Job summary
This post is only open to
current employees of the Trust.
Are you:
looking
for a team which has close working across health and social care sectors?
An
experienced band 7?
Do you want:
an
exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced team with a diverse patient caseload?
To
lead a team who deliver person centred treatment programmes?
To
maintain your clinical focus whilst taking on a senior role?
regular
training opportunities?
a
band 7 post with a focus on personal growth and career development?
If you answered
yes, then come join us. We are seeking a physio or OT to work in the Wychavon
area, delivering operational leadership to the team. The Reablement team assists
patients requiring additional support and rehabilitation on discharge from
hospital, and those in the community who need increased care or therapy input.
Assessments are holistic, person centred, and focused on maximising
independence. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
This is a full-time
post.
Main duties of the job
As a reablement
team member, you will:
work closely
with health and social care teams to deliver a blended approach to patient care,
with the unique opportunity to experience both sectors whilst with us.
Evaluate
holistic, goal focused, patient centred assessments and treatment programmes
across all core specialities. This post blends clinical and operational
responsibilities, giving the best of both worlds!
Provide operational
leadership and management to a team of OTs, Physios, Nurses and therapy
assistants, supporting with complex case work and clinical development.
Lead on service
development projects, with a focus on quality and patient flow.
Regular
clinical supervision and professional support are provided. We positively
encourage any special interests which complement the patient demographic that
we see.
The post is based on
a 5 shift weekly pattern. Contact is strongly suggested to find out more about
the role.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
-
Flexible and agile working opportunities
-
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Lead, co-ordinate and develop the provision of an effective
and efficient integrated care service for patients primarily in the older adult
population who have multiple comorbidities within the extended primary care
pathway of a designated team.
Provide day to day leadership, clinical support and
supervision of the Reablement team staff within the integrated team as well as
supporting the integrated community service lead to provide a seamless service
right across the patient pathway.
Support the effective triaging of patients referred to the
integrated team on a daily basis, supporting the co-ordinated care delivery
across the patient pathway.
Provide expert holistic assessment and evidence based
pro-active and reactive health care interventions to support patients and their
carers to achieve maximum health, wellbeing and independence.
Lead the integrated team in the implementation of integrated
multidisciplinary care planning.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Lead, co-ordinate and develop the provision of an effective
and efficient integrated care service for patients primarily in the older adult
population who have multiple comorbidities within the extended primary care
pathway of a designated team.
Provide day to day leadership, clinical support and
supervision of the Reablement team staff within the integrated team as well as
supporting the integrated community service lead to provide a seamless service
right across the patient pathway.
Support the effective triaging of patients referred to the
integrated team on a daily basis, supporting the co-ordinated care delivery
across the patient pathway.
Provide expert holistic assessment and evidence based
pro-active and reactive health care interventions to support patients and their
carers to achieve maximum health, wellbeing and independence.
Lead the integrated team in the implementation of integrated
multidisciplinary care planning.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Desirable
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, but liaise closely with other care providers within the sector
- Ability to give clear and concise reports against performance targets
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and time manage own workload and that of rest of the team including use of effective delegation
- Able to maintain judgement and cope in stressful situations
- Self-motivated / directed and able to motivate others
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth working knowledge of risk assessment and evidence based clinical skills.
- Understanding of professional and ethical boundaries and code of conduct.
- High level of knowledge underpinning roles and responsibilities of the professional groups within an integrated team
Desirable
- A high level of awareness of research processes and Evidence Based Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with current registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Masters Qualification or working towards
- Leadership training/ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within community and primary care settings
- Experience of Leadership
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience implementing change in clinical practice
- Experience of active engagement in audit and clinical governance activities
Desirable
- Relevant experience at band 7
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Desirable
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, but liaise closely with other care providers within the sector
- Ability to give clear and concise reports against performance targets
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and time manage own workload and that of rest of the team including use of effective delegation
- Able to maintain judgement and cope in stressful situations
- Self-motivated / directed and able to motivate others
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth working knowledge of risk assessment and evidence based clinical skills.
- Understanding of professional and ethical boundaries and code of conduct.
- High level of knowledge underpinning roles and responsibilities of the professional groups within an integrated team
Desirable
- A high level of awareness of research processes and Evidence Based Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with current registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Masters Qualification or working towards
- Leadership training/ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within community and primary care settings
- Experience of Leadership
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience implementing change in clinical practice
- Experience of active engagement in audit and clinical governance activities
Desirable
- Relevant experience at band 7
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
