Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Children's Therapy Lead to join our Children's Community Therapy team. The postholder will be responsible for leading a team of Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Speech & Language Therapist delivering a service to Children and Young People with Neurological and Neurodevelopmental difficulties.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
To act as the therapy team lead, coordinating management of referrals, waiting lists
To manage complaints/PALs/concerns relating to the Children's Therapy Service
To manage Children's Therapy Budget in line with Trust Financial Governance processes.
To act as immediate line manager for the B7 therapists.
To work alongside other Team Leads within the service in delivering a holistic Community Paediatric Service.
To carry a caseload within the post holders' own discipline and area of clinical specialism. 30% of this post will be allocated to a clinical role which will be based at the Child Development Centre.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
To lead the service in the provision of specialist therapy assessment and intervention for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across clinical and locality areas
To carry a clinical caseload and undertake clinical input in accordance with own professional background and specialist experience.
To implement criteria, policies and procedures in accordance with professional guidelines and maintain standards of practice in accordance with available resources
To coordinate management of referrals to the team and ensure the provision of a timely service, managing waiting lists in line with Trust policy
To provide the service line management team and wider departments in the Trust with a range of data and to work with them to develop therapy services, ensuring appropriate data collection across the therapy team.
To collaborate with the Service Line Team Leads/Service Line management team in delivering and developing services for children and young people (CYP).
To collaborate with system wide services for children with SEND to provide efficient and effective service provision
To act as the therapy budget holder ensuring cost effective expenditure in line with available budget and Trust Financial Governance policies.
Develop ways of enhancing service user involvement with regard to therapy interventions and future service delivery
To manage therapy recruitment in line with Trust policies and procedures
For further details please see attached JD and PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
To lead the service in the provision of specialist therapy assessment and intervention for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across clinical and locality areas
To carry a clinical caseload and undertake clinical input in accordance with own professional background and specialist experience.
To implement criteria, policies and procedures in accordance with professional guidelines and maintain standards of practice in accordance with available resources
To coordinate management of referrals to the team and ensure the provision of a timely service, managing waiting lists in line with Trust policy
To provide the service line management team and wider departments in the Trust with a range of data and to work with them to develop therapy services, ensuring appropriate data collection across the therapy team.
To collaborate with the Service Line Team Leads/Service Line management team in delivering and developing services for children and young people (CYP).
To collaborate with system wide services for children with SEND to provide efficient and effective service provision
To act as the therapy budget holder ensuring cost effective expenditure in line with available budget and Trust Financial Governance policies.
Develop ways of enhancing service user involvement with regard to therapy interventions and future service delivery
To manage therapy recruitment in line with Trust policies and procedures
For further details please see attached JD and PS
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience of leading a therapy team
- Extensive demonstrable experience as a paediatric therapist
- Demonstrable experience of waiting list management
- Proven knowledge of services for children with SEND needs
- Proven knowledge of paediatric conditions requiring therapy input
- Proven knowledge of clinical governance and risk
- Proven evidence of implementing previous service improvement
- Proven evidence of establishing multiagency working relationships
Desirable
- Further qualification in a research or clinical area
- Demonstrable experience of change management processes
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professional qualification and HPCP registration in either Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech and Language Therapy
- Proven evidence of further post graduate training in a specialist area
Desirable
- Masters qualification
- Leadership qualification
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to undertake audit and use research to influence departmental practice
- Able to present verbal and written information in a concise format and produce service reports as required
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all levels
- Able to negotiate and to influence others
- Demonstrable experience in managing Finance/Budgets
- Demonstrable experience in Business Planning
- Personal credibility with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others
- Excellent organisational skills
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Able to work with staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of services for patients
- Ability to innovate and inspire others
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Ability to travel to a variety of locations essential
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience of leading a therapy team
- Extensive demonstrable experience as a paediatric therapist
- Demonstrable experience of waiting list management
- Proven knowledge of services for children with SEND needs
- Proven knowledge of paediatric conditions requiring therapy input
- Proven knowledge of clinical governance and risk
- Proven evidence of implementing previous service improvement
- Proven evidence of establishing multiagency working relationships
Desirable
- Further qualification in a research or clinical area
- Demonstrable experience of change management processes
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professional qualification and HPCP registration in either Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech and Language Therapy
- Proven evidence of further post graduate training in a specialist area
Desirable
- Masters qualification
- Leadership qualification
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to undertake audit and use research to influence departmental practice
- Able to present verbal and written information in a concise format and produce service reports as required
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all levels
- Able to negotiate and to influence others
- Demonstrable experience in managing Finance/Budgets
- Demonstrable experience in Business Planning
- Personal credibility with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others
- Excellent organisational skills
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Able to work with staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of services for patients
- Ability to innovate and inspire others
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Ability to travel to a variety of locations essential
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).
