Practice Development AHP (Occupational Therapist)
A wonderfulopportunityhas arisenfor anOccupational Therapistto join theaward winningCLCHPractice DevelopmentAllied Health Professionals (AHP)teamacross adult and children's community pathways of care. Our AHP workforceconsists of Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists and Speech and Language Therapists
The post-holder will be based in theNorth Central division, supporting theBarnet clinical teamsacross the neighbourhood system.This role is fully visible and will work 80% in Division supporting clinical competence and skills in practice and 20% supporting supervision, personal skillsdevelopmentand any training preparation (not from home unless specific flexible working request approved).
We areseeking an Occupational Therapistwithclinicalexperience inadult and children's physical rehabilitation, complex disability management and/or health prevention in community settings, who is eager to develop their skills inAHP workforce development. Using aquality improvement approach, the Practice Development AHP will support the clinical workforce in deliveringsafe, evidence-based, patient-centred interventionsin the community.
Main duties of the job
* Work as part of thepractice development network, alongsidemulti-professionalcolleagues
* Support theclinical workforceto enhance skills and competence throughmentoring, training, and practice development initiatives
* Applyquality improvementmethodologyto drive evidence-based practice in community care
* Collaborate withprofessional leads and teamsto optimise workforce potential
* Contribute to thecontinuous professional developmentof clinical staff, including supporting learning and education programmes
What we offer:
* The opportunity to work in asupportive and collaborative environmentwithin the CLCH Academy
* Professional support from theAHP Practice Education Lead, as well as links to theChief AHP and AHPProfessionalLeads
* Access to a variety oftraining opportunitiesandcontinuous professional development
* Anopportunityto contribute to thedevelopment and upskillingof a diverse clinical workforce
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
* HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
* Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent
* Clinical Leadership training
Experience
* Significant senior clinical experience within community services
* Experience in taking forward clinical and service change
* Experience of working with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of the national priorities relating to provision of community services
* Skills in articulating a vision to staff working at different levels
* Knowledge of practice development and change management.
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.
£55,524 to £62,652 a yearper annum, inclusive of HCAS
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