Job summary
If you are considering an exciting opportunity then this could be the one for you!
We are looking for a motivated individual suitable for an Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead position, in Acute Medicine, covering maternity leave until the beginning of July 2025.
The Integrated Acute Medicine Therapy Team is a dynamic and forward-thinking team, great for developing breadth of experience in addition to expanding various skills. The suitable candidate will have the ability to build upon their existing experience to lead a team of Occupational Therapists and Technical Instructors, planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service, to ensure high quality care for patients.
As the Clinical Lead you will demonstrate excellent organisational, time management and communication skills. You should possess enthusiasm for the role, strong interpersonal skills, and advanced Occupational Therapy skills. You may be passionate about the OT role within acute care, leadership development and providing a person-centred service to our broad caseload of patients.
If working in this team interests you, be assured you will be supported by an established team of senior Occupational Therapists and Technical Instructors, in addition to the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and the Hospital Therapy Manager. Please get in touch if you want to know more.
Main duties of the job
- The Clinical Lead has responsibility for developing, planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy Service provided across the Acute medicine wards.
- Manages the day to day delivery of the Acute Medicine service including issues relating to annual leave, sickness, and CPD
- The post holder is responsible for provision of specialised assessment, treatment, education, intervention and discharge planning of clients referred to the service.
- Has responsibility for managing a caseload of clients with a variety of complex conditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses.
- Carries out assessment, prescription and management of equipment and adaptations on ward and community settings.
- The post holder will act as a source of expertise and demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience in the management of Acute Medical conditions.
- Educates other health care professionals, multi agency professionals and occupational therapy students in the Acute Medical service that is provided at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
About us
The Acute Medical Therapy Team are based within the Hospital Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The department is supportive and friendly, with robust structures such as individualised job plans and clinical supervision to support professional and personal development.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attachments for further details.
This team provide a 7-day service therefore you need to be able to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Applicants will need to hold a full UK Driving License and have access to a car for work purposes.
Alternative working hour requests will be considered for the right candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attachments for further details.
This team provide a 7-day service therefore you need to be able to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Applicants will need to hold a full UK Driving License and have access to a car for work purposes.
Alternative working hour requests will be considered for the right candidate.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Accredited educator
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the specialty
Desirable
- Training in risk management
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant post grad therapy experience in a MDT at specialist level
- Experience of variety of chronic disabling or life limiting illnesses
- Experience of research, audit, reflective practice and outcome measures
- Experience supervising junior or support staff
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience/knowledge of evidence based practice
- Advanced clinical experience in area of speciality
- Experience of teaching, development, and supervision of students, therapy assistants and junior staff.
- Experience of working within a broad interdisciplinary team / cross organization working
- Implementing policies/procedures
- Enhanced ability to make independent clinical and professional decisions
- Complex caseload management
- Experience working under pressure and able to recognise when support is required.
- Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience with staff management
- Qualification / Training in leadsership
- Mentions relevant NHS trends/agendas
- Mentions relevant legislation/policies and procedures
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated and reliable under pressure
- Uses initiative
- Encourages openness, transparency and responds to feedback
- Passionate about development and continious improvement of the service
- Ability to listen and support, deal with sensitive and confidential information
- Networking skills
- Ability to deal with unpredictable work demands
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and relevant self development and learning
Other factors
Essential
- Full UK Driving License and access to car for work
- Flexible, able to work weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Accredited educator
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the specialty
Desirable
- Training in risk management
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant post grad therapy experience in a MDT at specialist level
- Experience of variety of chronic disabling or life limiting illnesses
- Experience of research, audit, reflective practice and outcome measures
- Experience supervising junior or support staff
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience/knowledge of evidence based practice
- Advanced clinical experience in area of speciality
- Experience of teaching, development, and supervision of students, therapy assistants and junior staff.
- Experience of working within a broad interdisciplinary team / cross organization working
- Implementing policies/procedures
- Enhanced ability to make independent clinical and professional decisions
- Complex caseload management
- Experience working under pressure and able to recognise when support is required.
- Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience with staff management
- Qualification / Training in leadsership
- Mentions relevant NHS trends/agendas
- Mentions relevant legislation/policies and procedures
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated and reliable under pressure
- Uses initiative
- Encourages openness, transparency and responds to feedback
- Passionate about development and continious improvement of the service
- Ability to listen and support, deal with sensitive and confidential information
- Networking skills
- Ability to deal with unpredictable work demands
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and relevant self development and learning
Other factors
Essential
- Full UK Driving License and access to car for work
- Flexible, able to work weekends and bank holidays
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).
