Job summary
We have a fantastic year-long opportunity for a senior therapist withsignificant clinical experience in Cardio-respiratory, Critical Care or Surgery, to undertake the clinical lead role supporting our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working in our CRIS Therapy Teams.
There is an operational component of the role in terms of facilitating flow and discharge within the Trust and ensuring that we deliver effective and efficient therapy services by competent and engaged clinicians. You will support with the transformation and modernisation of our services so that we meet the increasing demand through developing new ways of working, new models of care, or new roles.
You will be supported by Therapy Manager for Occupational and Physiotherapy and you will work closely with other Clinical Leads withing the therapies department.
Applicants should have an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Degree and current registration with the HCPC. They should have a Masters level qualification or able to demonstrate that they are working at this level.
Applicants will need to have clinical, leadership and managerial experience and expertise, as well as innovative approach to service development.
For further information or an informal visit, please contact Kelly Stevenson, Therapy Manager for Occupational and Physiotherapy via email: kelly.stevenson6@nhs.net or telephone on 07971 559 211
Main duties of the job
- To provide operational management and leadership and clinical support to staff
- To work as a highly skilled therapist within clinical area using highly developed clinical reasoning skills, theoretical knowledge and high practical experience to teach and support junior members of staff
- To work in collaboration with key partners, stakeholders and other service managers in the planning and delivery of therapy services
- In conjunction with Therapy Lead for OT & PT, to develop team objectives and strategies for the therapy services. To implement operational procedures and protocols to ensure that team objectives and monitored and achieved.
- To deputise for the Therapy Lead for OT & PT as required.
- To ensure that all therapy services are planned, developed and evaluated in line with and in response to the current and projected local, Trust and any national priorities.
- The Trust is moving towards 7 day working and this post will be expected to participate in providing a therapy service across 7 days, including extended hours and weekend working.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JDPS for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities
- To maintain and develop partnerships, working collaboratively within the MDT.
- To manage and resolve difficult situations, including aggressive or challenging behaviour from patients or carers.
- To be able to diffuse potentially hostile and antagonistic situations with staff, using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills to manage conflict.
- To promote good working relationships and a positive team climate.
- To act as a role model to actively promote the role of therapists within therapies and associated services to stakeholders by supporting, advising and inspiring colleagues toward achieving excellence in their roles
- To be responsible for the management of the CRIS therapy services. This will include supporting the Therapy Lead for OT & PT in managing change, monitoring staffing levels, and implementation of therapy and trust standards of practice.
- To coordinate the delivery of the clinical service across the CRIS services and flexibly manage responsibilities for own caseload, service delivery and other commitments e.g. training, supervision, managerial.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JDPS for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities
- To maintain and develop partnerships, working collaboratively within the MDT.
- To manage and resolve difficult situations, including aggressive or challenging behaviour from patients or carers.
- To be able to diffuse potentially hostile and antagonistic situations with staff, using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills to manage conflict.
- To promote good working relationships and a positive team climate.
- To act as a role model to actively promote the role of therapists within therapies and associated services to stakeholders by supporting, advising and inspiring colleagues toward achieving excellence in their roles
- To be responsible for the management of the CRIS therapy services. This will include supporting the Therapy Lead for OT & PT in managing change, monitoring staffing levels, and implementation of therapy and trust standards of practice.
- To coordinate the delivery of the clinical service across the CRIS services and flexibly manage responsibilities for own caseload, service delivery and other commitments e.g. training, supervision, managerial.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- Post Graduate Education in relevant field
Desirable
- Management/Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- 3 years + clinical experience at senior level in relevant areas
- Manage/lead/develop team
- Personnel management
Desirable
- Experience in change management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Guidelines relevant to specific areas
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- Post Graduate Education in relevant field
Desirable
- Management/Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- 3 years + clinical experience at senior level in relevant areas
- Manage/lead/develop team
- Personnel management
Desirable
- Experience in change management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Guidelines relevant to specific areas
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
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).
