Team Lead Occupational Therapist - Cardiology

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the CCCS (Critical Care, Cardiac and Surgery ) Team based at the BRI. You will be Cardiology Team lead Occupational Therapist within the BHI, and contribute to the other pathways within the CCCS Team. You will work across the teams to provide a seven day a week service to our patientsWe are looking for an innovative, inclusive leader who is passionate about delivering a service which is patient centred and ensures patients receive the right care at the right time in the right place.

The post holder will work closely with the Cardiac pathway lead and Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist and CCCS Band 7s to provide a high quality patient centred service to patients and jointly manage a large team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Technicians.

We are looking for an individual who has advanced skills, can treat and manage complex patients and who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence based treatments

The successful candidate will contribute to the weekend and bank holiday rota.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a clinical team leader role, in planning, coordinating, and delivering the Occupational Therapy service provided to patients across the Cardiology Service in the BHI.

To provide Occupational Therapy in-put to the cardiac surgery pathway, including intensive care.

With the support of the Pathway Leads and the Clinical Specialists, to evaluate patient services across the specialities and assist in the development, planning and progression of service provision.

To take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the cardiology pathways , who may have complex and / or chronic presentations, and to determine clinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To work and lead in the integrated therapy team - being a line manager to both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff.

To provide highly specialist advice and training to Occupational Therapists students and other healthcare professionals in their speciality.

The post holder will be required to work shifts including weekends and to participate in the bank holiday rota

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

12 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-DT-5151-CG

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registration

Knowledge and experience

Essential

A variety of rotational experience relevant to the clinical areas
Significant Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team & multidisciplinary team at a senior level
Experience in managing people including junior staff and students
Significant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching
Participation in service development
Knowledge & experience of audit and service evaluation
Experience of change management and implementing change
Leading appraisals of staff.

Aptitudes

Essential

An inspirational leader
Trustworthy
Proactive attitude

Skills and abilities

Essential

Effective communication skills both verbal & written
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions,
Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Occupational Therapy

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registration

Knowledge and experience

Essential

A variety of rotational experience relevant to the clinical areas
Significant Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team & multidisciplinary team at a senior level
Experience in managing people including junior staff and students
Significant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching
Participation in service development
Knowledge & experience of audit and service evaluation
Experience of change management and implementing change
Leading appraisals of staff.

Aptitudes

Essential

An inspirational leader
Trustworthy
Proactive attitude

Skills and abilities

Essential

Effective communication skills both verbal & written
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions,
Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Occupational Therapy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).