Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Older Persons Services
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a clinical interest in Older Persons Services to join the Therapy Clinical Leadership Team in the Older Persons Therapy Service at University Hospital Dorset, based on the Bournemouth Site. This is a permanent, full-time Band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist position, specializing in the needs of Older People living with frailty associated conditions. We are extremely proud of our service and hope to inspire you to come and join our team! (If you are looking for part-time or flexible hours, please apply and discuss what you can offer). You will be encouraged and supported to develop your existing extended Occupational Therapy skills with our highly regarded, innovative, and motivated therapy team. You will also develop your leadership and managerial skills, as well as your quality improvement (QI) skills to lead projects developing the services for the future. You will work with other Clinical Leads and Clinical Specialist Therapists across UHD as part of a collaborative leadership model for Older Persons Services. This role requires HCPC Registration . Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main Duties of the Job
This role will have a strong clinical focus, and we are looking for a confident clinician who can develop skills within the team. This post holder will build close links with the multidisciplinary team to ensure we continue to deliver excellent care for our patients and develop expertise in our workforce beyond therapy. The role includes line management of staff, and the post holder will have the opportunity to develop leadership and people management skills, requiring excellent organizational, communication, and management skills. This is an ideal opportunity for you to positively influence patient care if you have: Clinical expertise working with patients with complex needs and frailty Effective leadership skills Motivation to develop services putting the patient first This post includes 7-day working, and the post holder will be expected to participate in weekend working. The post holder must be a car driver and ideally will have access to a car for work purposes. About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Job Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Member of Professional Body RCOT Experience
A minimum of 4 years' postgraduate OT experience, including 2 years working as a Band 6 with patients with complex needs Experience of working within an Acute Inpatient environment (or similar system) Clinical Leadership Experience Involvement in sickness/disciplinary/capability management Advanced Clinical Reasoning Skills Ability to assess, manage & treat patients with complex conditions Leadership and management skills Audit and research skills Able to work autonomously within a MDT taking the lead Occupational Therapy role Excellent presentation skills Knowledge
In-depth understanding of the pathology of conditions leading to admissions in the elderly In-depth understanding of Silver book, NSF's and Department of Health Strategies including the five-year forward view within older person's healthcare and their relevance to clinical situations. Advanced knowledge of risk factors for Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Stroke, Falls, and Osteoporosis. Ability to advise & assist others in admission avoidance/early supported discharge at a specialist level In-depth understanding of intermediate care and rehabilitation of older people Ability to move and handle patients and equipment and work in confined spaces Clear vision of role Ability to discuss with stakeholders regarding policy & service provision and development Other Requirements Specific to Role
Ability to drive and hold a clean driver's license and car available for work. Ability to use a keyboard to access and input information from a computer-based system Ability to use tools to adjust equipment & furniture. Personal Attributes
Supportive of staff/team members. Adaptive to unpredictable workloads. Situational awareness and management of self and others Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Language
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role 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. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a clinical interest in Older Persons Services to join the Therapy Clinical Leadership Team in the Older Persons Therapy Service at University Hospital Dorset, based on the Bournemouth Site. This is a permanent, full-time Band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist position, specializing in the needs of Older People living with frailty associated conditions. We are extremely proud of our service and hope to inspire you to come and join our team! (If you are looking for part-time or flexible hours, please apply and discuss what you can offer). You will be encouraged and supported to develop your existing extended Occupational Therapy skills with our highly regarded, innovative, and motivated therapy team. You will also develop your leadership and managerial skills, as well as your quality improvement (QI) skills to lead projects developing the services for the future. You will work with other Clinical Leads and Clinical Specialist Therapists across UHD as part of a collaborative leadership model for Older Persons Services. This role requires HCPC Registration . Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main Duties of the Job
This role will have a strong clinical focus, and we are looking for a confident clinician who can develop skills within the team. This post holder will build close links with the multidisciplinary team to ensure we continue to deliver excellent care for our patients and develop expertise in our workforce beyond therapy. The role includes line management of staff, and the post holder will have the opportunity to develop leadership and people management skills, requiring excellent organizational, communication, and management skills. This is an ideal opportunity for you to positively influence patient care if you have: Clinical expertise working with patients with complex needs and frailty Effective leadership skills Motivation to develop services putting the patient first This post includes 7-day working, and the post holder will be expected to participate in weekend working. The post holder must be a car driver and ideally will have access to a car for work purposes. About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Job Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Member of Professional Body RCOT Experience
A minimum of 4 years' postgraduate OT experience, including 2 years working as a Band 6 with patients with complex needs Experience of working within an Acute Inpatient environment (or similar system) Clinical Leadership Experience Involvement in sickness/disciplinary/capability management Advanced Clinical Reasoning Skills Ability to assess, manage & treat patients with complex conditions Leadership and management skills Audit and research skills Able to work autonomously within a MDT taking the lead Occupational Therapy role Excellent presentation skills Knowledge
In-depth understanding of the pathology of conditions leading to admissions in the elderly In-depth understanding of Silver book, NSF's and Department of Health Strategies including the five-year forward view within older person's healthcare and their relevance to clinical situations. Advanced knowledge of risk factors for Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Stroke, Falls, and Osteoporosis. Ability to advise & assist others in admission avoidance/early supported discharge at a specialist level In-depth understanding of intermediate care and rehabilitation of older people Ability to move and handle patients and equipment and work in confined spaces Clear vision of role Ability to discuss with stakeholders regarding policy & service provision and development Other Requirements Specific to Role
Ability to drive and hold a clean driver's license and car available for work. Ability to use a keyboard to access and input information from a computer-based system Ability to use tools to adjust equipment & furniture. Personal Attributes
Supportive of staff/team members. Adaptive to unpredictable workloads. Situational awareness and management of self and others Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Language
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role 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. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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