specification attached for further details.
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight as well as supporting complex decision-making for staff in the team
- Applying specialist knowledge and skills across the total range of neurological impairments, procedures and practices gained through practical experience, underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
- To assess and implement specialist treatment programmes as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining associated clinical records in line with professional qualification (OT/ Physio).
- Responsible for the organisation, management, evaluation and development of the specialist service, and the provision of formal and informal supervision to new graduates and less experienced therapists, and non-registered staff members of the team, and students. Acting as a specialist resource to other professionals and agencies.
- To lead specialist team-based continuous professional development (CPD) activities and participate in Stroke and Neuro team service-wide CPD activities, and participate in the development of the service and staff as a team of managers.
- To lead on clinical audits, service pilots/projects and other research activities to support the development of evidence based practice.
- Work in conjunction with the CNRS, Homefirst and Reablement Teams to ensure that patients are offered the optimal rehabilitation pathway.
- To work alongside SSD team to ensure that the Supported Discharge Team maximises capacity to treat as many Stroke patients as resources allow.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description & Person Specification attached for further details.
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight as well as supporting complex decision-making for staff in the team
- Applying specialist knowledge and skills across the total range of neurological impairments, procedures and practices gained through practical experience, underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
- To assess and implement specialist treatment programmes as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining associated clinical records in line with professional qualification (OT/ Physio).
- Responsible for the organisation, management, evaluation and development of the specialist service, and the provision of formal and informal supervision to new graduates and less experienced therapists, and non-registered staff members of the team, and students. Acting as a specialist resource to other professionals and agencies.
- To lead specialist team-based continuous professional development (CPD) activities and participate in Stroke and Neuro team service-wide CPD activities, and participate in the development of the service and staff as a team of managers.
- To lead on clinical audits, service pilots/projects and other research activities to support the development of evidence based practice.
- Work in conjunction with the CNRS, Homefirst and Reablement Teams to ensure that patients are offered the optimal rehabilitation pathway.
- To work alongside SSD team to ensure that the Supported Discharge Team maximises capacity to treat as many Stroke patients as resources allow.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working at "M" level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including "M" level accreditation, lecturing on "M" level courses and research/publications
- Post registration training in Occupational Therapy
- Commitment to advanced clinical professional development
Desirable
- Member of regional or national committee or project group
- Member of relevant appropriate multi professional interest group
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience
- Significant experience at Band 7 level working with neurological patients including acute/outpatients
- Expert knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients across a number of neuro specialities, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
- Expert level of knowledge in the application of neurological rehab approaches
- Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management
Desirable
- Spinal injuries unit working in acute/community/rehab settings
- Experience of formal presentations at regional and national levels
- Actively involved in developing research links with other academic institutions
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional team building and team working skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Confidence in teaching multidisciplinary staff groups
- Ability to advise and manage an appropriate organized neuro rehab service
Desirable
- Competent I.T. skills
- Experience in service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working at "M" level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including "M" level accreditation, lecturing on "M" level courses and research/publications
- Post registration training in Occupational Therapy
- Commitment to advanced clinical professional development
Desirable
- Member of regional or national committee or project group
- Member of relevant appropriate multi professional interest group
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience
- Significant experience at Band 7 level working with neurological patients including acute/outpatients
- Expert knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients across a number of neuro specialities, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
- Expert level of knowledge in the application of neurological rehab approaches
- Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management
Desirable
- Spinal injuries unit working in acute/community/rehab settings
- Experience of formal presentations at regional and national levels
- Actively involved in developing research links with other academic institutions
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional team building and team working skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Confidence in teaching multidisciplinary staff groups
- Ability to advise and manage an appropriate organized neuro rehab service
Desirable
- Competent I.T. skills
- Experience in service development
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).
