Job summary
Site Lead Therapist - Grantham Hospital Site
Band 8a - 6 month secondment
Secondment Post to be offered as part of the Group Model between ULHT and LCHS
This is a truly exciting time to join Grantham Hospital Therapy Services Team as we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious, and forward-thinking Therapist to Lead the Site Therapy Team. We are seeking a therapist with demonstrable leadership experience, a willingness to learn and passion for improving the lives of people who are supported at Grantham Hospital during admission and discharge processes. This is a new opportunity to lead a team comprising of therapists from both acute and community services. This will include providing therapy leadership to the newly established Rehabilitation ward at Grantham District Hospital.
The post will be hosted by United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust (ULHT). You will be leading the team of therapists that support the inpatient wards, out-patient services at Grantham District Hospital, and teams that out-reach into community settings supporting people in their own homes.
The post will be based at Grantham District Hospital. It is a full time post initially offered on a secondment basis and open to existing employees of ULHT and Lincolnshire Community Hospital Services. The post holder will be required to be available to provide 7-day working provision including being part of the therapy weekend cover rota.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the team in delivering expert quality personalised care aligning to the 'Home First' approach adopted across the Lincolnshire Integrated Health and Care system. Your Leadership role will work in collaboration with colleagues from the Lincolnshire Integrated system including those in acute, community, primary care, third sector and voluntary services in order to achieve excellent collaborated care for people utilising Grantham District Hospital inpatient, outpatient and outreach services.
You will be responsible for ensuring that all staff in your area are up-to-date with their personal development plans and reviews and ensure that staff are complying with policies and protocols, including health & safety and professional competency. You will lead and manage a vibrant and resilient team.
You will manage the service budget, recruitment & retention of staff, appraisal, CPD, disciplinary matters, absence monitoring, sickness, salary & wages, and complaints
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
So what is in it for you?
Flexible working; Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.
Types of flexibility could include:
- Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
- Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
- Compressed hours usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
- Staggered hours having different start and finish times.
- Set shift patterns to allow for predictability
NHS Pension:A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
Annual Leave:Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
Bank working:The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
In addition, there is more;
Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
Health & Wellbeingincluding counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
Learning & Developmentincluding Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research
Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
Rewards & Recognitionincluding staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
So what is in it for you?
Flexible working; Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.
Types of flexibility could include:
- Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
- Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
- Compressed hours usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
- Staggered hours having different start and finish times.
- Set shift patterns to allow for predictability
NHS Pension:A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
Annual Leave:Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
Bank working:The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
In addition, there is more;
Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
Health & Wellbeingincluding counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
Learning & Developmentincluding Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research
Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
Rewards & Recognitionincluding staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Membership of Professional Body
- Post Graduate level study in relevant subjects to Masters level or equivalent (or willing to commit to undertaking
- Practice/Clinical placement educator accreditation
- Leadership Development programme
- Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development throughout career as demonstrated by CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Management qualification at diploma level
- Membership of professional body specialist section
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of the acute healthcare setting
- Substantial experience of leading and managing a team
- Substantial experience of managing a complex clinical caseload
- Experience of contributing to policy, planning and service development
- Service monitoring and evaluation
- Experience of designing, undertaking and analysing clinical audit utilising approved research methodology
- Staff recruitment, development, appraisal and performance management
- Chairing meetings
- Quality and risk management
- Managing complaints
Desirable
- Experience of managing/leading team through change/service development
- Budget Management
- Presentation of own work at conference level
- Experience of organising/delivering learning opportunities at under graduate and post-graduate level
- Participation in post-graduate research
- Publication of project work / research in a recognised journal
- Involvement in professional body regional group activities, specialist sections
Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of current and developing practice in clinical speciality
- Contemporary knowledge of Therapy theory including frameworks, models of practice and tools, and skill to apply these in practice
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in profession and NHS, politically aware
- Very well-developed communication skills, including effective negotiating and influencing skills. Has the ability to apply these with service-users, carers, colleagues, subordinates, managers and representatives from other health and social care providers, both on a group and individual basis
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Very effective presentation skills both written and verbal
- Flexible , pragmatic leadership skills
- Team-building skills
- Knowledge of time-management skills with proven ability to meet conflicting demands, targets and deadlines
- Ability to produce accurate analyses of statistical data and reports
- Knowledge of Health and Safety agenda including manual handling and risk management and able to implement for service
- Proficient in the use of IT including MS Word, PowerPoint, email and internet
Desirable
- Project management skills
- Change agency skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Membership of Professional Body
- Post Graduate level study in relevant subjects to Masters level or equivalent (or willing to commit to undertaking
- Practice/Clinical placement educator accreditation
- Leadership Development programme
- Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development throughout career as demonstrated by CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Management qualification at diploma level
- Membership of professional body specialist section
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of the acute healthcare setting
- Substantial experience of leading and managing a team
- Substantial experience of managing a complex clinical caseload
- Experience of contributing to policy, planning and service development
- Service monitoring and evaluation
- Experience of designing, undertaking and analysing clinical audit utilising approved research methodology
- Staff recruitment, development, appraisal and performance management
- Chairing meetings
- Quality and risk management
- Managing complaints
Desirable
- Experience of managing/leading team through change/service development
- Budget Management
- Presentation of own work at conference level
- Experience of organising/delivering learning opportunities at under graduate and post-graduate level
- Participation in post-graduate research
- Publication of project work / research in a recognised journal
- Involvement in professional body regional group activities, specialist sections
Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of current and developing practice in clinical speciality
- Contemporary knowledge of Therapy theory including frameworks, models of practice and tools, and skill to apply these in practice
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in profession and NHS, politically aware
- Very well-developed communication skills, including effective negotiating and influencing skills. Has the ability to apply these with service-users, carers, colleagues, subordinates, managers and representatives from other health and social care providers, both on a group and individual basis
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Very effective presentation skills both written and verbal
- Flexible , pragmatic leadership skills
- Team-building skills
- Knowledge of time-management skills with proven ability to meet conflicting demands, targets and deadlines
- Ability to produce accurate analyses of statistical data and reports
- Knowledge of Health and Safety agenda including manual handling and risk management and able to implement for service
- Proficient in the use of IT including MS Word, PowerPoint, email and internet
Desirable
- Project management skills
- Change agency skills
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).
