Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a new post, there will be a wide range of opportunities to develop the role in Medicine and MOP at UHS, working with the MDT and partner services in the community. We are therefore looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed individual to lead service development and provide expert clinical support to the therapy department. The primary focus of the role will be to support complex case management, however there will also be an expectation to support the frailty pathways across UHS acute services.
As a clinical leader, there is a need for you to provide teaching, supervision and development opportunities to team leaders and specialist therapy staff, across the department and wider Trust. At UHS Always Improving is a key trust value, therefore support will be given towards your own continued learning, and personal and professional development. Alongside education at UHS, we have excellent links and teaching opportunities with the University of Southampton.
For this specific role we are also looking for someone who is engaged, motivated and with;
1. Experience managing and leading a team, ideally within Elderly Care and Medicine.
2. Excellent communication skills to support the MDT working relationship.
3. Experience managing collaborative projects, including engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Evidence of leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse team.
5. Evidence of providing teaching to wider MDT, therapy teams and students.
6. Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
1. Experience developing service improvement or governance.
2. Understanding of Proportionate care, appropriate assessment techniques and supporting others to implement these plans to aid discharge.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
* Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience
* Significant relevant clinical experience with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in Occupational Therapy practice
* Current HCPC registration
* Teaching experience
* Experience of supervising and managing others including students and qualified therapy staff
* Previous experience within relevant clinical area
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
* Experience managing large collaborative projects, including engaging with and influencing external stakeholders
* Experience writing journal articles or leading formal research
Desirable
* Management qualification, or equivalent experience
* Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
* Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
* Attendance at Student education course
* Experience working in an acute hospital setting
* Experience developing and leading training programmes
Skills and competencies
Essential
* Working autonomously
* Report writing
* Change management
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills
* Project management
Trust Values
Essential
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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
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UK Registration
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