Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our established Complex Rehabilitation Team at Castle Hill Hospital, as Clinical Lead OT. This is an opportunity for a candidate to consolidate and further improve leadership and clinical skills at a senior level.
The post holder will work alongside MDT colleagues to support the assessment of need across a range of clinical conditions which present within complex rehabilitation with varying degrees of complexity.
It is expected that the applicant for this post will have comprehensive experience working in the areas of clinical neurosciences, preferably with experience in neurosurgery/ neuro- rehabilitation, including acute NHS experience.
The applicant will be able to demonstrate a proven ability to proficiently assess cognition and performance using both standardised and non- standardised assessment, which is a pre- requisite for this post.
As the Clinical lead OT, as well as having direct input into the assessment and treatment of patients, demonstrating an advanced clinical skill set. In collaboration with the Clinical Lead Physiotherapists, you will oversee and co-ordinate the therapy team in the delivery of evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well being and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life.
Please note this position could be offered on Band 6/7 development post basis.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide joint leadership to the complex rehabilitation team therapy team, and clinically will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation, onward care and discharge planning to patients referred by the MDT.
The Post holder will work clinically as part of as an Integrated Therapy team, ward MDT and wider MDT to deliver highly skilled assessment, interventions, discharge planning, and signposting to various services across the region. Networking and building partnerships with other agencies involved in patient care to both identify and address immediate and ongoing needs.
The post holder will be responsible for the training ,development, and work performance of the therapy team, in collaboration of the Physiotherapy Clinical Leads .
The Clinical lead OT will contribute to the management and development of the Neurosurgery therapy team in conjunction with the Senior Therapy Manager, and complex rehabilitation Management teams. Attending senior meetings in relation to Clinical Governance and Operational meetings.
The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly as there is an expectation that staff in the team support with providing a seven day service.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy i.e. Degree
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development through career including in leadership
- Car driver or has the ability to transport self independently in the community
Desirable
- Completion of relevant leadership course/programme
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completion of accredited student education course run by a UK-based higher education institution
- Evidence of at least 12 months experience in a senior Band 6 Occupational Therapist acute healthcare role in the UK
- Broad range of clinical experience within acute care
- Working knowledge of local prescribing policy and practices for community equipment services
Desirable
- Experience of working with complex rehabilitation patients
- Experience of handling complaints, change management, business planning and performance management
- Previous NHS band 6 experience
- Evidence of achievement of wheelchair assessment and prescription competencies (UK based)
Skills, knowledge and ability
Essential
- A broad knowledge of current NHS challenges and initiatives
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders
- PLEASE NOTE SUPPORTING INFORMATION MUST NOT EXCEED 500 WORDS AND INLCUDE HOW YOU MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of the current issues in Complex rehabiltaiton
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy i.e. Degree
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development through career including in leadership
- Car driver or has the ability to transport self independently in the community
Desirable
- Completion of relevant leadership course/programme
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completion of accredited student education course run by a UK-based higher education institution
- Evidence of at least 12 months experience in a senior Band 6 Occupational Therapist acute healthcare role in the UK
- Broad range of clinical experience within acute care
- Working knowledge of local prescribing policy and practices for community equipment services
Desirable
- Experience of working with complex rehabilitation patients
- Experience of handling complaints, change management, business planning and performance management
- Previous NHS band 6 experience
- Evidence of achievement of wheelchair assessment and prescription competencies (UK based)
Skills, knowledge and ability
Essential
- A broad knowledge of current NHS challenges and initiatives
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders
- PLEASE NOTE SUPPORTING INFORMATION MUST NOT EXCEED 500 WORDS AND INLCUDE HOW YOU MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of the current issues in Complex rehabiltaiton
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
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).
