Job summary
We are
looking for a job-share / part-time service lead for paediatric therapies
working 22.5 hours per week. This is permanent role, however, applications
would be welcomed from applicants looking for a development role on a
secondment or fixed term basis.
The team includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy and
specialist play service working jointly with speech and language therapy,
community paediatricians, child development centre teams, equipment services,
orthotics and early years services to offer community OT and physiotherapy
intervention across Worcestershire.
This is a
dynamic and innovative team with a highly child centred approach to their
intervention working in partnership with families and young people to offer
high quality care. The service is implementing the Balanced System and has
reviewed its caseload to be able to prioritise care to the right children
at the right time. This is an exciting time of potential change and development
for the service strong leadership is needed to make this process smooth.
You will need to have HCPC registration as
either a physio or OT.
You would need to be prepared to work at all of the bases
covered by the team as needed. The work base can be discussed at interview.
There is an option for some home working as appropriate.
You will have support from team leaders and clinical leads within
the team, the clinical services manager (job share partner) and senior
management team.
Main duties of the job
You will work in
partnership with your job share partner to provide leadership for the
paediatric therapies team. Line managing
the team leaders and clinical leads; offering clinical and managerial oversight
to the therapy teams; leading the team through a period of change and
transformation. Maintaining best practice and quality for the children and
young people accessing the services. Supporting staff and working towards staff
wellbeing. Maintaining policies and procedures for the teams within trust
standards. Acting as an advocate for the service.
You will
ensure all Trust initiatives are interpreted and applied to the service and
clinical quality of the offer is maintained through a robust review and audit
process. Engaging with transformation and change projects, you will keep the
needs of the client group central to all decision making. You will contribute
to senior management meetings as required and lead service level meetings and
be responsible for the governance of the service and the quality of practice,
such as clinical record keeping and safeguarding. You will hold an overview of
the recruitment and workforce development for the service. You will collaborate
closely with the clinical services manager, commissioners and transformation
partners to ensure the integrity and quality of the offer to children and young
people is maintained.
We will
offer you support and induction. We will enable you to undertake leadership
training specific to your experience.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of practicing within own professional filed
- Track record of practice/service development
- Operational management and leading a team
- Experience in working in a community setting
- Experience of working in a childrens related field
- Risk management
Desirable
- Experience of working with a multidisciplinary/multi-agency approach
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification at degree or equivalent level
- Evidence of relevant continual professional development and post graduate study
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
- Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Proven ability to work across own professional group
- Demonstrate good clinical skills
- Demonstrated sound personal management skills ie. time management, prioritising, planning, organisational and problem-solving
- Basic computer skills
- Risk management
Knowledge
Essential
- Change Management
- Ability to translate theory into practice
- Knowledge of current issues in relation to childrens agenda. Including Safeguarding
Desirable
- Understanding and appreciation of service redesign agenda eg. pathway development
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to act as an ambassador for the service
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the job
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of practicing within own professional filed
- Track record of practice/service development
- Operational management and leading a team
- Experience in working in a community setting
- Experience of working in a childrens related field
- Risk management
Desirable
- Experience of working with a multidisciplinary/multi-agency approach
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification at degree or equivalent level
- Evidence of relevant continual professional development and post graduate study
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
- Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Proven ability to work across own professional group
- Demonstrate good clinical skills
- Demonstrated sound personal management skills ie. time management, prioritising, planning, organisational and problem-solving
- Basic computer skills
- Risk management
Knowledge
Essential
- Change Management
- Ability to translate theory into practice
- Knowledge of current issues in relation to childrens agenda. Including Safeguarding
Desirable
- Understanding and appreciation of service redesign agenda eg. pathway development
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to act as an ambassador for the service
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the job
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).
