Go back Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist for Frailty The closing date is 01 July 2025
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist for Frailty
Department: Inpatient Therapies
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Therapy team at MKUH are looking for a forward thinking, passionate Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Assessment & Frailty team (AAFT). AAFT is an interdisciplinary service comprising Nurses, Physios, Occupational Therapist and Therapy Assistants working within emergency care, community interface, acute medicine & care of the elderly services at MKUH.
If you want to make a real difference to the acute care of the frail population of Milton Keynes then this is the opportunity for you. We offer several development opportunities through close links with local universities and development of new services on site.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Abi Mustoe, Inpatient Therapy Service Lead on 01908 995418 or abigail.mustoe@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 15.07.2025
Main duties of the job This role would be suitable for clinicians who can demonstrate significant experience of working with older adults with Frailty. It is essential to have excellent resilience when working within busy, fast paced departments of urgent care services, have a positive attitude to taking risks to support people to return home wherever possible, and be highly skilled at influencing decision making at senior levels.
Within this exciting role there will be an amazing opportunity to teach on (or attend) dependent on previous level of knowledge on our Frailty Masters Module, developed in conjunction with the University of Northampton.
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Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Job responsibilities To be responsible for managing a highly specialist clinical caseload of older people with frailty within ED, Same day emergency care pathway, AMU, short stay and older persons wards for MKUH. Patients will be assessed and treated in a variety of different settings including outpatients, inpatients and community as required by the area of clinical specialty.
Act asa resource for the Acute Assessment and Frailty Team, leading MDT education and training in acute frailty care alongside the Consultant Geriatricians and Specialist Frailty Nurses.
To lead in the absence of the Frailty Leads to support them in the delivery and development of area of clinical speciality.
To contribute to the development of a Therapy Services vision and strategy in conjunction with the wider Trust and other divisional strategies, ensuring that opportunities for development and collaborative working are promoted.
The post holder will have knowledge of emerging clinical developments, provide advice to inform service development in the speciality in support of the appropriate Therapy Lead.
To have and maintain highly specialist clinical skills in specialist area, at MKUH role modelling advanced clinical assessment and treatment skills for an agreed caseload of patients.
Toactively participate in relevant forums and lead a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation audit and research within area of speciality.
To review the setting of staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the Therapy Lead of any problems that may arise.
To act as a source of expertise in specialist area for patients, carers, medical staff and other health professionals, GPs and colleagues.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Masters Level qualification/or with equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Registration in relevant profession with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Evidence of a range of specialist continuing professional development
Student Supervisory Skills training
Awareness of NHS and Trust systems, policies, procedures and current changes
Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge within specialism of frailty and/or emergency same day admission.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of national guidelines relevant to specialist area
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of evidence based clinical practice for a range of conditions
Member of relevant specialist interest group
Membership of relevant professional association i.e. British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
Management or leadership training or qualification
Experience Significant experience in applying Therapeutic process to include assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialized treatment in area of specialty
Experience of working with patients in relevant specialist area
Active member of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including liaison with clinical specialists, GP, specialist nurses, community teams etc
Supervision, appraisal and training of junior members of staff and students
Ability to autonomously manage a caseload of highly complex patients
Proven leadership experience in relevant clinical specialty or similar clinical field
Ability to undertake projects within specialist area e.g using NICE guidance, benchmarking and clinical audit
Ability to lead and participate in departmental audits and review of Trust Policy
Skills Ability to remain flexible when organizing and prioritizing own clinical and non-clinical caseload
High level of written and verbal communication including report writing skills
Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of patients in relevant clinical area
Ability to present and teach information to junior and assistant staff and students as part of an in-service programme.
Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date documentation, in line with legal and Trust standards.
Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
Ability to problem-solve and to demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge.
Personal and people development Experience of managing and developing junior and assistant staff.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience of using HR policy and procedure including sickness absence and performance management.
Knowledge of change management principles.
Physical Skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to push or lift pieces of equipment
Requirement for moderate effort for several long periods when assessing/treating patients
Communication Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails
Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner
Specific requirements Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Car driver with valid licence and access to a car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients or to other bases.
Able to work as part of a 7-day service.
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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