Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join our NELFT NHS Foundation Trust community children's services team in Havering. If you enjoy working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team and have the background, experience and proven track record in developing and delivering a high standard of care for young people and families then this is the post for you.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder we are seeking will be a highly skilled qualified clinician, who can demonstrate management and leadership skills in the clinical spheres of occupational therapy.
You will be responsible to lead an established team of occupational therapists and will be instrumental in modernising current integrated pathways in collaboration with the rest of the management team. In addition to this the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to provide clinical leadership to peers within own professional remit, ensuring there is a clear focus on service wide developments and integrated practice
If you are interested in this opportunity then we would very much like to hear from you.
About us
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.High-Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary. (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstration of Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Graduate qualified Occupational Therapist, fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (HCPC).
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development through access to relevant courses
Desirable
- A recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical professional leadership experience within a Children and Young Peoples service
- Experience of clinically supervising and managing less experienced colleagues
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
- Experience of storing and maintaining electronic records
Desirable
- Working in an NHS environment
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Awareness of Government policy and legislation and how this may affect service delivery
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- In depth knowledge of safeguarding children and looked after children.
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Ability to apply continued professional development to practice
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Able to construct clear care plans for complex cases based on analysis of information from assessment, theoretical knowledge and clinical benchmarking to make highly specialist clinical decisions
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy ensuring that effective communication is achieved
- Negotiation, problem solving concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Written and verbal presentation skills
- Ability to facilitate and support learning of others
- Develop evidenced based clinical guidelines and pathways
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstration of Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Graduate qualified Occupational Therapist, fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (HCPC).
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development through access to relevant courses
Desirable
- A recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical professional leadership experience within a Children and Young Peoples service
- Experience of clinically supervising and managing less experienced colleagues
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
- Experience of storing and maintaining electronic records
Desirable
- Working in an NHS environment
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Awareness of Government policy and legislation and how this may affect service delivery
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- In depth knowledge of safeguarding children and looked after children.
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Ability to apply continued professional development to practice
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Able to construct clear care plans for complex cases based on analysis of information from assessment, theoretical knowledge and clinical benchmarking to make highly specialist clinical decisions
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy ensuring that effective communication is achieved
- Negotiation, problem solving concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Written and verbal presentation skills
- Ability to facilitate and support learning of others
- Develop evidenced based clinical guidelines and pathways
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).
