Job summary
Are you a dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapist ready to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery in Jersey?
We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy to join our team and play a pivotal role in the operational and clinical management of our Occupational Therapy Adult Services. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside the Head of Occupational Therapy in leading service transformation and delivering world-class patient care.
As Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy, you will deputise for the Head of Service and be instrumental in coordinating policies and procedures relating to Clinical Governance and standards of care. You will lead the development of specialist Occupational Therapy services while providing professional expertise across multidisciplinary teams to ensure OT principles are fully integrated within our comprehensive service provision.
Key areas of responsibility are Strategic Leadership & Service Development, Team Management & Professional Development,Clinical Excellence,Quality & Governance.
If you are passionate about Occupational Therapy excellence and have the leadership skills and a proven track record to drive service transformation, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will have to comply with all relevant States Laws, such as the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989 and any other associated legislation, Standing Orders, Financial Directions, and other relevant Codes of Practice, in respect of managing the key project deliverables of programmes and costs through the active management of procurement, approval, financial and administrative procedures.
To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989 To work in accordance with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law.
This role is politically restricted. The jobholder is not permitted to undertake political activity involving standing for election to the States or as a Parish Constable, or publicly supporting someone who is standing for election or playing a public part in any political manner.
About us
At Health and Care Jersey, were not just delivering
healthcare - were shaping the future of health and wellbeing for over 100,000
Islanders and visitors. Our dedicated team of over 2,000 professionals provides
essential care across 30+ diverse departments, offering a wide range of
specialist services from acute and emergency care to community and preventative
health initiatives.
With state-of-the-art facilities like the brand-new Enid Quenault Health and
Wellbeing Centre and exciting plans to modernise our healthcare infrastructure,
this is a great time to join us. Whether you're providing frontline patient
care, supporting health initiatives in the community, or contributing to vital
mental health and social services, your work will make a meaningful impact on
people's lives every day.
Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operationally and clinically manage Occupational Therapy (OT) Services, deputising for the Head of
Service as required and co-ordinating policies and procedures relating to Clinical Governance and
standards of care, in order to promote best practice across the services. Support the Head of
Occupational Therapy in leading and advising on Occupational Therapy & Rehabilitation provision
throughout the Government of Jersey.
Lead, develop and provide a specialist Occupational Therapy service for specified client groups and
provide a professional resource for other disciplines so that the contribution of Occupational
Therapy can be integrated within the total service provision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operationally and clinically manage Occupational Therapy (OT) Services, deputising for the Head of
Service as required and co-ordinating policies and procedures relating to Clinical Governance and
standards of care, in order to promote best practice across the services. Support the Head of
Occupational Therapy in leading and advising on Occupational Therapy & Rehabilitation provision
throughout the Government of Jersey.
Lead, develop and provide a specialist Occupational Therapy service for specified client groups and
provide a professional resource for other disciplines so that the contribution of Occupational
Therapy can be integrated within the total service provision.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced and practical knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and treatment approaches in area of specialty (i.e. Model of Human Occupation, Occupational Performance Model, Sensory Integration, Postural Management, Accessible Environmental Design).
- Knowledge of Health & Social Care legislation and current
- practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- and its application/ implementation.
- Detailed knowledge of Health Service development plans and of new and existing services, service innovations and sustainable health and social care initiatives.
- Experience of training/ teaching others and providing clinical supervision at a Senior level.
- Extensive and detailed knowledge of equipment, treatment modalities and adaptations. Including knowledge of the support services in Occupational Therapy and how they operate.
- Good experience of disseminating information to a variety of settings/ professionals, and engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
Desirable
- Awareness of the roles of other services (Health, Social Care and Education) and the interface with Occupational Therapy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Postgraduate management qualification at Level 5 or equivalent practical management experience, including the supervision,
- recruitment and selection of qualified and support staff.
- Professional portfolio demonstrating experience and evidence of CPD.
- Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council and be registered as an Occupational Therapist under the Health Care (Registration) Jersey Law 1995.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced and practical knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and treatment approaches in area of specialty (i.e. Model of Human Occupation, Occupational Performance Model, Sensory Integration, Postural Management, Accessible Environmental Design).
- Knowledge of Health & Social Care legislation and current
- practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- and its application/ implementation.
- Detailed knowledge of Health Service development plans and of new and existing services, service innovations and sustainable health and social care initiatives.
- Experience of training/ teaching others and providing clinical supervision at a Senior level.
- Extensive and detailed knowledge of equipment, treatment modalities and adaptations. Including knowledge of the support services in Occupational Therapy and how they operate.
- Good experience of disseminating information to a variety of settings/ professionals, and engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
Desirable
- Awareness of the roles of other services (Health, Social Care and Education) and the interface with Occupational Therapy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Postgraduate management qualification at Level 5 or equivalent practical management experience, including the supervision,
- recruitment and selection of qualified and support staff.
- Professional portfolio demonstrating experience and evidence of CPD.
- Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council and be registered as an Occupational Therapist under the Health Care (Registration) Jersey Law 1995.
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).