1815 - Occupational Therapist Team Leader (Ortho/Surgical)
The interview date for this role will be 3rd September.
An excitingopportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Specialist OccupationalTherapist to obtain further leadership experience through a 12 month fixed term/secondmentinto the team lead position in the Orthopaedic OT team. This successfulcandidate will work as part of a job share for this role.
The successfulcandidate will provide specialist OT assessment and intervention to the traumaand elective orthopaedic services as well as the general surgery service. Thisincludes the completion of community based assessments as required within theOT service as well as those within the acute setting.
You will beexpected to participate in a rota covering 08:00-18:00. The preferred workingdays for the successful candidate are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday howeverthese may be negotiated on successful application. The service does notcurrently cover weekends or bank holidays however, this may change during thecourse of this role.
The post holderwill provide leadership to the orthopaedic team, as well as providing widerleadership cover across other specialities within the OT team, supporting theOT Service Manager at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We offerclinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities anda supportive and friendly working environment. Excellent trainingfacilities are available within the Trust and we have outstanding levels ofstaff retention.
Main duties of the job
To provide leadership to occupational therapy (OT) staff in the AcuteOrthopaedic and Surgical, Medical and Community Teams.
To plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the OT service; alongside theOT Service Manager, throughout the Trust. This includes ensuring the Teamsworkload is appropriately prioritised and work is effectively distributed andco-ordinated across the Team on a day-by-day basis.
To develop team goals with the OT Service Manager and Clinical Director,and support the Team in achieving them.
To carry a caseload, providing advanced assessment and treatment ofpatients within the speciality who may have a complex and/or chronicpresentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and occupational therapytreatment indicated.
To lead on servicedevelopments for the OT Acute Orthopaedic and Surgical, Medical and Communityservices. Deputising for the OT Service Manager as required.
For further information regarding this post please contactAnna Rains (OT Team Lead)on 01226 432557 or via emailanna.rains@nhs.net
About us
Wereserve the right to close positions early
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work
We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants
Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship
Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
SupportingDocuments
Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Person Specification
Experience
* Significant post qualification experience of OT with experience of working at a senior/specialist level in a relevant field
* Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting
* Managing a team of staff with evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study
* Management and operational training, e.g. LEO
* Experience of clinical audit and research
* Experience of recruitment and selection
Knowledge and Awareness
* Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
* Sound working knowledge of Acute Medical, orthopaedic, surgical and Elderly related conditions and the impact on Occupational Health
* Understanding of joint working in the management of patients requiring acute rehabilitative intervention
* Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
* Understanding of NHS direction and partnership working
* Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal and creation of personal development plans
* Evidence of specific responsibilities
* e.g. committee membership
Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Current Health Professions Council registration
* COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
* Recognised leadership training or working towards
* Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
* Leadership or Management Qualification (or working towards) Certificate/Diploma
* Relevant post graduate qualifications to masters level, or working towards
* Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrates ability to lead a team and to facilitate therapy team working, managing and motivating staff
* Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers
* Identifies own personal characteristics that contribute to effective team working
* Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing and presentation packages and the internet
* Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
* Proven evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to work independently and monitor workload of team
* Ability to guide and direct staff less experienced including therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
* Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HCPC
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.
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