Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer a committed, experienced and dynamic OT, the opportunity to join our friendly and forward thinking children's community therapy services.
Are you an innovative OT looking to develop staff management skills whilst maintaining a clinical caseload?
- Do you enjoy the prospect of supporting an OT team ?
- Do you want the opportunity to be involved in leading a friendly team, where staff describe the service a "innovative, flexible, passionate and forward thinking?
- Do you want to work in a vibrant city with a range of multicultural communities and be part of an inclusive Trust which is keen to reduce inequalities?
If you are looking for a challenging, exciting role we want to meet you!
Main duties of the job
Candidates should be passionate about supporting, promoting, and sharing good practice with educational colleagues, families, children and young people across the city, strengthening their skills in supporting the SEND agenda.
Candidates must have:
- Skills in supporting staff management an/or a desire to develop these skills.
- highly developed clinical and negotiation skills
- experience with providing training to parents and/or education settings
- experience with monitoring, reviewing and evaluating service provision
You will contribute to the development of the OT services alongside colleagues, Service Clinical Managers and the Professional Leads. You may also have responsibility for supervision of designated staff.
If you are looking for a challenging role in which no two days are the same, we want to meet you. We need a therapist who is adaptable, innovative and who enjoys working autonomously and as part of a team.
To make effective use of our mobile working technology and IT systems you will also have good IT skills.
About us
The Occupational Therapy teams work as part of Inclusion Services within the Children and Families Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We work across the whole City, within a range of community and educational settings, thus requiring successful applicants to demonstrate a high level of flexibility.
We value our staff and advocate career progression internally. We encourage our AHPs to contribute to service development, and we welcome and value new ideas and experiences.
We offer a supportive working environment with access to specialist clinical support, and an emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See JD for more details
1. Responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the designated team, including monitoring and authorisation of annual leave, ensuring that there is adequate cover during any planned or unplanned absence (including sickness absence)
2. Manage study leave, authorising leave and discussing with the Service Managers and Professional Clinical Leads any matters of finance or staff development needs.
3. Authorise travel and other expenses as required, within approved authority limits.
4. Be responsible for the monitoring of attendance at mandatory training, including ensuring robust records are kept, using admin support as appropriate.
5. Manage short and long term sickness absence, including return to work interviews, monitoring of episodes of sickness absence, and undertaking Stage meetings as appropriate. Be responsible for ensuring that relevant information is inputted into ESR system.
6. Manage staff performance/disciplinary matters within the designated team, with support from the Service Operational Manager/Service Clinical Manager.
7. Support the Professional Leads and Service Clinical Manager in the development and implementation of an appropriate training programme for members of the team across the locality, using information from appraisals and personal development plans e.g. coordinate local mandatory training in bases.
8. Take a role in the local implementation and monitoring of clinical supervision/ practice support systems in line with relevant policies and procedures. Ensure accurate records are kept on ESR.
9. Assist the Service Clinical Manager and Professional Leads in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff, as required.
10. Support the Service Clinical Manager and Professional Lead in ensuring that all staff and students are maintaining the Trust and professional standards for record keeping, via the annual Trust audit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See JD for more details
1. Responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the designated team, including monitoring and authorisation of annual leave, ensuring that there is adequate cover during any planned or unplanned absence (including sickness absence)
2. Manage study leave, authorising leave and discussing with the Service Managers and Professional Clinical Leads any matters of finance or staff development needs.
3. Authorise travel and other expenses as required, within approved authority limits.
4. Be responsible for the monitoring of attendance at mandatory training, including ensuring robust records are kept, using admin support as appropriate.
5. Manage short and long term sickness absence, including return to work interviews, monitoring of episodes of sickness absence, and undertaking Stage meetings as appropriate. Be responsible for ensuring that relevant information is inputted into ESR system.
6. Manage staff performance/disciplinary matters within the designated team, with support from the Service Operational Manager/Service Clinical Manager.
7. Support the Professional Leads and Service Clinical Manager in the development and implementation of an appropriate training programme for members of the team across the locality, using information from appraisals and personal development plans e.g. coordinate local mandatory training in bases.
8. Take a role in the local implementation and monitoring of clinical supervision/ practice support systems in line with relevant policies and procedures. Ensure accurate records are kept on ESR.
9. Assist the Service Clinical Manager and Professional Leads in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff, as required.
10. Support the Service Clinical Manager and Professional Lead in ensuring that all staff and students are maintaining the Trust and professional standards for record keeping, via the annual Trust audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Degree Qualification relevant in Occupational Therapy
- Full Membership of Professional body ,
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience working as a therapist with children
- Significant experience working in the relevant specialist clinical area
- Relevant experience of working in community settings and with diverse populations, including working with interpreters
- Relevant experience of managing, leading or coordinating a team or project
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to generate written communication, which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible
- Ability to respond flexibly in a changing work environment
- Is able to drive in the UK and have access to a car for work.
- Ability to communicate verbally in a manner appropriate to a variety of parties, dealing with sensitive and complex information, and taking into account barriers to understanding.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of Equality and Diversity in relation to both staff and service users
- Understanding of the values and vision of the Trust
- Knowledge of the SEND, local authority and NHS drivers and challenges as they affect and impact on service delivery
- Awareness of recent clinical developments and professional issues.
- Proven ability to work independently and to manage the conflicting demands of a clinical and managerial workload
- Proven ability to liaise and work effectively with other professionals and agencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of HR policies relevant to the support and management of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Degree Qualification relevant in Occupational Therapy
- Full Membership of Professional body ,
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience working as a therapist with children
- Significant experience working in the relevant specialist clinical area
- Relevant experience of working in community settings and with diverse populations, including working with interpreters
- Relevant experience of managing, leading or coordinating a team or project
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to generate written communication, which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible
- Ability to respond flexibly in a changing work environment
- Is able to drive in the UK and have access to a car for work.
- Ability to communicate verbally in a manner appropriate to a variety of parties, dealing with sensitive and complex information, and taking into account barriers to understanding.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of Equality and Diversity in relation to both staff and service users
- Understanding of the values and vision of the Trust
- Knowledge of the SEND, local authority and NHS drivers and challenges as they affect and impact on service delivery
- Awareness of recent clinical developments and professional issues.
- Proven ability to work independently and to manage the conflicting demands of a clinical and managerial workload
- Proven ability to liaise and work effectively with other professionals and agencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of HR policies relevant to the support and management of staff
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).
