Children\'s Occupational Therapy Team Lead
We are looking for a permanentBand 7 Children's Occupational Therapy Team Leadtojoin ourCommunity Childrens Therapy Team in West Essex,covering Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest.
You willjoin our award winning Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service, where we are trail blazing a new integrated partnership model with Barnardos;a model that drives efficiencies so we can put more people in our services, spending time with children and families to improve health outcomes in the local community.
As the team lead for our Childrens Occupational Therapy Service, you willbe responsible for leading our service provision in West Essex at universal, targeted and specialist levels.Youll be involved in supervision of colleagues and improving the delivery of services, whilst working closely with ourteam of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants.
Working ina diverse multidisciplinary team with other dedicated staff, you willbenefit from the support of friendly and inclusive colleagues, with access to regular supervision and team meetings.
Main duties of the job
You will lead and develop the Childrens Occupational Therapy service in West Essex in accordance with the organisational values and aims, ensuring a high standard of child centred service delivery is achieved in line with best practice and commissioning intentions.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job responsibilities
You will be a valuedPediatric Occupational Therapist Team Leadwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including-
* Band 7 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
* Access to ourStrive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
* Access to Reward Gateway-our staff benefits scheme which grants you access to premium offers and discounts on practical spending at national supermarkets and well known retailers.
* Access to ourfree well-being serviceavailable 24/7/365 online and by telephone including- counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
* We are pleased to offer access toWagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
* A committedLearning and Development teamwho work closely with Universities and Health Education England to further your potential and support your progression
* Access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills,bespoke career pathways and opportunities continuing your professional development
* Innovative forward-thinking culturewith the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
* Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
* Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standardswith a number of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
The Ideal Candidate
You will be aqualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registrationand demonstrate effective leadership and management skills.
You will be innovative and adaptable, and have a passion for improving the outcomes of children and young people within the local community. You will also have experience of working with children and young people with a range of conditions.
With strong communication and organisation skills, and aflexible approach, youwill ensuredelivery of positive experiences to patients at every stage of theirhealthcare journey.
As this is a community role, it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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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