Clinical Lead Therapist for Supported Discharge & Discharge to Assess
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to fulfil the role of Clinical Lead Therapist within the Discharge to Assess and Supported Discharge Team in South Cumbria.
This is a newly created fixed-term contract working alongside the existing therapy team manager/team lead. This role will include clinical leadership of the teams alongside some operational and management responsibilities, to support the day-to-day running of the service and the operational requirements of supporting leadership in service transformation and improvements.
While the focus of this role is on the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and effective clinical services, the post holder will be required to support with shared management responsibilities which will include management of team absence, annual leave, incident reports, risk assessments, and managing the e-roster.
The post will be based in South Lakes or Furness with a requirement to travel between sites and provide cover into North Lancashire when required. Experience of highly effective multi-disciplinary team working is an essential leadership requirement of this role.
The post holder will support the training and development of therapy colleagues in the team.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsibility for the clinical leadership and management of the day-to-day delivery of services, including supporting the development of the service, managing issues relating to HR, colleague absence, completing appraisals, probation reports, performance and compliance with Care Quality Commission Standards.
2. Working alongside the Team Leader/Manager and with colleagues and key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a coordinated, multidisciplinary service. This includes planning, delivering, evaluating, and developing the services for which they are responsible.
3. Be responsible and accountable for providing therapy assessment and treatment to patients with diverse health needs, who may have complex and/or chronic conditions, in a variety of community settings.
4. Monitoring and analysing performance data against agreed targets for the team.
5. Be an effective team player, have the ability to use their initiative and communicate with empathy.
6. Embrace innovation and integrated working and be committed to following the best practice to ensure patient-centred care.
7. Have the ability to demonstrate a commitment to clinical leadership.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website here.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Health & Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
* Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
* Evidence of relevant post-graduate specialist courses/training to Masters module level or equivalent
* Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or Royal College of Occupational Therapists
* Membership of a relevant Clinical Interest group
Skills
* Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information
* Must demonstrate a knowledge of team/group dynamics and understand the role of a Clinical Lead within a team
* To have a knowledge of audit tools and experience of audit
* To have knowledge of clinical standards in physiotherapy or occupational therapy
* To have a clear understanding of the role of Clinical Lead Therapist in the approach of their professional duties in a team
* Must be able to demonstrate a sound awareness of current NHS issues
Experience
* Comprehensive experience as an experienced therapist in areas of practice relevant to the team
* Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
* Evidence of effective teamworking
* Evidence of effective leadership or supervision
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 of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
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