Clinical Lead in Neurodisability for Children's Therapy

Sirona care & health CIC

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to support the clinical development of the children's therapy team across the BNSSG area. The role will improve the health and wellbeing of the children, young people, their families, and carers through developing the clinical pathways for children with complex conditions and neuro disability.

Within this role, you will be using your expert clinical experience to help scope areas of clinical excellence, develop competencies, and embed best practice. The post holder will form part of the Therapies and SEND leadership team and will work collaboratively with the Professional Lead of Children's OT & PT to deliver service improvement, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership as required.

Main duties of the job

You will be a key member of the children's therapies professional leadership team, taking responsibility for projects and quality improvement initiatives both within and beyond the therapy service

You will oversee the organisation, planning and reviewing of the neuro disability service taking a lead role in service design and quality improvement .

You will have responsibility for the management of a team of therapists including performance management, personal development plans, sickness, absence and disciplinary issues

You will demonstrate an advanced level of clinical decision-making and high-level clinical skills to assess and make clinical diagnoses; implement and evaluate specialist strategies and treatment programs to meet the needs of children with complex needs

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

083-6087918-DH

Job locations

Unit 9, Eastgate Centre

Eastgate Road

Bristol

BS5 6XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered with the appropriate professional body (OT or PT)
Registered with HCPC
Evidence of post graduate training in neuro disability at a masters level or equivalent

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Significant experience as a clinical specialist in paediatric neuro disability
Evidence of leading in professional development of a team or service
An understanding of clinical governance; including risk and safety of service
Experience of leading or working as part of a multi disciplinary team
Previous management or leadership experience

Desirable

Experience of managing change
A sound understanding of CQC requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered with the appropriate professional body (OT or PT)
Registered with HCPC
Evidence of post graduate training in neuro disability at a masters level or equivalent

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Significant experience as a clinical specialist in paediatric neuro disability
Evidence of leading in professional development of a team or service
An understanding of clinical governance; including risk and safety of service
Experience of leading or working as part of a multi disciplinary team
Previous management or leadership experience

Desirable

Experience of managing change
A sound understanding of CQC requirements

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.