Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 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. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. 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. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary Depending on experience £53,755.00 - £60,504.00 Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 188-CL110225 Job locations University Hospital Southampton / Princess Anne Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD 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. Before applying, please take time to read through the attached Job description and Person specification and ensure you meet all the essential criteria. For this specific role we are also looking for someone who is engaged, motivated and with; Experience managing and leading a team, ideally within Elderly Care and Medicine. Excellent communication skills to support the MDT working relationship. Experience managing collaborative projects, including engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Evidence of leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse team. Evidence of providing teaching to wider MDT, therapy teams and students. Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment. It is desirable to have the following skills, although the successful candidate will be supported to build on the following; Experience developing service improvement or governance. Understanding of Proportionate care, appropriate assessment techniques and supportingothers to implement these plans to aid discharge. As a newly created post this is an exciting endeavour for the MOP/Medicine teams and will work alongside a newly created MOP Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and the Division B Therapy Manager to shape the short- and medium-term future of these 2 teams, providing vital support to our less experienced therapy workforce and advocating for the vital role of therapies with these complex caseloads. This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff. As part of this role, you will be expected to work across 7-days on a roster basis, including weekends and bank holidays. Please contact us for further information and for an informal visit. If this is not the therapy role you are looking for, or you want to enquire about other opportunities, please email Annette.Purkisuhs.nhs.uk 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. Before applying, please take time to read through the attached Job description and Person specification and ensure you meet all the essential criteria. For this specific role we are also looking for someone who is engaged, motivated and with; Experience managing and leading a team, ideally within Elderly Care and Medicine. Excellent communication skills to support the MDT working relationship. Experience managing collaborative projects, including engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Evidence of leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse team. Evidence of providing teaching to wider MDT, therapy teams and students. Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment. It is desirable to have the following skills, although the successful candidate will be supported to build on the following; Experience developing service improvement or governance. Understanding of Proportionate care, appropriate assessment techniques and supportingothers to implement these plans to aid discharge. As a newly created post this is an exciting endeavour for the MOP/Medicine teams and will work alongside a newly created MOP Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and the Division B Therapy Manager to shape the short- and medium-term future of these 2 teams, providing vital support to our less experienced therapy workforce and advocating for the vital role of therapies with these complex caseloads. This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff. As part of this role, you will be expected to work across 7-days on a roster basis, including weekends and bank holidays. Please contact us for further information and for an informal visit. If this is not the therapy role you are looking for, or you want to enquire about other opportunities, please email Annette.Purkisuhs.nhs.uk 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 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 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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address University Hospital Southampton / Princess Anne Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)