Job summary
Please note this is a part-time Band 7 role, 0.69 WTE, 26 hours.
We are looking for an experienced occupational Therapist or physiotherapist in Stroke & Neurology and community rehabilitation to lead the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) therapy team at Good Hope Hospital. The ESD team consists of Occupational therapists, a physiotherapist and Therapy assistants. ESD also has access to Speech & Language therapy. The geographical area covered by the ESD team is North Birmingham and South Staffordshire.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Occupational therapist or physiotherapist in stroke and neurology. We are looking for a dynamic team leader who will lead the ESD team and support service development within stroke and neurology services.
You will join an experienced therapy team committed to delivering high quality therapy for stroke & neurology patients. The stroke & neurology therapy team includes an acute, ESD and neuro out-patient physiotherapy service.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be Band 6 physiotherapist or occupational therapist. It is essential they have expert clinical skills in stroke & neurology and experience working in the community setting. The post holder must have good communication and interpersonal skills and possess leadership qualities. They must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, have excellent organisational and time management skills, teaching skills and an enthusiasm for service development.
The Band 7 ESD Team Leader will undertake a lead role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the caseload on a day-to-day basis. They will work closely with the Neuro Out-patient physiotherapy service, the Acute Stroke & Neurology team and community teams.
Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 7-day working service.
A drivers' licence and car is essential for the role.
If you would like to discuss this post further please contact:
Caroline Graham, Clinical Team Leader Stroke & Neurology
Telephone: 0121 424- 9091, Caroline.Graham@uhb.nhs.uk
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Current registration Health and Care Professions Council, OT or PT register.
- *Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent and significant NHS post graduate experience
- *Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of relevant specialist knowledge and skills
- *Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
Desirable
- *Evidence of leadership training.
- *Membership of a professional special interest group or national/regional network (RCOT specialist section neurological practice or ACPIN
- *Recent post graduate training relevant to stroke & neurology
Experience
Essential
- *Understanding of organisational structure of the NHS and Social Care.
- *An demonstrated ability to provide OT or PT professional/clinical leadership
- *Significant experience of working in an acute hospital or community setting with neurological and stroke experience.
- *Experience of working within Stroke or Community team and participating in service development.
- *Experience of supporting and supervision of junior therapists, student therapists and therapy support workers
- *A specialist knowledge across a range of occupational therapy or physiotherapy practices, routine and non-routine, requiring relevant specialist knowledge in the field of stroke and neurology.
- *Understanding of current legislation and application to Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and community setting.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Must be able to drive and have own car.
- *Demonstrate enthusiasm and an interest in developing expertise within Stroke & Neurology
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude.
- *An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis.
- *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments.
- *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations.
- *Able to contribute to weekend rota (1 in 5 weekends).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Current registration Health and Care Professions Council, OT or PT register.
- *Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent and significant NHS post graduate experience
- *Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of relevant specialist knowledge and skills
- *Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
Desirable
- *Evidence of leadership training.
- *Membership of a professional special interest group or national/regional network (RCOT specialist section neurological practice or ACPIN
- *Recent post graduate training relevant to stroke & neurology
Experience
Essential
- *Understanding of organisational structure of the NHS and Social Care.
- *An demonstrated ability to provide OT or PT professional/clinical leadership
- *Significant experience of working in an acute hospital or community setting with neurological and stroke experience.
- *Experience of working within Stroke or Community team and participating in service development.
- *Experience of supporting and supervision of junior therapists, student therapists and therapy support workers
- *A specialist knowledge across a range of occupational therapy or physiotherapy practices, routine and non-routine, requiring relevant specialist knowledge in the field of stroke and neurology.
- *Understanding of current legislation and application to Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and community setting.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Must be able to drive and have own car.
- *Demonstrate enthusiasm and an interest in developing expertise within Stroke & Neurology
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude.
- *An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis.
- *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments.
- *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations.
- *Able to contribute to weekend rota (1 in 5 weekends).
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).
