Job summary
Joining our countywide Reablement Service as an Operational Manager Clinical Lead, you'll use your expertise and leadership skills to line manage
Occupational Therapists and Sensory Workers in the North Hants Hub, while overseeing clinical management for the service. Our service is undergoing an exciting transformation, and this is a unique opportunity for you to help shape and drive positive change.
We want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You'll work closely with Operational Managers across the service to share learnings, provide guidance and promote effective multi-disciplinary working to deliver an outstanding reablement service for Hampshire residents.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical oversight & supervision: Ensure clinical and peer supervisions are delivered appropriately, with strong links to Advanced Practitioners and countywide clinical leads.
- Service management & allocation: Manage allocation of Occupational Therapy and Sensory cases, monitor length of stay and allocation rates, and maintain performance against KPIs.
- Demand & resource planning: Identify trends in waitlists, collaborate with triage and quality leads to optimise Occupational Therapy and sensory resource use, and proactively manage service demand.
- Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain relationships with District & Borough Councils, healthcare professionals, consultants, and Lead Occupational Therapists to ensure integrated service delivery.
- Professional development: Oversee Continuing Professional Development (CPD) processes, prioritising appropriate activity and ensuring due process for CPD requests.
- Governance & standards: Oversee professional memberships (HCPC, RCOT, RWPN or equivalent) and ensure consistency and equity in service provision across the county, including risk and priority care management.
About us
- Make a Difference:Work in collaboration with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
- Supportive environment:Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
- Professional growth:We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, youll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in social care.
- Employee Support:Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
- Competitive Benefits Package:Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£47,430 to £52,735 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0017-25-0042
Job locations
Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
Hampshire County Council
Lutyens Close
Lychpit
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 8AG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire County Council
Address
Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
Employer's website
https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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