Job summary
Do you have extensive, specialist experience working as an occupational therapist within the field of stroke and Neurology assessment and rehabilitation?
Do you have experience and enjoy working in Community Services in patients own home, community settings and clinics?
Do you have excellent leadership skills?
Are you passionate about service transformation?
If yes, read on this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, committed and highly skilled Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to work in the Community Integrated Neurology and Stroke Service (CINSS) which is integral to Community Health Services. The CINSS model of care involves transformation and partnership working across organisational and multi professional boundaries.
The successful candidate will join a specialist multi-professional team comprising of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology) and Generic Rehabilitation Technical Instructors working closely with Speech and Language Therapy services along with, Stroke and Neurology Rehabilitation Consultants. The team provides specialist patient centred, goal directed specialist neuro- rehabilitation in community and outpatient settings.
We politely request that previous applicants for this role need not apply.
Main duties of the job
This post requires a highly skilled and dedicated occupational therapist who can lead the professional and clinical agenda for occupational therapy within the specialist service, working closely with existing Clinical Specialist occupational therapists, clinical specialist physiotherapists, operational leads, operational and clinical service leads.
You will need extensive specialist clinical skills and experience working in the field of Neurology and/or Stroke and experience and working within the community setting would be desirable. Excellent organisational, communication and team working skills are required along with the ability to support and train staff. Developing clinical guidelines, pathways and processes will also be integral to this role.
If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent specialist clinical, professional skills and experience we look forward to hearing from you. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering specialist rehabilitation across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The team's hub is at Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre (BHSCC), along with spoke bases across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland. The base for this role will be the BHSCC. For the successful candidate full time and part time hours will be considered.
If you are successfully short-listed you will be invited to undertake an interview on the 4th July 2024 at Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide effective management and clinical leadership of the relevant Occupational Therapy team within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The post holder will have specialist knowledge and experience, and act as the expert for the multi-agency team and for patients within the relevant field.
The post holder will be responsible for holding their own caseload, and supporting other members of the team with caseload management.
The postholder will be responsible for line management of the team.
High level communication skills and negotiation are necessary for delivering highly complex clinical information to support both patients and staff.
To actively participate and lead in the development of quality improvements for service delivery.
The post holder will have in depth experience and attended formal advanced post registration study related to Occupational Therapy.
To deputise for the Clinical/Service Lead as appropriate.
To demonstrate the Trust's values in everything you do in the work environment.
To be responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trust's resources that you utilise.
1.Delivery of Effective Healthcare within the Organisation
To be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of the Occupational Therapy (OT) process (info gathering, assessment, treatment planning, intervention, evaluation and discharge planning) as appropriate to patient needs.
To carry a specialist clinical caseload and manage this effectively through clinical supervision. This will encompass the complex needs of the patient group.
To provide advanced clinical reasoning to support effective care delivery for highly specialist and complex cases for the team.
To provide aspects of clinical and operational leadership as agreed with the Clinical/Service Leads to ensure high quality and effective service delivery.
The post holder is responsible for the effective management of referrals and waiting lists, case prioritisation and care co-ordination within clinical care pathways.
To be jointly responsible for reviewing the Occupational Therapy Service and ensuring the skill mix and therapeutic programme content meets the needs of the patients.
To attend and or lead clinical case reviews and present appropriate OT feedback accordingly.
To maintain accurate and timely patient records in the electronic patient record and to fulfil record keeping standards in accordance with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust policy, RCOT and HCPC.
To participate and lead as agreed, relevant clinical, team and professional meetings to contribute to the optimum level of care for the patients and ensure effective liaison with other agencies/family/carers.
To communicate and liaise with all disciplines, other agencies, families and carers to ensure good professional working relationships and to keep them abreast of developments within the Occupational Therapy.
To work flexibly and in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, to provide a holistic approach in meeting the needs of patients and the service.
To work within an advisory capacity as appropriate within the post and skills/experience of post holder in order to inform others (services, family, carers, agencies) regarding patient needs.
To delegate workload effectively to other team members.
To deliver supervision to Band 5 and Band 6.
To support and deliver training in relation to patient needs.
To participate in and lead where appropriate in-service training within OT and the wider service.
Establishing Effective Leadership and Communication
To communicate and work collaboratively with patients, families/carers, other disciplines and other agencies to ensure good professional working relationships are maintained. Communication skills of explanation, motivation, negotiation and sensitivity will be used in a variety of situations.
To have clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and in line with the Trusts waiting/response times and service priorities.
To provide highly specialist advice, teaching and education to patients, families/carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of OT interventions and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To provide support to the management of the therapy team as agreed with the Team/Clinical/Operational Lead and to be responsible for the supervisory management of relevant clinical staff including the implementation and monitoring of appraisals and identification of continuous professional development for themselves and the team.
To lead and co-ordinate professional and personal development of all staff within the defined team, motivating and developing staff as appropriate.
