Job summary University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic, proactive and compassionate lead for our Occupational Therapy service. Therapy services are critical to the effective delivery of high-quality patient care across UHP the acute, community and outpatient services we deliver. Therefore, the successful candidate must have the drive, skill and knowledge to step into the role with a focus on continued cultural and service improvement and One Devon partnership working. The post holder is required to support the Therapy Service Line Cluster Manager in all aspects of day-to-day operational service delivery. The successful candidate will join a well-established, supportive and experienced Therapies service line management team. If you are people centred, value working within the NHS, and are keen to continue making a positive difference through an effective leadership and management role then this is the post for you. Potential candidates must be an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, have recent experience of leadership, management and service improvement within the acute setting at a senior level. For further information please contact Donna Pike - Therapies Service Line Manager on 01752 432230 or email donna.pikenhs.net. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job To lead and manage the University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trusts Occupational Therapy service (inpatients, Outpatients and Community Hospital). To operationally plan and, co-ordinate, develop, evaluate and manage the Occupational Therapy Services throughout the Trust Including recruitment, appraisal, performance and CPD. To be accountable for service delivery, liaising with other agencies as appropriate, line managing team leaders and dealing with complaints. In collaboration with the Service Line Cluster Manager; be responsible for proposing, creating, implementing and evaluating departmental policies. Also interpreting and implementing Trust and National strategic and policy changes. To contribute to the wider issues of the Clinical Support Services Care Group as agreed with the Service Line Cluster Manager and the Clinical Support Services Care Group Manager. To support and assist the Service Line Cluster Manager in managing physical resources and budgets. To deputise for the Service Line Cluster Manager. To carry clinical caseload in designated speciality Senior or Specialist level. Ratio to be agreed. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Band 8a incremental start point will depend on expereince. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 216-EG-C6764071 Job locations Occupational Therapy Department, Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will lead and manage the Occupational Therapy Service in collaboration with the Therapies SLCM, the post holder is responsible for ensuring: - Compassion leadership, promoting effective culture in line with UHP staff charter. The environment is one in which excellence in clinical care will flourish, services are patient centred and that a culture of continuous quality improvement is developed in line with UHP strategic priorities. Including the preparation of business plans and advising where/how Occupational Therapy services fit into wider hospital changes and developments. Ensuring that the projected capacity, waiting list and quality targets are being met within agreed financial (including budgetary) constraints and having regard to corporate policies and procedures, for service level agreements and commissioned contracts for all areas of responsibility. All student contracts are in place and met. The availability of services are optimised for the benefit of patients and that appropriate contingency arrangements are made if it is not possible (for whatever reason) for the Occupational Therapy department to provide a normal service. To continue to determine and implement meaningful IT systems, capable of delivering reports to support the operational management and planning for the Occupational Therapy service. To support the development of effective workforce planning within the profession. To ensure that appropriate demand forecasts are given to the Workforce Development Confederations to secure appropriate funding for training and development. To be proactive and innovative in developing alternative delivery of patient care, within the service and with the other Professions. Co-ordinating, instigating and facilitating research and development projects in the department. To develop and implement business plans in line with UHP strategic ambition, to support the Trusts and the Occupational Therapy services Strategic Development. To be the professional advisor for other Occupational Therapists employed within the Trust. To continue to have a Clinical involvement and protected Clinical time within the appropriate clinical area. Whilst delivering these key operational requirements, the post holder will ensure that effective performance management arrangements are beings adhered to for the Occupational Therapy service and staff. These will cover, for example: - General and clinical risk including health and safety standards; to assess risks and implement the necessary actions to minimise these within the sphere of responsibility. They must enable staff to attend statutory and essential training. All staff have a personal responsibility to be familiar with the Risk Management Strategy, follow policies and procedures and take all actions necessary to reduce risk. Staff must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory and essential training. Individual performance management arrangements/appraisal of staff. People management (including communication, staff involvement and training and development). Dealing with disciplinary issues. Dealing with complaints. Responding to reported incidents Liaising with the legal department in provision of Occupational Therapy patient notes. Co-ordinating the support of undergraduate students (Physiotherapy students on clinical placements and Medical Students via SSUs). Clinical governance-constantly monitoring, implementing and reporting. