Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: The post-holder’s base will be Pilgrim Hospital in Boston with an expectation to travel and work on at least one other site. The other site will most likely be Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln.
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (7 day working including weekend and bank holidays) Job ref 357-PR-1986-24
Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Base+1: Pilgrim Hospital and one other site (most likely Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln). Town Boston Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/03/2025 23:59
Lead Occupational Therapist B7
NHS AfC: Band 7
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety – Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
The Occupational Therapy Department at Pilgrim Hospital is a dynamic and evolving department and you will be encouraged to actively participate in service development and evaluation. This is an exciting time to join us!
Job overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably skilled, experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to take this Band 7 Occupational Therapist opportunity in our service.
This will include providing support, leadership and professional development to Occupational Therapy teams working across a variety of inpatient wards. You will therefore need to be skilled in identifying and managing the varying rehabilitation and discharge needs of complex patients. This may include daily contribution to find innovative discharge solutions, support for patient flow initiatives and contribute to a system-wide MDT approach.
You will be responsible for the professional support and training of Occupational Therapy staff across many wards as well as deputising for the Site Lead Occupational Therapist. You will have the opportunity to work in integrated therapy teams whilst also delivering specialist patient care. The role offers team working, autonomy, variety and significant development opportunities, both in leadership and clinical skills. This role is ideal for experienced Band 6 OTs with advanced clinical skills wishing to develop further into a senior position or for existing Band 7s looking for a new challenge. Previous NHS experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for working alongside the existing therapy team of Occupational Therapists (Band 5 and 6) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (Band 2, 3 and 4). You will participate in the established 7-day service with a commitment of 1 weekend in 4 with rest days during the week.
High standards of clinical performance are essential, together with exemplary leadership skills and an interest in developing your managerial potential. The successful candidate will act as a clinical specialist Occupational Therapist within a designated area/team. In addition you will be well organised with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to teach. The department frequently takes students on placement and you will be expected to commit to regular participation in undergraduate clinical education and supporting newly qualified staff through Preceptorship. The role has supervision and staff management responsibility and your development will be supported by a team of band 7 peers and the Site Lead Occupational Therapist. Demonstrable experience at a senior level is essential.
Person specification
* Very good knowledge and awareness of OT practice within the inpatient setting. Evidence-informed, occupation-focused practitioner able to critically appraise existing and emerging evidence.
* Team Leadership skills demonstrating ability to develop and maintain team cohesion, whilst supporting the work and direction of the occupational therapy department as a whole.
* Supportive of others including peers, own team and managers and demonstrate ability to develop and maintain interdisciplinary team working.
* Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
* Training, teaching and presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently and make decisions within own level of authority.
* Self-directed learner.
* IT Skills.
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework.
* Demonstrated ability to support staff development and manage performance issues when required.
Qualifications
* HCPC Registration.
* Dip.COT or BSc OT or MSc.
* Evidence of post-graduate courses at M level/ research/CPD relevant to the speciality Practice Education accreditation.
* BAOT Member.
* Relevant Management, Leadership, Teaching courses/qualifications.
Previous Experience
* Experience of working at Band 6 level or above, demonstrating the ability to work on own initiative.
* Experience of working within the speciality of acute surgery.
* Evidence of participation in Clinical Governance and quality assurance activities, including audit & service development.
* Experience of supervising staff and students.
* Experience of developing processes and practices which underpin patient safety and quality of care.
* Evidence of involvement in organisations which support the clinical area eg RCOT specialist sections.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
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