Job summary
Clinical Specialist Band 7Occupational TherapistMedicine Therapy Team - Preston Lodge.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the therapy team at the newly opened Preston Lodge (UHL) as part of the Phase 2 opening in November 2025.
Preston Lodge will be a 56-bedded reablement focused unit providing the 3R model (rehabilitation, reablement and recovery) for patients who are not yet ready to return home, and have been referred for a D2A pathway from UHL.The aim is to improve patient care and experience, and support faster discharges.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care within defined protocols, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from Preston Lodge.
To provide appropriate education to patients and carers in order to encourage patient participation in the management of their condition either on an individual or group basis
To liaise with, and involve patient's carers with patient's treatment as appropriate
To make onward referrals and liaise and engage with System Partners to support the appropriate discharge of patients from Preston Lodge.
Set outcome related goals with the patient which are consistent with the standards of the department, in order to meet the needs of the patient
To use specialist techniques for the handling of patients with physical deficits often within confined spaces.
Plan, deliver and progress treatment interventions using clinical reasoning and decision making skills in order to work towards and achieve identified patient goals.
To have responsibility for the management of the Preston Lodge OT clinical caseload and ensure patients receive high standards of intervention at all times in accordance with the College of OT Code of Professional Conduct.
Apply knowledge of OT process, in order to deliver appropriate treatment interventions and facilitate appropriate clinical decisions.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, you will provide day to day leadership to a team of Therapists (OT's, Physio's and TSW's) at Preston Lodge. You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills working within a multidisciplinary team carrying out assessments and interventions to to patients with complex cognitive and physical needs to facilitate safe and effective discharge. An extensive range of clinical skills and knowledge of a variety of conditions is essential for this role. Significant experience in rehabilitation and discharge of complex patients, including those with cognitive impairments is required. Previous D2A setting experience would be highly beneficial.
You will be part of the wider Medicine Therapy team that work across LRI and LGH. There may be times when you are asked to support therapy work on other UHL sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, you will provide day to day leadership to a team of Therapists (OT's, Physio's and TSW's) at Preston Lodge. You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills working within a multidisciplinary team carrying out assessments and interventions to to patients with complex cognitive and physical needs to facilitate safe and effective discharge. An extensive range of clinical skills and knowledge of a variety of conditions is essential for this role. Significant experience in rehabilitation and discharge of complex patients, including those with cognitive impairments is required. Previous D2A setting experience would be highly beneficial.
You will be part of the wider Medicine Therapy team that work across LRI and LGH. There may be times when you are asked to support therapy work on other UHL sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Previous employment as a Senior Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience within relevant area
- Experience of managing and leading a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in D2A setting
Communication/Teamwork
Essential
- Effective communication skills and ability to network
- Effective teamwork and MDT working
Desirable
- Experience in managing conflict
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrates Leadership skills
- Experience in audit, service development and/or research
Enthusiasm
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for this post and working with Patients in this client group
- Enthusiasm for Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Previous employment as a Senior Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience within relevant area
- Experience of managing and leading a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in D2A setting
Communication/Teamwork
Essential
- Effective communication skills and ability to network
- Effective teamwork and MDT working
Desirable
- Experience in managing conflict
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrates Leadership skills
- Experience in audit, service development and/or research
Enthusiasm
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for this post and working with Patients in this client group
- Enthusiasm for Trust
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).
