Band 8a - Therapy Team Lead, Acute Therapy
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust for an Occupational Therapist with leadership experience to join our supportive, and dynamic therapy team. The post is predominantly based at Watford General Hospital, but there will be some requirement to visit the Hemel Hempstead Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Jackett's Field (Abbots Langley) sites.
The Therapy Team Lead role is responsible for the operational delivery and performance of clinical teams. It is an exciting role, providing opportunity to lead on team developments, at a time when the profile of therapies and AHPs is increasing locally and nationally. The post will suit an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to develop their management skills, or an existing 8a lead that can bring ideas, direction, and leadership skills with them to #TeamWestHerts.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a tier of inpatient team leads managing integrated teams of OT's and Physio's with responsibility of supervising the Band 7 Physio's and OT's.
The roles will have a variety of HR duties such as recruitment, supporting performance, sickness review meetings and appraisal. The post holder will also have budgetary responsibilities and service development opportunities. Excellent organisation and communication skills are a prerequisite of this post. The post holders will be supported by the Acute Therapy Services Manager and a team of Therapy Team Leads who manage other in and out-patient therapy services.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
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Details
Date posted
06 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£52,963 to £59,360 a year inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
360-C-5129
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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