Job summary
Interview date will be 18 October 2023
The Acorn Unit is
a 30 bedded Intermediate Care Unit, currently based in Community at Highstone
Mews Care Home. A review of Barnsley Intermediate Care services is ongoing and we are now at a stage to recruit a band 7 Therapy Lead to work alongside the
unit's Lead Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide effective leadership,
expertise, advice & support to the unit to ensure the provision of the
highest quality care to patients and their families.
Together with the Lead Nurse the post holder will ensure
the safe, effective and efficient management of the unit within allocated
resources and in accordance with Trust wide Policies and Procedures.
The post holder will act as ward/department manager with
responsibility for determining how objectives set for the service delivery of
the unit will best be achieved.
The post holder will work in close liaison with the
Operational Manager, Lead Nurse, Matron, BHNFT Therapy Services Managers,
Community Therapy and Intermediate Care colleagues to provide the highest
standards of rehabilitation and Intermediate Care.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates
of Sponsorship
We welcome
applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled
worker or health & care visa route.
**Please note funding for travel and associated
relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**
Please see further details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3004
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated
documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3004
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated
documentation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses/therapists.
- Previous experience of change management & problem solving.
- Experience of handling clinical incidents & complaints.
- Demonstrable experience of leading a team.
- Post registration experience to include management/leadership experience.
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working.
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words, please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- BSc (HONS) degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy.
- Relevant post-basic study.
- Formal leadership and management training.
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
- Basic life support training.
Desirable
- Assessor Course.
- Advanced Life Support training.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the department.
- Understanding of audit & research methodologies.
- Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues.
- Handling clinical incidents & complaints.
- Awareness of equality & diversity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of web site access.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses/therapists.
- Previous experience of change management & problem solving.
- Experience of handling clinical incidents & complaints.
- Demonstrable experience of leading a team.
- Post registration experience to include management/leadership experience.
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working.
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words, please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- BSc (HONS) degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy.
- Relevant post-basic study.
- Formal leadership and management training.
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
- Basic life support training.
Desirable
- Assessor Course.
- Advanced Life Support training.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the department.
- Understanding of audit & research methodologies.
- Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues.
- Handling clinical incidents & complaints.
- Awareness of equality & diversity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of web site access.
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).
