Occupational Therapist - Care of Older Adults Band 7 - Fixed Term
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We would be delighted to receive applicants to join our diverse and friendly team at University Hospital Lewisham. We have a rare fixed-term vacancy arise in our Care of the Elderly Occupational therapy leadership team.
You will work closely with the AHP team and the wider MDT across the Care of Older Adults wards. You will have excellent peer support from our established AHP lead workforce including OT leads within all acute specialities.
This post is suitable for a new or developing band 7 as well as those with experience looking for a change.
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic team player to maximise the potential of the service and direct the team in its ongoing development. We are keen for a leader who is passionate about service development and innovation.
7-day working for Therapies is under development within the Trust and the postholder may be required to undertake a different working pattern, including weekends.
It is an exciting time to join us at UHL, at a time of expansion but also a point where there is lots of innovation (within therapies but also trust wide).
Applicants should be committed to delivering a high quality service based on your knowledge of evidence based practice and clinical governance.
Staff development is actively encouraged with access to a large training fund, including for externally provided courses. Learning and personal development is encouraged and we have a well-established appraisal system and funding for relevant external and internal courses.
The successful applicant will be supervised by Lead OT to ensure they are supported in their role and professional development. Peer support is encouraged with a trust wide band 7 support group and strong links with equivalent post at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich.
As part of the senior clinical Occupational Therapy team on the UHL site, the post holder will deputise for the Occupational Therapy Site Lead UHL as required, with development and insight into operational leadership encouraged for the postholder.
Key Relationships
Internal Include: Therapy Managers and Therapy leads, own Teams, referring clinicians, MDTs, HR, Divisional and Trust Boards.
External Include: GPs, Community Services, LA, AHP managers and leads, Voluntary services, RCOT, HCPC DoH Networks, NHSE, HEEs, Colleges and Schools.
The UHL therapy team is renowned for being a supportive, friendly and inclusive team. The hospital is only a short journey away from Central London, linked by both National Rail from London Bridge Station and via the DLR.
We Recognise That Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement.
EDI Aspirations
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
* Improving the experience of staff with disability.
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
* Making equalities mainstream.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Flynn Job title: Occupational Therapy Lead Email address: s.flynn1@nhs.net Telephone number: 07918331617.
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