Job summary
Exciting Opportunity
Clinical Lead Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Full time ( part time may be considered )
Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking a Band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join our diverse team of allied health professionals. The post holder will work within the paediatric service including inpatient and outpatient settings.
The post holder will work alongside Clinical Lead colleagues to plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the occupational therapy service provided to patients within the paediatric service. As a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, you will have advanced levels of clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of paediatric conditions (including neurodevelopmental / neurobehavioral assessments , rheumatology, orthopaedic, hands and plastics )
You will deputise, along with other clinical lead therapists , in the absence of a line manager, taking responsibility for the operational clinical leadership and overall professional and organisational development of the Paediatric therapy team. A high regard for clinical operations and governance, assuring high standards of patient centred care maintaining effective, resilient and integrated care to provide a seamless service.
We are seeking people who can adapt to a changing environment and work well in a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and build social networks working in partnership with other agencies.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating of the paediatric therapy service in partnership with other Clinical Lead Therapists.
The post holder will be able to demonstrate specialised clinical skills, leadership and service development experience as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Support will be provided to enhance operational management skills and the post holder will contribute to service planning, development and teaching. As a Clinical Lead, the post holder will be a role model for their team and pride themselves on delivering high quality care and motivate their team to do the same.
About us
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further details which are attached.
Current professional registration (HCPC) is required for this post
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further details which are attached.
Current professional registration (HCPC) is required for this post
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Qualification of recognised highly specialist skills in relevant areas (Masters or equivalent)
- Post Graduate qualification/experience in leadership
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate recent NHS experience or equivalent
- Evidence of current consolidated experience at a Senior Level in relevant speciality
Desirable
- Qualification of recognised highly specialist skills in relevant areas (Masters or equivalent)
- Experience of working in acute and community specialities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must be literate, numerate and possess advanced verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyse, select and apply appropriate interventions from a range of modalities
- Good working clinical knowledge of specialist and standard community assistive equipment prescribing (including wheelchairs)
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise caseload and delegate clinical and non -clinical duties to staff of a lower grade
Desirable
- Community equipment service PIN holder with working knowledge of local prescribing policy and practices
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Qualification of recognised highly specialist skills in relevant areas (Masters or equivalent)
- Post Graduate qualification/experience in leadership
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate recent NHS experience or equivalent
- Evidence of current consolidated experience at a Senior Level in relevant speciality
Desirable
- Qualification of recognised highly specialist skills in relevant areas (Masters or equivalent)
- Experience of working in acute and community specialities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must be literate, numerate and possess advanced verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyse, select and apply appropriate interventions from a range of modalities
- Good working clinical knowledge of specialist and standard community assistive equipment prescribing (including wheelchairs)
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise caseload and delegate clinical and non -clinical duties to staff of a lower grade
Desirable
- Community equipment service PIN holder with working knowledge of local prescribing policy and practices
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).
