Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, who is pro-active, enthusiastic, flexible and above all an amazing communicator? Are you able to work in a fast-paced demanding environment contributing to the Rehabilitation of Older People within a Community Hospital Setting? Yes? Then call us to find out more about this role.
We are looking for an experienced clinician to join us to Clinically lead our fantastic Therapy Team at City Community Hospital and Bicester Community Hospital. You will need to be able to work at both sites.
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.
Main duties of the job
You will have an up to date, working knowledge of current processes and awareness of the challenges faced in this area. An understanding of safeguarding, MCA and continuing care criteria is essential in addition to a range of clinical knowledge to support you in this varied and rewarding role.
You will be also responsible for the operational management of your team and supporting their professional and clinical development.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership - You will need good leadership skills to manage the therapy teams at Bicester and City Community Hospitals.
Time Management - This post is split across two sites so will require excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
MDT Working - You will need excellent communication skills to work effectively with your team and the wider MDT. You will work alongside Ward managers, Matrons and the AHP Lead to ensure we are providing excellent Rehabilitation to our patients in Community Hospitals.
Management - You will provide Supervision to your Therapy Teams and will also provide Clinical Supervision to relevant professionals across Community Hospital sites. You will manage recruitment in your teams and ensure they are meeting all relevant standards of competency.
Clinical - You will provide clinical input to patients on the ward and will actively support the team with caseload management. You will regularly attend patient meetings including MDT, family meetings, complex case discussions and system delay meetings relevant to patient flow.
Provide Clinical and Professional Leadership to the Community Hospital Therapists working at City and Bicester Community Hospitals. You will have line management responsibility for Band 6 and Band 5 OT's and Physio's. You will also line manage a small team of Rehab Assistants.
You will work alongside the Ward Managers and Matrons to ensure the effective Rehabilitation process for inpatients within the Community Hospital Setting.
You will be an integral member of the large Multi Disciplinary Team working within the hospitals and will be actively involved with complex case management.
You will also work with our system wide partners ensuring effective patient flow through our service.
- All 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 are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- 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 JD for more details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership - You will need good leadership skills to manage the therapy teams at Bicester and City Community Hospitals.
Time Management - This post is split across two sites so will require excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
MDT Working - You will need excellent communication skills to work effectively with your team and the wider MDT. You will work alongside Ward managers, Matrons and the AHP Lead to ensure we are providing excellent Rehabilitation to our patients in Community Hospitals.
Management - You will provide Supervision to your Therapy Teams and will also provide Clinical Supervision to relevant professionals across Community Hospital sites. You will manage recruitment in your teams and ensure they are meeting all relevant standards of competency.
Clinical - You will provide clinical input to patients on the ward and will actively support the team with caseload management. You will regularly attend patient meetings including MDT, family meetings, complex case discussions and system delay meetings relevant to patient flow.
Provide Clinical and Professional Leadership to the Community Hospital Therapists working at City and Bicester Community Hospitals. You will have line management responsibility for Band 6 and Band 5 OT's and Physio's. You will also line manage a small team of Rehab Assistants.
You will work alongside the Ward Managers and Matrons to ensure the effective Rehabilitation process for inpatients within the Community Hospital Setting.
You will be an integral member of the large Multi Disciplinary Team working within the hospitals and will be actively involved with complex case management.
You will also work with our system wide partners ensuring effective patient flow through our service.
- All 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 are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- 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 JD for more details of the post.
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.
- Post graduate education specifically relating to client group including master's level modules.
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
- Advanced documentation and proficient time management skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of management & leadership
- Previous NHS or S&CS experience
- 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.
- Post graduate education specifically relating to client group including master's level modules.
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
- Advanced documentation and proficient time management skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of management & leadership
- Previous NHS or S&CS experience
- 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
City Community Hospital and Bicester Community Hospital
CCH, Fullbrook Centre, Churchill Hospital Site & BCH, Piggy lane, Bicester
Oxford & Bicester
OX3 7JU
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
