Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team lead within our Acute Stroke team at Eastbourne District General Hospital.
As part of this role, you will manage a team of Occupational Therapists and support staff providing a high level of acute rehabilitation to patients admitted following an acute stroke.
As part of the Acute Stroke therapy department, you will be joining a large supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to conduct in-service training programmes for support staff and manage a dedicated team on a day to day basis.
If you would like a rewarding career in the NHS then this is the post for you.
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate and operationally manage the specialistOccupational Therapy Service at the Acute Stroke Ward atEDGH.
Working closely with Allied Health Professional Leads,nursing, medical and managerial team leads / managers, inthe operational and strategic development of the Stroke Unit.Supervision team of junior OT and OTAcolleagues and support staff providing training and jointsessions as required.
Deliver a high standard of clinical care and maintainservice delivery by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisationbased on sound clinical and professional judgement.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate and operationally manage the specialistOccupational Therapy Service at the Acute Stroke Ward atEDGH. To work closely with Allied Health Professional Leads,nursing, medical and managerial team leads / managers, inthe operational and strategic development of the Stroke Unit. To support and deputise for the Stroke Therapy ServiceManager to complete any delegated duties. To work autonomously, being accountable for ownprofessional actions. To delegate work to and assist in the supervision of junior OTFORM B1colleagues and support staff providing training and jointsessions as required. To be responsible for an identified complex caseload, toassess, plan intervention and evaluate patient care within theprotocols, objectives and procedures of the service. To deliver a high standard of clinical care and maintainservice delivery by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisationbased on sound clinical and professional judgement. To use an extensive range of verbal and non-verbalcommunication skills to engage effectively with clients andtheir carers to gain consent and active participation intreatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based ontrust and negotiation within the legal framework with thoseclients who lack capacity to consent To ensure all staff and own verbal and non-verbal, written andelectronic client records, reports and activity data aremaintained, kept up-to-date and report back in appropriateforums, in accordance with professional and Trust recordkeeping standards. To forge close working relationships with colleagues withinacute, intermediate care and community stroke services andsupport a seamless service within the stroke pathway. To advise on equipment and environmental modifications andrefer onto other organisations as required. To act as an Occupational Therapy resource for colleagues,carers, and patients. To ensure the appropriate training, development andappraisal of Occupational Therapy staff within the AcuteStroke therapy department. To assist in the supervision and education of OccupationalTherapy students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate and operationally manage the specialistOccupational Therapy Service at the Acute Stroke Ward atEDGH. To work closely with Allied Health Professional Leads,nursing, medical and managerial team leads / managers, inthe operational and strategic development of the Stroke Unit. To support and deputise for the Stroke Therapy ServiceManager to complete any delegated duties. To work autonomously, being accountable for ownprofessional actions. To delegate work to and assist in the supervision of junior OTFORM B1colleagues and support staff providing training and jointsessions as required. To be responsible for an identified complex caseload, toassess, plan intervention and evaluate patient care within theprotocols, objectives and procedures of the service. To deliver a high standard of clinical care and maintainservice delivery by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisationbased on sound clinical and professional judgement. To use an extensive range of verbal and non-verbalcommunication skills to engage effectively with clients andtheir carers to gain consent and active participation intreatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based ontrust and negotiation within the legal framework with thoseclients who lack capacity to consent To ensure all staff and own verbal and non-verbal, written andelectronic client records, reports and activity data aremaintained, kept up-to-date and report back in appropriateforums, in accordance with professional and Trust recordkeeping standards. To forge close working relationships with colleagues withinacute, intermediate care and community stroke services andsupport a seamless service within the stroke pathway. To advise on equipment and environmental modifications andrefer onto other organisations as required. To act as an Occupational Therapy resource for colleagues,carers, and patients. To ensure the appropriate training, development andappraisal of Occupational Therapy staff within the AcuteStroke therapy department. To assist in the supervision and education of OccupationalTherapy students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MCs in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of a comprehensive record of continued professional development including attendance at specialist Acute Stroke course.
- Post graduate courses relevant to the clinical specialism
- Health professional council registration
Desirable
- Leadership qualification / training
- Member of specialist Interest Group
- Evidence of postgraduate development to Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapist at band 6 or above
- Experience within Acute Stroke
- Experience of assessment, treating and discharging planning for patients with highly complex needs
- Experience of developing and appraising staff
- Experience of delivering services along with evidence based guidelines
Desirable
- Three years experience within area of speciality
- Experience in leading and teaching programmes of education
- Previous experience as a band 7
- Experience of service development
- Experience of performance management
- ICES Pooled Budget management responsibility
Skills
Essential
- Expert clinical skills and reasoning within area of speciality
- Expert written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with complex family dynamics and distressing or sensitive situations e.g sudden onset of disability, care of the dying
- Full understanding of the national agenda for relevant clinical pathways
- Understanding of the strategic direction of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Ability to highlight development needs of self and staff and provide appropriate plan of action
- Able to operationally lead on the delivery of services within a high pressure service and during times of variable demand
- Experience of reviewing and reporting on services / activity
Desirable
- Good understanding of the local agenda for relevant clinical groups
- Comprehensive understanding of the future direction of the NHS
- Understanding of the unique demographic within East Sussex and the impact of services demand
- Experience of inputting into business case development / service plans
- Participation in local / regional / national clinical networks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MCs in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of a comprehensive record of continued professional development including attendance at specialist Acute Stroke course.
- Post graduate courses relevant to the clinical specialism
- Health professional council registration
Desirable
- Leadership qualification / training
- Member of specialist Interest Group
- Evidence of postgraduate development to Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapist at band 6 or above
- Experience within Acute Stroke
- Experience of assessment, treating and discharging planning for patients with highly complex needs
- Experience of developing and appraising staff
- Experience of delivering services along with evidence based guidelines
Desirable
- Three years experience within area of speciality
- Experience in leading and teaching programmes of education
- Previous experience as a band 7
- Experience of service development
- Experience of performance management
- ICES Pooled Budget management responsibility
Skills
Essential
- Expert clinical skills and reasoning within area of speciality
- Expert written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with complex family dynamics and distressing or sensitive situations e.g sudden onset of disability, care of the dying
- Full understanding of the national agenda for relevant clinical pathways
- Understanding of the strategic direction of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Ability to highlight development needs of self and staff and provide appropriate plan of action
- Able to operationally lead on the delivery of services within a high pressure service and during times of variable demand
- Experience of reviewing and reporting on services / activity
Desirable
- Good understanding of the local agenda for relevant clinical groups
- Comprehensive understanding of the future direction of the NHS
- Understanding of the unique demographic within East Sussex and the impact of services demand
- Experience of inputting into business case development / service plans
- Participation in local / regional / national clinical networks
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).
