Job summary
Are you a motivated Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist passionate about supporting elderly patients? We have an exciting leadership opportunity for a full-time, permanent Band 7 Team Lead in our Care of the Elderly ward within the Medicine team.
This role involves clinical leadership alongside another Band 7, supporting patients in Care of the Elderly, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Respiratory Medicine. We seek someone with a strong interest in frailty care, significant experience managing acute medical conditions, and expertise at Band 6 level in an NHS acute setting.
You will assess and treat patients on the Older People's Frailty ward, manage a complex caseload, and lead the therapy team. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to adapt under pressure.
You will also have opportunities for leadership development, attend conferences, collaborate with community partners, and receive ongoing training and mentorship. We welcome applications from those requiring visa sponsorship.
Provide clinical expertise in Frailty on the Care of Elderly Ward.
To hear more about working for the Therapies and Rehabilitation department at UCLH, please see our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/x2590DuUnLI
Main duties of the job
o Lead both clinical and operational aspects of the Medicine teams.o Deliver specialised assessments and treatments within medical specialties.o Oversee daily operations and contribute to the planning, evaluation, and development of the Medicine and Care of the Elderly teams.o Offer guidance and advice to healthcare professionals, social care staff, carers, and families.o Collaborate with Clinical Leads and the Head of Therapies to implement department and trust objectives.o Promote the roles of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Support Staff, and develop protocols and standards for patient care.o Manage the induction, training, supervision, and appraisal of junior staff, students, and support staff.o Build strong relationships with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including Ward Managers, Matrons, General Managers, and Medical Teams, representing therapies in specialty meetings and projects.o Participate in 7-day working to ensure continuous patient care.o Lead the assessment and treatment of patients with complex needs in Care of the Elderly and medical specialties.o Support and develop therapy professionals, fostering professional growth and high standards of practice.o Collaborate with the MDT to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.o Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.o Manage a diverse caseload, focusing on holistic, patient-centred care.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Phsyiotherapy
- State Registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable
- MSc or Diploma relating to aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 level including recent acute, physical Occupational Therapy or Phsyiotherapy
- Experience in care of the elderly and general medicine.
- Post-graduate experience in neurology, respiratory and infectious diseases.
- Previous NHS experience as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex problems.
- Evidence of working independently to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
Desirable
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development, Clinical Governance and Service Development
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
- Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.
Desirable
- Experience of close working relationships with higher education institutions
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to qualified and non-qualified staff members
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others and offer support in managing it.
Desirable
- Experience leading a small team.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to conduct yourself in a professional, confident and assertive manner
- Able to join 7 day services rota
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Phsyiotherapy
- State Registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable
- MSc or Diploma relating to aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 level including recent acute, physical Occupational Therapy or Phsyiotherapy
- Experience in care of the elderly and general medicine.
- Post-graduate experience in neurology, respiratory and infectious diseases.
- Previous NHS experience as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex problems.
- Evidence of working independently to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
Desirable
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development, Clinical Governance and Service Development
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
- Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.
Desirable
- Experience of close working relationships with higher education institutions
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to qualified and non-qualified staff members
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others and offer support in managing it.
Desirable
- Experience leading a small team.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to conduct yourself in a professional, confident and assertive manner
- Able to join 7 day services rota
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
