Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust to appoint an innovative and dynamic Occupational Therapy (OT) Team Manager and Professional Lead for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) for Children and Young People's (CYP) Services.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual who will provide professional leadership for all of the AHP staff within CYP Services, providing advanced clinical expertise to enable strategic development of the professions in accordance with national and local guidance. The post-holder will additionally manage the OT staff team across the 3 CAMHS inpatient units (Bluebird House - medium secure, Austen House -- low secure/PICU, and Serenity Path Hospital -- acute and eating disorders) as well as Blake Eating Disorder Day Service.
The post-holder will have designated office space at Tatchbury Mount, however, will work peripatetically between the 3 hospital sites to ensure a parity of support for each service.
Main duties of the job
In both components of the role, the successful candidate will work in close partnership with the Advanced OT Practitioner. They will be an ambassador for AHPs, confident at communicating the added value of AHPs within the workforce, and have excellent written and verbal presentation and interpersonal skills in order to represent the CYP Service AHPs in all relevant forums.
The OT Team Manager component of the role will require the post-holder to provide operational leadership to the OT services including recruitment and line management. They will ensure that all OT staff receive regular supervision, appraisal and continuous professional development. They will be accountable for the professional and clinical performance of all AHP staff and will undertake a representative and advisory role within CYP Services for matters relating to AHPs. They will lead on quality assurance and research within each profession.
The post-holder will also lead on young people and families/carers' experience and involvement for CYP Services.
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.
The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.
Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Allied Health Professional
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of bodies concerned with raising the standards of clinical practice
- Participates in and undertakes research
- Postgraduate experience working within Children and Young Person Services
- Masters level or equivalent or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with a caseload of complex young people/service users
- IT Skills -- use of word, excel, database, power point, email and internet use
- CPD -- evidence of maintaining clinical skills and knowledge through clinical practice and formal education
- Demonstrates understanding of complex relationship between physical, cognitive, psychological and social dimensions of illness
- Knowledge of current legislation
- Ability to conduct appropriate Risk Assessment
- Experience with leading clinical audit
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Experience in giving presentations and conducting specialist training sessions
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Teaching experience with AHPs and members of other professions
Desirable
- Participates in and undertakes research
- Demonstrates logical and mathematical skills in problem solving
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Skills and Values:
- Demonstrate high standard of verbal and written communication
- Ability to write formal reports
- Ability to work across disciplines and as part of an MDT
- Possess negotiating and persuasive skills
- Shows empathy when dealing with young people and staff and communicating sensitive and complex issues
- Able to communicate information to people who may have barriers to understanding
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing environment
- Awareness of resource constraints and manages services accordingly
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare clinical and non-clinical related subject matter
- Able to think quickly and decisively using diplomatic skills where necessary
- Applies knowledge and skills to demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making
- Able to interpret and implement local and national policies for service
- Understanding of organisational structures
- Able to plan for change and implement policy and procedures as well as adjust as necessary
- Able to work autonomously and set priorities
- Ability to organise workload of self and more junior staff
- Leadership skills -- able to deal with day-to-day operational management service; able to plan and allocate staff to duties that contribute towards effective management of service
- Ability to manoeuvre equipment
- Ability to concentrate for young people assessment and treatment despite interruptions
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Have a flexible approach to working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Allied Health Professional
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of bodies concerned with raising the standards of clinical practice
- Participates in and undertakes research
- Postgraduate experience working within Children and Young Person Services
- Masters level or equivalent or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with a caseload of complex young people/service users
- IT Skills -- use of word, excel, database, power point, email and internet use
- CPD -- evidence of maintaining clinical skills and knowledge through clinical practice and formal education
- Demonstrates understanding of complex relationship between physical, cognitive, psychological and social dimensions of illness
- Knowledge of current legislation
- Ability to conduct appropriate Risk Assessment
- Experience with leading clinical audit
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Experience in giving presentations and conducting specialist training sessions
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Teaching experience with AHPs and members of other professions
Desirable
- Participates in and undertakes research
- Demonstrates logical and mathematical skills in problem solving
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Skills and Values:
- Demonstrate high standard of verbal and written communication
- Ability to write formal reports
- Ability to work across disciplines and as part of an MDT
- Possess negotiating and persuasive skills
- Shows empathy when dealing with young people and staff and communicating sensitive and complex issues
- Able to communicate information to people who may have barriers to understanding
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing environment
- Awareness of resource constraints and manages services accordingly
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare clinical and non-clinical related subject matter
- Able to think quickly and decisively using diplomatic skills where necessary
- Applies knowledge and skills to demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making
- Able to interpret and implement local and national policies for service
- Understanding of organisational structures
- Able to plan for change and implement policy and procedures as well as adjust as necessary
- Able to work autonomously and set priorities
- Ability to organise workload of self and more junior staff
- Leadership skills -- able to deal with day-to-day operational management service; able to plan and allocate staff to duties that contribute towards effective management of service
- Ability to manoeuvre equipment
- Ability to concentrate for young people assessment and treatment despite interruptions
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Have a flexible approach to working
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).