To delegate work effectively as appropriate in order to balance clinical and managerial workload across the Team.
To hold responsibility for defined projects.
To work flexibly within the multidisciplinary team, assuming a generic role when required, to provide a holistic approach in meeting the needs of patient and the service.
To work within an advisory capacity as appropriate within the post and skills/experience of the post holder in order to inform others regarding accessibility and environmental needs of a patients (i.e. Social, physical).
To identify service priorities and initiate developments in consultation with the Clinical Lead/Service Lead.
To assist the Clinical Lead/ Service Lead in the organisation and co- ordination of the Occupational Therapy Services provided to ensure that the diverse needs of the patient group are effectively met.
To lead on recruitment and selection activities within the service and ensure all new staff receive an appropriate induction package, probation periods are monitored preceptorship/apprenticeship are supported as appropriate.
To manage all HR processes around absence, including recording annual leave and sickness. To monitor sickness levels, and undertake sickness reviews as required.
To investigate disciplinary issues and present findings at hearing as appropriate.
To participate in the formulation of Occupational Therapy and MDT operational policies and be part of organisational changes. To ensure also that these policies function in an effective and professional manner within the Occupational Therapy service.
Authorised signatory for mileage payment and additional hours worked for the team and equipment authorisation.
To support the Clinical/Service Leads in the management of the budget when looking at existing service delivery.
Continuing Education, Professional and Personal Development
Undertake the Trusts corporate and local induction, and maintain your learning and compliance with training requirements for your role.
Participate in supervision via agreed review and appraisal mechanisms.
It is mandatory for all professionally qualified staff and clinical support staff to actively participate in clinical supervision as an integral part of their professional development.
To adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapist Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and HCPC standards of proficiency to make autonomous clinical decisions and participate in the development of OT quality standards, local clinical guidelines and adhere to trust policies and procedures.
To lead on new ideas and modern working practices for development within the Service, and to improve the quality standards of care through the use of evidence based practice and outcomes for all patients.
To lead when appropriate in training to external agencies in consultation with Clinical/Service Lead.
To take responsibility for the clinical and management supervision of other OT staff, as appropriately agreed with Clinical/Service Lead.
To contribute to the development of all students and offer and accept placements for Occupational Therapy students in order to provide experience in the clinical field, including recognised fieldwork education qualification i.e. APPLE.
To demonstrate willingness to develop computer literacy skills and utilise these within practice where appropriate.
To maintain own clinical and professional development by keep abreast of current national and local health and social care priorities. To keep up to date with treatment techniques and interventions through training and other activities in order to ensure maintenance of competencies, use of relevant evidence based practice into treatment and continual professional development. This will be done in consultation with the Clinical/Service Leads.
To participate fully in postgraduate studies relevant to the area of practice and complete a record of all learning experiences as part of CPD in line with HCPC registration requirements.
To utilise online appraisal as a tool for identifying strengths, areas of interest and needs in conjunction with Clinical/Service Leads.
To lead in-service training programme including critiquing and implementation of recent evidence, attend and present at peer group meeting, training sessions, external courses etc. and carry out reflective practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in the specialist area and the treatment interventions available.
- Demonstrate sound understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, its application and risk.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation/issues impacting upon health services for area of practice.
- Knowledge/understanding and skills in demonstrating the OT process.
- Understanding of Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
- Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional developments.
- Good leadership and team working skills.
- Demonstrates planning and organisational skills with use of effective time management.
- Ability to work autonomously, set own and team priorities, workload, and delegating where appropriate.
- Decision making and problem solving skills.
- Record keeping and report writing skills.
- Ability to initiate and lead new developments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- IT skills.
- Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information.
- Ability to take a lead and work in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of Therapy Services in Clinical Care Pathways.
- Demonstrate confidence in own abilities relevant to post and experience.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others performance.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote support to a patients and carers as well as all members of the Therapy Team.
Standard Requirement
Essential
- Commitment to Equality & valuing Diversity Principles. Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection. Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with, or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides).
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as a senior therapist in relevant area of practice.
- Experience of research/audit/quality improvement.
- Experience of managing junior staff, and/or students.
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of providing management supervision.
- Experience of teaching/passing on skills in formal and informal environments.
- Valuing one another.
- Recognising and valuing people's differences.
- Working together.
- Taking personal responsibility.
- Always learning and improving.
Experience
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council.
- Additional specialist post-graduate training relevant to clinical area.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the last twelve months.
- Leadership or management course/qualification or willingness to work towards.
Desirable
- Experience working in the community settings
Personal Attitude
Essential
- Professional approach.
- Ability to use own initiative to provide information and support to other staff.
- Demonstrates flexible approach.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the clinical area.
- Positive around leadership in service development, changes and quality initiatives.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
37 Hockley Farm Road
Leicester
LE3 1HN