Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Lead
OurSecure Services provide a positive environment in which to deliver high qualitycare, therapy and recreation to patients. The overall focus of our care is uponpersonal recovery supporting people to attain their goals, to achieve a senseof hope, opportunity and control and to move towards independence within theircommunities.
Are you looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected mental healthtrusts?
Would you like todo a job that makes a difference every day?
Weare seeking an Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Lead to join our Secure ServicesDirectorate Leadership Team based at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish.
The role is dynamic and challenging. As a member of our Secure Services Leadership Team, you will support our Directorate Manager, Clinical Director, Professional Leadsand Senior Nurse Managers in providing high quality care to patients bymaintaining excellent operational standards and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders primarily within the inpatient service but alsothe wider directorate and organisations.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves as one of the leading providersof mental health services in the country.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide operational and strategic management, plus professional leadership of the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services, based at Langdon Hospital ensuring that maximum use of resources are available to deliver intervention for our patients and staff.
* Leading the planning, development, delivery and review of Occupational Therapy services within the Secure Directorate
* Providing professional leadership and management support to Occupational Therapy staff or others in conjunction with team managers and professional leads.
* Working within the Secure Directorate senior management team to promote clinical effectiveness, develop and implement national health initiatives and plan, develop and review services accordingly
* To lead on Inpatient specific workstreams, this will include Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services (QNFMHS), to support staff wellbeing offer, oversight and coordination of Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) referrals and TRiM Practitionersand Post Incident Debriefs.
* To beinvolved in Inpatient regulatory processes.
* To leadpatient engagement agenda for the Secure Inpatient Service.
About us
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilities
To provide operational and strategic management plus professional leadership for the Occupational Therapy Service by:
* Leading the planning, development, delivery and review of Occupational Therapy services within the Secure Directorate
* Providing professional leadership and management support to Occupational Therapy staff or others in conjunction with team managers and professional leads.
* Working within the Secure Directorate senior management team to promote clinical effectiveness, develop and implement national health initiatives and plan, develop and review services accordingly
* To lead on Inpatient specific workstreams, this will include Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services (QNFMHS), to support staff wellbeing offer, oversight and coordination of Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) referrals and TRiM Practitioners and Post Incident Debriefs.
* To be involved in Inpatient regulatory processes.
* To lead patient engagement agenda for the Secure Inpatient Service.
Communication and Working Relationship Skills:
* Ensure effective communication with the Occupational Therapy team, colleagues and other agencies at all levels
* Deal sensitively with highly complex, emotional and sensitive information from patients / service users, their carers, staff groups and other stakeholders, using a variety of communication tools as required
* Establish and participate in communication networks to promote collaborative working, effective performance and delivery of occupational therapy services
* Demonstrate highly developed written, verbal and presentation skills
* Relay key messages between the senior management team and a range of professionals within the Secure Directorate, the wider Trust and external agencies
Analytical and Judgemental Skills:
* Assess and problem solve on a range of highly complex clinical, service delivery, development and clinical governance issues
* Practice effective time management skills to respond to competing priorities effectively
* Reflect and critically appraise own and others performance to drive quality service performance and delivery
Planning and Organisational Skills
* Participate in strategic andoperational planning and service delivery within the Secure Directorate and contribute to that of Devon Partnership NHS Trust as required
* Work as part of the senior management team to plan, manage and sustain an effective work force within the Occupational Therapy service and the wider service
* Ensure full participation in Devon Partnership NHS Trust Occupational Therapy meetings
* Organise and convene meetings and groups to plan, implement and sustain service developments and quality
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
* Be assured that Occupational Therapy interventions follow best practice, locally agreed pathways and are evidenced based
* Apply highly specialist knowledge and skills to ensure the needs of those with challenging behaviour/distress and profound and complex needs are met
* Contribute to/lead relevant service user planning and review meetings
* Ensure records are completed according to DPT policy and protocol
* Be assured that Occupational Therapy practice is undertaken according to standards set out by the Health Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
* Ensure the patient voice is heard in therapy interventions and service delivery
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
* Lead on projects and initiatives within the Secure Directorate and Devon Partnership NHS Trust
* Understand and implement national policy, guidance and local developments to support delivery of services in line with local service priorities and finance
* Support the continuing professional development needs of Occupational Therapy staff according to clinical and business priorities and professional standards
* Ensure Occupational Therapy student practice placements within the Secure Directorate are coordinated and monitored
* Ensure access to appropriate professional and managerial supervision and continuing professional development for self and Occupational Therapy staff, extending knowledge and skills of practice
* Ensure the implementation of Devon Partnership NHS Trust clinical and non-clinical policies
* Ensure coordination and management of TRiM referrals.
Please see the full job description for further details.
Person Specification
Experience
* Significant post qualification practice in a related field
* Highly developed skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation
* Previous professional and management leadership roles
* Experience of working with clients and colleagues in highly stressful situations
* Experience of working with people with communication difficulties
Knowledge
* Highly developed knowledge of theory and practice of Occupational Therapy interventions with people with a serious mental illness with significant levels of distress, challenging behaviour, profound and complex conditions and associated co-morbidity
* Knowledge and understanding of national guidance and best practice, evidence base, policy and legislation relevant to this client group and delivery of health services to them
* Working understanding of multi-agency working across health, social care and voluntary and independent sectors
* Knowledge of the TRiM assessment / TRiM processes
Qualifications
* Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
* Health and Care Professions Council registration
* Qualifications/post graduate training in specialist assessment and treatment approaches for people with a serious mental illness
* Evidence of continued professional development
* IT Skills including multimedia and smart technology
* Management or leadership qualification
* Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and associated special interest groups
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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