Job summary
THERAPY DEPARTMENT
- Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Band 7
- Glenfield Hospital
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative occupational therapist with proven experience of working in the field of respiratory medicine at a senior level.
Applicants must demonstrate specialist knowledge including assessment of acutely unwell respiratory patients and management of patients with respiratory muscle weakness secondary to neuromuscular disease . There will be opportunity to gain experience in the management of complex ventilation patients, patients at risk of abrupt deterioration and those with interventions that require enhanced monitoring. Varied experience in the assessment of physical, cognitive and daily living skills is required. Also experience in admission avoidance and discharge planning are essential. Some evidence of managerial skills is desirable, as well as a commitment to developing clinical leadership skills and experience.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting clinical excellence and evidence-based practice through their clinical work and as part of the departmental in-service training programme. Excellent leadership, communication, team working and organisational skills are essential. Evidence of service evaluation, audit and research is required.
We are seeking applicants who are team players, enjoy challenges and are dynamic in their approach to Therapy Intervention.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills, working within a large multidisciplinary team to support functional assessments and interventions to facilitate safe and effective discharge planning. Experience with and commitment to the effective care of our patient cohort and those with complex needs is essential.You will support the team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and support workers across the Glenfield teams. You will be directly involved in audit and development of the service to continuously improve patient care.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical and professional leadership to Therapy colleagues in the speciality area.
- Lead, evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.
- Responsible for clinical standards, evidence-based practice and quality metrics within the speciality.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide specialist therapy assessments, diagnose and develop individualised treatment programmes based on the patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
- To be responsible for a clinical caseload; which will include complex cases.
- Undertake an active role in developing and promoting Therapy within the specialty.
- Be responsible for the day to day management of the delivery of the Therapy specialist team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment.
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Therapy within the Specialist Team holding responsibility for defined projects
- Work alongside the Therapy Speciality Lead / Therapy Clinical Team Leader to develop links between the specialist Therapy team and relevant Divisions within UHL.
- Ensure the training and development of staff within the Therapy Speciality Team
- Liaise with colleagues and work across site/cross specialty if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- Deputise for the Therapy Speciality Lead as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical and professional leadership to Therapy colleagues in the speciality area.
- Lead, evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.
- Responsible for clinical standards, evidence-based practice and quality metrics within the speciality.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide specialist therapy assessments, diagnose and develop individualised treatment programmes based on the patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
- To be responsible for a clinical caseload; which will include complex cases.
- Undertake an active role in developing and promoting Therapy within the specialty.
- Be responsible for the day to day management of the delivery of the Therapy specialist team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment.
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Therapy within the Specialist Team holding responsibility for defined projects
- Work alongside the Therapy Speciality Lead / Therapy Clinical Team Leader to develop links between the specialist Therapy team and relevant Divisions within UHL.
- Ensure the training and development of staff within the Therapy Speciality Team
- Liaise with colleagues and work across site/cross specialty if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- Deputise for the Therapy Speciality Lead as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Previous employment as a Senior Therapist
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations.
Desirable
- Evidence of standard setting and service development
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
- Demonstrates Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience within a relevant area
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Evidence of teaching within Therapies and wider MDT
- Knowledge of discharge processes and services available within LLR
Desirable
- Experience in audit, service development and/or research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Previous employment as a Senior Therapist
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations.
Desirable
- Evidence of standard setting and service development
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
- Demonstrates Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience within a relevant area
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Evidence of teaching within Therapies and wider MDT
- Knowledge of discharge processes and services available within LLR
Desirable
- Experience in audit, service development and/or research
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).
