Job summary
We are looking for an experienced clinician to join us to Clinically lead our fantastic Therapy Team within Witney Community Hospital.
Are you an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, who is pro-active, enthusiastic, flexible and above all an amazing communicator?
Can you work in a fast-paced demanding environment contributing to the Rehabilitation of Older People within a Community Hospital Setting?
If the answer is yes, then call us to find out more about this role.
Main duties of the job
You will be also responsible for the operational management of your team and supporting their professional and clinical development.
Building effective relationships is essential as you will act as a central point of contact for expert knowledge and information for our MDT, patients, their families, and carers. Working closely with the MDT, acute, community and social care partners to ensure that barriers are removed, and problems solved, which allow us to provide an excellent Rehabilitation service and safe and timely discharge of patients.
Whichever profession you are from, you will work within your professional function, receiving appropriate supervision and using your unique skills to support both our patients and MDTs progressing our patients' rehabilitation journey through to discharge.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Becks Holder on Rebecca.holder@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or mobile 07823 327206
About us
The successful candidate will be joining a committed, enthusiastic team of highly skilled diabetes specialist nurses supported by a dedicated team of administrators, in order to achieve delivery of the service. Nurses receive strong, regular clinical supervision and support from the local diabetes consultants within Oxford University Hospitals (OUH NHS FT). We are open to consideration for flexible work patterns, including a balance of home/office working.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
- Professional Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Desirable
- Post graduate education specifically relating to client group including master's level modules.
- Formal mentorship training management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Comprehension and ability to work within organisational and to meet the diverse needs of patients.
- Evidence of advanced problem solving skills
- Experience of supervising other staff alongside your own case load
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of management & leadership
- Previous NHS or S&CS experience
- Previous experience as a Band 6 or equivalent
- Experience of working within an interdisciplinary team
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Previous team management experience
- Previous teaching experience Experience of Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
- Professional Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Desirable
- Post graduate education specifically relating to client group including master's level modules.
- Formal mentorship training management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Comprehension and ability to work within organisational and to meet the diverse needs of patients.
- Evidence of advanced problem solving skills
- Experience of supervising other staff alongside your own case load
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of management & leadership
- Previous NHS or S&CS experience
- Previous experience as a Band 6 or equivalent
- Experience of working within an interdisciplinary team
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Previous team management experience
- Previous teaching experience Experience of Audit
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
