Job summary
The post holder will work as a leader within the Community Neuro team in North lincs. They will lead a small team of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff in provision of rehabilitation, for neurological patients known to the rehabilitation medicine team and for stroke patients on the pathway.
This post is an exciting opportunity to provide a high standard of rehabilitation, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a specialist team. In this role there is an opportunity to support individuals to reach their maximum potential and to support them to maintain quality of life in the community as part of a wider MDT.
The post holder will have responsibility for reporting to Senior Managers and commissioners on aspects of service delivery, including capacity and demand. They will also be responsible for liaising with other colleagues at a Band 7 level to triangulate information and provide appropriate input into national audits including the ssnap.
This post could be suitable for an experienced occupational therapist or experienced physiotherapist. They will have experience of neurological rehabilitation and be able to mange an integrated team of occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
There will be an expectation to participate in the respiratory on call rota if the successful candidate is a physiotherapist by discipline.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the Team lead for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and therapy support staff working in Community neuro team NL.
The post would also include the advanced management of patients with diverse presentations and a wide variety of complex conditions. Using highly specialist clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice and develop and deliver treatment programmes.
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own caseload and coordinating the supervision, education and assessment of students, assistants and junior therapists in their area. They will provide specialist advice to other health care professionals in this specific clinical area.
To participate in the planning, development, maintenance and evaluation of the community therapy service contributing to the strategic planning and informing the Manager of any developments, needs etc.
Practice autonomously demonstrating expert problem solving and clinical decision-making skills while demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility
Be a role model for the wider team by promoting a positive research culture
Identify, promote and embed evidence and identify impact measures using findings to enhance future activity
Identify and support the achievement of learning needs of individuals/team in response to service need and personal development planning.
About us
NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Masters level study relating to the relevant clinical area or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience e.g extensive CPD in relevant specialist area
- Relevant professional Qualification
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Full masters in relevant area
- Leadership and management training/ qualification
- Member of specialist interest group or clinical network
Occupational Experience and Abilities
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience as a Band 6 in relevant clinical field/settings
- Highly developed specialist assessment and management skill
- Experience of line managing staff, supporting staff development, deputising for line manager
- Experience of delivering education to a range of audiences
- Evidence of ability to identify need for change associated with best practice
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills around splinting and orthoses.
- In depth knowledge of Specialist Equipment and housing adaptations.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Masters level study relating to the relevant clinical area or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience e.g extensive CPD in relevant specialist area
- Relevant professional Qualification
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Full masters in relevant area
- Leadership and management training/ qualification
- Member of specialist interest group or clinical network
Occupational Experience and Abilities
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience as a Band 6 in relevant clinical field/settings
- Highly developed specialist assessment and management skill
- Experience of line managing staff, supporting staff development, deputising for line manager
- Experience of delivering education to a range of audiences
- Evidence of ability to identify need for change associated with best practice
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills around splinting and orthoses.
- In depth knowledge of Specialist Equipment and housing adaptations.
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).
