Practice Development Lead Occupational Therapy
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team as a Practice Development Occupational Therapist. This is a pivotal role that combines clinical expertise, leadership, and innovation to shape the future of our Occupational Therapy service. You will work closely with our team to develop and implement high-quality practices, ensuring our services remain patient-centred, evidence-based, and aligned with the latest developments in the field.
About You:
* Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Substantial post-qualification experience in Occupational Therapy, with a strong track record of clinical excellence.
* Proven experience in leading, developing, and mentoring teams.
* Demonstrated ability to drive service improvement initiatives and implement evidence-based practices.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others.
* Experience in conducting audits, research, and contributing to policy development.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in Occupational Therapy.
Join us and make a difference in the lives of those we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment!
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support the ongoing professional development of the Occupational Therapy team, including supervision, mentorship, and the facilitation of training sessions.
* Drive service improvements by developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical pathways, policies, and guidelines.
* Foster a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement, encouraging innovation and the use of evidence-based practice.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and holistic care across the service.
* Act as a clinical expert, providing specialist advice and support on complex cases, working alongside therapists to increase knowledge, skills, and confidence.
* Contribute to research, audit, and the dissemination of best practices within the department and wider organization.
* Engage with stakeholders, including patients and carers, to shape services that meet the needs of our community.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and professional growth.
* Opportunity to shape and influence the future of Occupational Therapy services within our organisation.
* Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, including flexible working options.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including NHS pension scheme.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
To provide dedicated professional and practice development support to a range of Occupational Therapy staff across inpatient services including newly qualified Occupational therapists, apprentices, students, support workers, return to practice and overseas recruits.
Responsible for the delivery and development of high clinical standards for Occupational Therapy staff and students.
Responsible for the development of Occupational therapy clinical care of patients.
To support Occupational Therapy staff to meet our Trust Values and behaviours within clinical fields.
To support Occupational Therapist staff to achieve their competency framework relevant to their grade and area of work.
To work closely with Occupational Therapy Managers to develop policy, guidelines, frameworks and risk assessments to enhance service provision and clinical standards.
To work across 7 days on a rostered pattern.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy by recognised awarding body College of Occupational Therapists.
* Satisfies the criteria for full Membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist.
* Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
* An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT degree students.
Knowledge
* Completion of core rotations.
* Extensive senior experience in an acute NHS Trust or equivalent.
* Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area.
* Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development.
* Specialist clinical skills across Inpatient Occupational Therapy.
* Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy equipment, experience in teaching other professionals, public and patients in its use.
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.
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
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