Job summary
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to join our hospital as part of a job share for 2 days a week (15 hours - days to be negotiated). Working within the mental health field, you will be our joint Clinical Lead for Occupational Therapy acute services based at Langley Green Hospital, Crawley. This will include providing professional supervision and leadership to our OTs in Home First and our therapy team in the adult in-patient mental health unit.
Langley Green consists of four wards and we care for 70 patients within these. We also have an Acute Day Service, CRHT and Haven Service. We are passionate about delivering patient-centred care and involve patient feedback in every decision and improvement we make. We work hard to support staff wellbeing and aim to deliver compassionate and authentic leadership. You would work alongside a team of Band 7 Ward Managers and Team Leaders.
As well as holding a small caseload you will provide leadership for our dynamic and dedicated acute Occupational Therapy workforce which includes occupational therapists, support workers, activity co-ordinators, employment specialists and volunteers, focusing on high quality and effective assessment and intervention programmes.
You will be well supported with access to regular supervision, OT staff peer networks and a wide range of CPD and AHP training opportunities .
Main duties of the job
You will be joining our clinical leadership team to ensure that our service improvements include an occupational perspective. This will entail the implementation of evidence-based OT assessment tools and interventions, including our group programme and furthering initiatives around patient flow, peer support, vocation and carers' involvement.
As the clinical specialist OT, you will provide clinical input and expertise around complex cases working alongside the multi-disciplinary team as well as clinical and managerial supervision for your team. You will support the other Band 7 with arranging duties and supporting with other line management tasks. The role will involve working closely with colleagues in community services and third sector providers, building effective partnerships.
About us
We have strong Trust values which imbue everything we do. We value our staff and provide all the support and opportunities you need to develop your potential and achieve your professional goals. We provide you with regular supervision, reflective practice opportunities, CPD forums and access to a wide range of training opportunities including:
- A programme of AHP specific training
- Quarterly Occupational Therapy CPD Hubs
- Communities of Practice (AMPS and Sensory Strategies)
- The opportunity to participate in a range Quality Improvement work and service innovations
- Varied leadership development opportunities
- Look at our AHP strategy and view our film at https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/AHP
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist occupational therapy interventions for referred clients. To promote and develop the role of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area. To act as lead specialist in the team.
To manage a caseload of complex clients, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.
To ensure Occupational Therapy contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To support with Line Management tasks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist occupational therapy interventions for referred clients. To promote and develop the role of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area. To act as lead specialist in the team.
To manage a caseload of complex clients, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.
To ensure Occupational Therapy contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To support with Line Management tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
- Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
- Experience of managing staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
- Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
- Experience of managing staff
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).
