Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

NHS; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Swansea Bay University Health Board currently has a Band 8a vacancy for a Static Occupational Therapist in the Virtual Wards, Clusters and ESD.

The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. You will provide specialist assessment, goal-directed intervention and rehabilitation to patients in the setting. You will also provide leadership to the occupational therapy team, including personal and service development.

You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to lead on service development and change.

You will need excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills and sound clinical knowledge, but enthusiasm and the potential to develop these within the post will also be valued. As such, you will be provided with a variety of opportunities to develop your leadership, management and clinical skills.

You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service; the contract hours include a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.

Main Duties of the Job

The role will be responsible for the management and development of the service as well as maintaining a small clinical caseload. A commitment to collaborative working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team is essential. We actively support the education of Occupational Therapy students within our service.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and clinical skills, along with experience of service development and quality improvement.

To manage a small defined caseload within a specialist area, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.

To work in partnership with clients, carers, and all stakeholders including the multidisciplinary/multi-agency team to identify relevant goals.

To provide professional and clinical leadership and supervision for staff within the service.

To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.

About Us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone, whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Professional Registration with HCPC
• Masters or its equivalent level of advanced post-graduate training or experience
• Post registration training in area of clinical expertise and clinical leadership
• Hold a recognised management qualification
• BAOT membership

Experience and Knowledge

• Substantial experience in Occupational Therapy including experience at a higher clinical level
• Experience of leading a project, developing a new service, or service/practice innovation
• Knowledge of national policies & procedures and current best practice relevant to the client groups encompassed within the Service and ability to apply locally
• Experience of operational management and professional leadership e.g. staff meetings
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with a range of Human Resource issues such as Appraisal, Performance Management & Conflict
• Knowledge, understanding & experience of the roles of other professionals & the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
• Experience of financial/resource management and recruitment processes

Personal Attributes

• Adaptable, flexible and is able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions on a regular basis, prioritising and meeting deadlines
• Ability to promote a professional image of the Health Board

Skills & Abilities

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Advanced interpersonal skills including developed oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Leadership skills in areas of clinical and professional development
• Experience in managing change and adjusting plans quickly and responsively in the light of new information or changed circumstances

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.