Job summary
Band 7 AHP Clinical Lead (SQuIRes Project)-1 year fixed term post
This jobs advert is open to DBTH and RDASH staff only.
Funded by the ICB, this joint DBTH and RDASH post is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference to the stroke survivors in Doncaster receiving community rehabilitation.
This 1 year pilot project will involve working as part of the Doncaster community stroke team with a view to improving integration and seamless care across the stroke pathway. The delivery of quality and responsive rehabilitation with be a key success indicator
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership to band 4 Therapy assistants recruited as part of this project supporting an autonomous and flexible workforce. A passion for the development of others is a must.
There is flexibility to work across different clinical settings and implement and evaluate different approaches and interventions including group work, telerehabilitation etc.
We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and motivated professional with established MDT leadership credentials and a passion to create a positive change for Doncaster Stroke survivors.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have experience implementing quality improvement initiatives as well as collecting and presenting data. The outcomes from this project will help inform future workforce plans and contribute to a longer term business case for the Doncaster Stroke pathway.
We would consider part time, flexible working arrangements and job sharing for the right candidate/s.
Job Purpose
- To be an advanced practitioner within the fields of community Stroke rehabilitation.
- To support this 1 year pilot to look at new and innovative approaches to the delivery of community stroke rehabilitation.
- To be based in the community BUT work across the stroke pathway providing seamless, integrated and patient focused care and rehabilitation.
- To improve patient care in terms of treatment intensity and accessibility
- To provide clinical support and guidance to new Band 4 workforce
- Contribute to evaluation of the SQuIRes pilot project to inform future business cases for recurring funding as part of the vision for an integrated and seamless stroke pathway in Doncaster
- The prime function of the role is to provide clinical expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of therapeutic care for patients within the field of community stroke rehabilitation
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior Therapist with significant post registration working within stroke pathways
- Broad base of clinical experience within Acute and Rehabilitation settings
- Evidence of experience in managing and supervising a caseload for an Physiotherapy Team and / or other MDT members
- Demonstrates specialist expertise in stroke and neurology underpinned by theory
- Experience of change management experience and leading on service development
- Experience of research and/or audit
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to provide relevant advice to wider MDT on a variety of management and clinical issues effectively
- Evidence of mentoring, coaching and / or providing clinical supervision to MDT members
- Experience and evidence of collaborative working and /or leadership with other MDT members
- Experience of driving change within own specialty / within MDT and gaining 'buy in' from others
- Able to demonstrate and evidence a commitment to integrated working
- Have an awareness of the need for cohesive MDT working and leadership
- Committed to evidence based clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of clinical / operational leadership
- Presentation skills
- Experience across pathways including community based therapy
- Experience of using excel and other data management systems
- Knowledge of stroke guidelines in rehabilitation
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Professional Degree
- Current HCPC registration is essential
- Provide evidence of continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio
- Computer literacy
- Post basic qualification /evidence of CPD in specialty
Desirable
- Management /leadership qualifications or modules
- Relevant MSc Level qualifications
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior Therapist with significant post registration working within stroke pathways
- Broad base of clinical experience within Acute and Rehabilitation settings
- Evidence of experience in managing and supervising a caseload for an Physiotherapy Team and / or other MDT members
- Demonstrates specialist expertise in stroke and neurology underpinned by theory
- Experience of change management experience and leading on service development
- Experience of research and/or audit
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to provide relevant advice to wider MDT on a variety of management and clinical issues effectively
- Evidence of mentoring, coaching and / or providing clinical supervision to MDT members
- Experience and evidence of collaborative working and /or leadership with other MDT members
- Experience of driving change within own specialty / within MDT and gaining 'buy in' from others
- Able to demonstrate and evidence a commitment to integrated working
- Have an awareness of the need for cohesive MDT working and leadership
- Committed to evidence based clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of clinical / operational leadership
- Presentation skills
- Experience across pathways including community based therapy
- Experience of using excel and other data management systems
- Knowledge of stroke guidelines in rehabilitation
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Professional Degree
- Current HCPC registration is essential
- Provide evidence of continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio
- Computer literacy
- Post basic qualification /evidence of CPD in specialty
Desirable
- Management /leadership qualifications or modules
- Relevant MSc Level qualifications
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
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).
