Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward thinking and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our established Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy service. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a new role in supporting therapy discharges from Bradford Royal Infirmary and working with our community therapy teams to support people meet their therapy goals following an acute admission.
We are looking to appoint an individual who is innovative and dynamic with a keen interest in service development. The post holder will have a key role in advancing our services, continually promoting best practice and developing new pathways to ensure the seamless transfer of care between acute and community therapy. This maybe in the form of early supported discharge, one off therapy follow up or transfer to longer term rehabilitation.
The post holder should have experience in service development or change management.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and able to take the lead in service improvement initiatives. Although the main base for this post will be at the BRI, the post holder will work closely with all 3 community teams based at Horton Park, Westwood Park, and Shipley Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be instrumental in leading service development, teaching and clinical supervision of staff, waiting list management and prioritisation.
The teams are integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams who are supportive and motivated. The caseload is both varied and challenging in terms of complexity and variety. The community teams see adults of all ages living at home which includes residential/nursing care settings. The role will involve the clinical management of a wide range of patients including those with long term conditions and chronic pain, falls, frailty etc.
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist who has experience in managing a community caseload, with understanding of current best practice in the acute setting. They will have excellent communication skills and can work effectively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. They will be able to demonstrate a passion for Occupational Therapy, a flexible approach and a drive to develop themselves and the service they work in.
The successful candidate will be supported by therapy co-ordinators form community and acute settings alongside other Therapists and Therapy Assistant colleagues, including wider multi-disciplinary teams. They will have access to a comprehensive IST programme and dedicated time for personal development.
A British driving licence is essential, as is access to a car with business insurance (reasonable adjustment will be considered).
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for the post of Advanced Occupational Therapist
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for the post of Advanced Occupational Therapist
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant adult physical clinical setting such as, but not exclusive to community rehab, acute hospital or local authority
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
- Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
- Experience of leading and managing change
- Experience of leading innovative practice
- Experience of leading / participating in project management/service development
- Experience in service prioritisation, delegation and waiting list management.
Desirable
- Experience of leading in policy development
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information clearly to other professionals, patients, relatives and carers.
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, electronic patient records etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
- Highly developed analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Able to teach, train and supervise others in specialist area of practice
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
- Able to lead in the assessment and moving and handling of patients on a regular basis to a high standard of practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE, NHS Long Term Plan etc.
- Evidence of current CPD
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Desirable
- Management Development Training
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Degree BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent level of education*
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent in a health-related subject
Desirable
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Member of RCOT / special interest group relevant to speciality.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We are one team oWe trust each other and work together oWe talk clearly and honestly. oWe make every penny count. oWe get better all the time
- We care oWe are kind and compassionate. oWe take ownership and keep our word. oWe are passionate, proud and committed. oWe say thank you.
- We value people oWe respect each other and our patients oWe embrace difference oWe support each other oWe say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Other requirements
Essential
- Car owner/Driver (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
- Flexibility. Able to work flexibly as the service requires it including 7 day as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant adult physical clinical setting such as, but not exclusive to community rehab, acute hospital or local authority
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
- Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
- Experience of leading and managing change
- Experience of leading innovative practice
- Experience of leading / participating in project management/service development
- Experience in service prioritisation, delegation and waiting list management.
Desirable
- Experience of leading in policy development
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information clearly to other professionals, patients, relatives and carers.
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, electronic patient records etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
- Highly developed analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Able to teach, train and supervise others in specialist area of practice
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
- Able to lead in the assessment and moving and handling of patients on a regular basis to a high standard of practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE, NHS Long Term Plan etc.
- Evidence of current CPD
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Desirable
- Management Development Training
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Degree BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent level of education*
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent in a health-related subject
Desirable
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Member of RCOT / special interest group relevant to speciality.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We are one team oWe trust each other and work together oWe talk clearly and honestly. oWe make every penny count. oWe get better all the time
- We care oWe are kind and compassionate. oWe take ownership and keep our word. oWe are passionate, proud and committed. oWe say thank you.
- We value people oWe respect each other and our patients oWe embrace difference oWe support each other oWe say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Other requirements
Essential
- Car owner/Driver (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
- Flexibility. Able to work flexibly as the service requires it including 7 day as required.
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).
