Team Lead - Occupational Therapist

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Team Lead Occupational Therapist- Rehabilitation - Band 7

Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for rehabilitation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, then this post might be the challenge you have been looking for!

We are looking for a highly experienced Occupational Therapist who wants to develop upon their clinical and leadership skills to lead the therapy service at Athlone House Rehabilitation Unit. You will be closely supported by the Clinical Therapy Lead as well as the B7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist at nearby Alexandra Rehabilitation Unit (Alex) and B7 Team Lead Physiotherapist based at Athlone House Rehabilitation Unit.

Athlone Rehab Unit is a 22 bedded unit, offering rehabilitation to adult clients with a variety of conditions/diagnoses including orthopaedics, elderly care and neurological conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for jointly leading the therapy team (alongside the B7 Physiotherapist) at Athlone which consists of an additional 3 Physiotherapists, an additional 3 Occupational Therapists, a discharge coordinator, and a Rehabilitation assistant. This post will offer applicants an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients, engaging in comprehensive assessment, person centred treatment and rehabilitation.

Interviews will be held w/c 11th March.

Main duties of the job

We are looking at creating this B7 post as a rotational post between both our units, spending 12 months at Athlone and 12 months at Alex. Alex is an 11 bedded unit with similar patient demographics and also offers specialist rehab to bariatric patients. Whilst at Athlone the post will focus on developing managerial skills and leading on quality improvement and service development for the units. Whilst at Alex the focus will be on enhancing clinical skills and providing clinical leadership to the team. So what do you need to join our team?

Significant post graduate experience of multidisciplinary team-work in an NHS environment
Strong knowledge and expertise in working in adult/ older people's rehabilitation in a physical or mental health setting, neuro rehabilitation, acute settings, or community rehab services.
Significant experience in assessment and screening of cognitive impairments, in particular expert knowledge of delirium, and experience of cognitive rehabilitation would be advantageous
Experience of working in close collaboration with community services, Social Care colleagues and other voluntary sector organizations in order to deliver safe transition of care from the rehabilitation setting to discharge destination/home
Experience in directly managing other members of therapy staff
Experience in service development and in organizing and implementing training/teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

We encourage any interested applicants to contact Rachel Dines Head of Clinical Services directly to discuss any aspect of the role:

Email:rachel.dines1@nhs.net Mobile: 07990 353179

Date posted

16 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10652-C

Job locations

Athlone House

London

W9 3XZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be an active member of the bedded Rehab Units, providing a comprehensive, specialist rehabilitation occupational therapy service aimed at maximising functional ability and independence.
To use advanced clinical skills to lead in the assessment and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who meet the eligibility criteria for the rehabilitation unit
To provide a high standard of therapy and rehabilitative care to patients using an evidence based approach
To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To build and maintain key relationships with referring services to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the occupational therapy and the multidisciplinary team.
To be responsible for the supervision and line management of junior staff, including rotational occupational therapists and occupational therapy students.
To facilitate and lead the team in effective discharge planning processes.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be an active member of the bedded Rehab Units, providing a comprehensive, specialist rehabilitation occupational therapy service aimed at maximising functional ability and independence.
To use advanced clinical skills to lead in the assessment and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who meet the eligibility criteria for the rehabilitation unit
To provide a high standard of therapy and rehabilitative care to patients using an evidence based approach
To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To build and maintain key relationships with referring services to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the occupational therapy and the multidisciplinary team.
To be responsible for the supervision and line management of junior staff, including rotational occupational therapists and occupational therapy students.
To facilitate and lead the team in effective discharge planning processes.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HCPC registration
Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of adults with physical/cognitive disabilities

Desirable

Membership of BAOT
Training in appraisal/supervision
Post graduate qualification in OT, rehabilitation or other health related topic

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years relevant clinical experience as a Band 6 OT
Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
People with neurological conditions
Elderly people in a rehabilitation setting (inpatients/community)
Older adults mental health
People with conditions affecting physical function.
Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a person's home on the grounds of disability
Clients following fractures and falls
Accident and Emergency
Assessing and treating patients with cognitive impairment including delirium
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of supervising staff
Experience in supervising students
NHS experience
Experience in leading on a quality improvement or service development initiative

Desirable

Experience of research and clinical audit
Experience of working with social services
Experience in setting up and running activity based group programmes

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
Ability to design treatment/rehabilitation plans for individuals with complex cognitive presentations.
Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
Advanced communication and documentation skills, in both verbal and written format
Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications
Personal and professional responsibility
Ability to self-motivate
Efficient Time management skills
Ability to work as a team member
Flexibility, adaptability and reliability
Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision
Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and RCOT clinical guidelines
Advanced knowledge of the MCA and DOLS

Desirable

Knowledge of research and audit processes
Knowledge and understanding of the role of social services and voluntary agencies

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HCPC registration
Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of adults with physical/cognitive disabilities

Desirable

Membership of BAOT
Training in appraisal/supervision
Post graduate qualification in OT, rehabilitation or other health related topic

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years relevant clinical experience as a Band 6 OT
Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
People with neurological conditions
Elderly people in a rehabilitation setting (inpatients/community)
Older adults mental health
People with conditions affecting physical function.
Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a person's home on the grounds of disability
Clients following fractures and falls
Accident and Emergency
Assessing and treating patients with cognitive impairment including delirium
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of supervising staff
Experience in supervising students
NHS experience
Experience in leading on a quality improvement or service development initiative

Desirable

Experience of research and clinical audit
Experience of working with social services
Experience in setting up and running activity based group programmes

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
Ability to design treatment/rehabilitation plans for individuals with complex cognitive presentations.
Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
Advanced communication and documentation skills, in both verbal and written format
Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications
Personal and professional responsibility
Ability to self-motivate
Efficient Time management skills
Ability to work as a team member
Flexibility, adaptability and reliability
Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision
Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and RCOT clinical guidelines
Advanced knowledge of the MCA and DOLS

Desirable

Knowledge of research and audit processes
Knowledge and understanding of the role of social services and voluntary agencies

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.