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will lead and manage the Occupational Therapy Service in collaboration with the Therapies SLCM, the post holder is responsible for ensuring: - Compassion leadership, promoting effective culture in line with UHP staff charter. The environment is one in which excellence in clinical care will flourish, services are patient centred and that a culture of continuous quality improvement is developed in line with UHP strategic priorities. Including the preparation of business plans and advising where/how Occupational Therapy services fit into wider hospital changes and developments. Ensuring that the projected capacity, waiting list and quality targets are being met within agreed financial (including budgetary) constraints and having regard to corporate policies and procedures, for service level agreements and commissioned contracts for all areas of responsibility. All student contracts are in place and met. The availability of services are optimised for the benefit of patients and that appropriate contingency arrangements are made if it is not possible (for whatever reason) for the Occupational Therapy department to provide a normal service. To continue to determine and implement meaningful IT systems, capable of delivering reports to support the operational management and planning for the Occupational Therapy service. To support the development of effective workforce planning within the profession. To ensure that appropriate demand forecasts are given to the Workforce Development Confederations to secure appropriate funding for training and development. To be proactive and innovative in developing alternative delivery of patient care, within the service and with the other Professions. Co-ordinating, instigating and facilitating research and development projects in the department. To develop and implement business plans in line with UHP strategic ambition, to support the Trusts and the Occupational Therapy services Strategic Development. To be the professional advisor for other Occupational Therapists employed within the Trust. To continue to have a Clinical involvement and protected Clinical time within the appropriate clinical area. Whilst delivering these key operational requirements, the post holder will ensure that effective performance management arrangements are beings adhered to for the Occupational Therapy service and staff. These will cover, for example: - General and clinical risk including health and safety standards; to assess risks and implement the necessary actions to minimise these within the sphere of responsibility. They must enable staff to attend statutory and essential training. All staff have a personal responsibility to be familiar with the Risk Management Strategy, follow policies and procedures and take all actions necessary to reduce risk. Staff must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory and essential training. Individual performance management arrangements/appraisal of staff. People management (including communication, staff involvement and training and development). Dealing with disciplinary issues. Dealing with complaints. Responding to reported incidents Liaising with the legal department in provision of Occupational Therapy patient notes. Co-ordinating the support of undergraduate students (Physiotherapy students on clinical placements and Medical Students via SSUs). Clinical governance-constantly monitoring, implementing and reporting. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy BSc or MSc HCPC Registration Broad demonstrable clinical experience with expert specialist knowledge in identified clinical area of Occupational Therapy. Desirable Professional Leadership and Management Qualification. Currently a member of RCOT or has the intention of joining Knowledge and Skills Essential Varied and evidenced post graduate demonstrable experience with board clinical experience working at a senior/specialist level within the NHS Occupational Therapy service. Demonstrable management experience within an Occupational Therapy Department and high level of skill and experience of leading an acute trust Occupational Therapy team. Professional creditability/proven skill as an Occupational Therapist at a senior level. In depth understanding of NHS developments, clinical governance and Occupational Therapy issues. Desirable Previous demonstrable management experience at this level within an Acute / Community Trust. Understanding and demonstrable experience of activity management (including waiting lists) and financial matters. Previous demonstrable experience of collaborative working with other groups of health professionals, other than own. Aware of constraints. Understanding of how to measure workload/capacity and business planning. Aptitude and abilites Essential Proven/high level of interpersonal skills both verbal and written. Ability to cope with regular staff problems, complaints, performance issues. Proactive approach to service development and management of change. Desirable Budgetary skills. Ability to influence and educate other professionals on the role of Occupational Therapy. Disposition, attitude and motivation Essential Proven leadership skills and team skills. Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of services for patients and standards in delivery. Positive approach to personal development and development of others. Inspire others and lead to by example. Desirable Able to negotiate with and influence other and own professions effectively. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy BSc or MSc HCPC Registration Broad demonstrable clinical experience with expert specialist knowledge in identified clinical area of Occupational Therapy. Desirable Professional Leadership and Management Qualification. Currently a member of RCOT or has the intention of joining Knowledge and Skills Essential Varied and evidenced post graduate demonstrable experience with board clinical experience working at a senior/specialist level within the NHS Occupational Therapy service. Demonstrable management experience within an Occupational Therapy Department and high level of skill and experience of leading an acute trust Occupational Therapy team. Professional creditability/proven skill as an Occupational Therapist at a senior level. In depth understanding of NHS developments, clinical governance and Occupational Therapy issues. Desirable Previous demonstrable management experience at this level within an Acute / Community Trust. Understanding and demonstrable experience of activity management (including waiting lists) and financial matters. Previous demonstrable experience of collaborative working with other groups of health professionals, other than own. Aware of constraints. Understanding of how to measure workload/capacity and business planning. Aptitude and abilites Essential Proven/high level of interpersonal skills both verbal and written. Ability to cope with regular staff problems, complaints, performance issues. Proactive approach to service development and management of change. Desirable Budgetary skills. Ability to influence and educate other professionals on the role of Occupational Therapy. Disposition, attitude and motivation Essential Proven leadership skills and team skills. Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of services for patients and standards in delivery. Positive approach to personal development and development of others. Inspire others and lead to by example. Desirable Able to negotiate with and influence other and own professions effectively. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address Occupational Therapy Department, Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)