At STEPS Rehabilitation, our missionis to enable individuals to reach their fullest potential followingcatastrophic injury or illness, through expert, compassionate, and cutting-edgerehabilitation. We deliver bespoke, evidence-based therapies, led by anexceptional interdisciplinary team, to achieve the highest standards ofrecovery and life quality.
We build strong partnerships withclients, their families, and external professionals from the outset ensuringrehabilitation programmes, discharge planning, communication, and support areseamless from day one.
As a nationally recognised,multi-award-winning residential centre for neurological and complex traumarehabilitation, we welcome individuals aged 16 and over from across the UK andbeyond.
Our work sets benchmarks in clinicalexcellence, innovation, and research in neurorehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The role supports the Head ofTherapy (HOT) in providing leadership support to the Therapy team. The postholder will also be responsible for supporting the HOT in the servicedevelopment, auditing, and reporting systems.
To promote STEPS values whilstcontributing to the vision and mission of the service. The main role is toprovide leadership support to occupational team which is currently made up of eightOccupational Therapists, one Occupational Therapy Assistant and one therapytechnician and lead on the occupational therapy service development. You will takeon delegated responsibilities as and when required by the HOT. The focus of therole is to also deliver effective, comprehensive, high standard assessments andevaluations for clients, including a high standard of report writing. Therewill be additional responsibilities that extend to the wider organisationalgoals working collaboratively with the other clinical leadership roles withinSTEPS.
A message from the Head of Department
As a Lead Occupational therapist, you play a key role in enabling clients to regain independence, confidence and quality of life.
Being part of the STEPS team means working collaboratively, supporting colleagues across disciplines, sharing knowledge and always keeping the client at the centre of what we do.
Success in this role is measured not just by clinical outcomes, but by the compassion, professionalism, and teamwork undertaken each day.
About us
Our philosophy
We believe recovery is a truly collaborative journey, involving not only each individual but also their families and friends, who support their efforts every step of the way. We engage everyone as much as they wish in this process.
By harnessing each persons unique drive and determination, alongside our clinical expertise, unwavering care, and a blend of cutting-edge technologies, traditional therapies, and comprehensive residential rehabilitation, we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes.
We provide the tools and support individuals need to challenge themselves and push their recovery to its fullest potential, empowering them not only to recover but to thrive.
Our people
We know that exceptional care beginswith exceptional people. Thats why weve built a specialist interdisciplinaryteam, who bring not only skill and experience, but real compassion to everyinteraction. We employ 180+ team members in both clinical positions and inbusiness support roles and we are proud of the culture we have establishedwhere all team members share our philosophy, values and dedication todelivering excellent client care.
Our team is united by a commonpurpose, dedicated to continually learning from one another, and committed togiving their utmost for those we support.
Job responsibilities
This Job description is an outlinewhich reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to beexhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.
Provide clinical andoperational leadership to the Occupational Therapy team.
Oversee the service management and the direction ofthe Occupational therapy service.
Lead on service development and evaluation includingaudits and research review.
Participate in meetings, lead clinical audits, andcontribute to policy development and clinical practice.
Identify clinical priorities at both operational andstrategic level, ensuring the highest standards of clinical and professionalpractice.
To review equipmentneeds within occupational therapy service, ensuring a good awareness of newproducts, and emerging technologies in the UK and internationally.
Work collaboratively with the IDT to enhance servicedelivery and client outcomes.
Provide clinicalleadership, support, and guidance to other staff team members
To support thepre-admission assessment team as required
To support the studentplacement programme within the Therapy department and facilitate the learningfor both internal staff and visiting students
To undertake initialassessments, reviews, and evaluation of occupational therapy strategies forresidential clients from admission to discharge. To focus the team on creatinggoal attainment action plans for each client in order to support maximisation ofindividual capacity/capabilities
Undertake comprehensiveassessments of clients with a diverse and complex presentations. Use advancedclinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide anaccurate diagnosis of their condition
To be able to utilisehighly developed therapeutic handling skills to support rehabilitation of avariety of neurological/complex trauma rehabilitation clients
To be able to write and check comprehensive reports,to a high standard, appropriate to be shared with a variety of external bodiesincluding medicolegal professionals.
To involve clients andcarers/family in the development and delivery of goals within therehabilitation plan
To adhere to and carryout individual client and departmental risk assessments
To liaise effectivelywith appropriate members of the team regarding the progress of clients tooptimise the outcome for each individual. This may include family and writtenreports to external bodies, e.g., NHS commissioners, solicitors, and casemanagers
To act upon and escalateissues as required following STEPS guidance and operatingprocedures
To be compliant with theclinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
To identify the needforaudit and be involved in clinical audits as and when directed
To contribute and leadon specific projects related to service development and delivery e.g.,education, training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practicestandards, develop of new or enhanced services within the STEPS rehabilitationmodel
To be involved in andoversee team involvement in Research and Development
To represent STEPS, inline with our values at a variety of conferences and events.
To adhere to the RoyalCollege of OT code of ethics and professional conduct
Person Specification
Supporting Information
* Please tell us why you would like to join the STEPS team and any additional information that demonstrates to us the skills and qualities that you would bring to this role. This can include relevant skills, knowledge, experience, voluntary activities and training etc. If relevant to the post for which you are applying you should include details about research experience, publications or poster presentation and clinical audit.
Qualifications
* Registered with HCPC
* Educated to Masters degree level, or offering the equivalent specialist knowledge / expertise acquired through training and experience over an extended period of time
* Relevant postgraduate training in neurological rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, complex disability management, assistive technology or equivalent specialist area
* Training qualification / demonstrable experience in developing and delivering training programmes
* Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and a relevant specialist section group
* Leadership qualification or evidence of leadership training
Experience
* Significant post-registration experience as an occupational therapist
* A minimum of 5 years Specialist Rehabilitation experience working with people following life changing injuries including at least one of the following areas:
* Spinal cord injury
* Complex neurological conditions
* Major trauma
* Amputation and limb loss
* Demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload with competing priorities
* A minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership role, supervising and developing occupational therapy staff, providing supervision and mentorship
* Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g., Data Protection and Clinical Training
* Experience of presenting case studies and research to peers within the workplace and conference events
* Experience of developing services within rehabilitation
* Experience of outcome measurement and rehabilitation data collection
* Able to write complex, analytical, well-structured, and well-argued reports for Board level audiences.
* Experience of policy development
* Experience of audit functions
* IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
* Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g., clinical systems, data management, complaints untoward incidents
* Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
* Creative, compassionate, innovative, inclusive and engaging approach to client care
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Resilient and adaptable in complex clinical environments
* Excellent communicator both written and verbal. Able to demonstrate excellent listening skills
* Ability to present complex information clearly to a range of audiences
* Strong clinical reasoning and decision making skills
* Skilled in facilitating family meetings and difficult conversations
* Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
* Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to drive WAVs as part of role
* Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues
* A specialist level knowledge and qualification in varying areas of extended scope of practice
* Experience of playing an active role within specialist interest groups
* Experience working within the private healthcare sector
* Experience of working with medicolegal professionals
* Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour and cognitive impairment
* Experience of leading on research and development projects
* Experience of managing budgets or resources
* Casting and Splinting experience
* Experience using a variety of rehabilitation technology.
* Experience in research and development.
* Experience in recruitment and workforce planning
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.
51,000 to 58,200 a year pro rata. Generous benefits package
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