Job summary An exciting new role has opened to become part of the Allied Health Professions leadership team for acute services at Bury Care Organisation. This post is suitable for an Occupational Therapist (OT) already in a leadership position or an OT who has significant clinical experience looking to make their next career step. The role includes operational management of a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists at Fairfield General Hospital, across a specific clinical area (stroke) and taking the professional lead for Occupational Therapists across the Directorate. For applicants currently in a clinical role, there will be the opportunity to work within your professional role and the clinical speciality. We would welcome applicants who have the evidence of skills and training at a Band 7 level or those already in an existing leadership position. To develop your career, the successful applicant will gain experience in a busy and changing environment where there is a proactive approach to evidence-based practice, service development and continuing professional development. Applicants will also be supported to develop both your clinical and strategic leadership skills. Main duties of the job To provide professional support for specific AHP staff group (Occupational Therapy) and clinical support within speciality (stroke). To provide operational management and evaluation of the physiotherapy and occupational therapy service. To contribute to future plans and service development initiatives To manage staffing issues, recruitment and retention, workforce and succession planning. To monitor/manage quality indicators and response times for your service. To be responsible for clinical governance issues: to undertake risk assessments; to investigate incidents; and resolve complaints. The service is working towards a 7-day model and as such you will be expected to be flexible in terms of working patterns including weekends, bank holidays and extra hours if necessary. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our threecore values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-BCO-P499-24-B Job locations Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent HCPC Registered Desirable Management Qualification Knowledge/experience Essential Highly developed specialist knowledge/experience/training to Masters level or equivalent. Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio. Substantial post graduate experience Extensive experience including a substantial amount of time within a Team leader role. Knowledge of budgetary and finance issues Ability to manage designated team, setting appraisal and performance targets for staff. Good working knowledge of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management. Understanding of relationships between health and partner organisations. Skills Essential Excellent written/verbal communication skills Ability to communicate persuasively across a range of professional and other groups Ability to interpret, critically appraise and utilise information and research to demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based approaches to management. Ability to plan and organise designated service. Ability to interpret a range of clinical, professional, managerial and Trust policies Effective presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent HCPC Registered Desirable Management Qualification Knowledge/experience Essential Highly developed specialist knowledge/experience/training to Masters level or equivalent. Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio. Substantial post graduate experience Extensive experience including a substantial amount of time within a Team leader role. Knowledge of budgetary and finance issues Ability to manage designated team, setting appraisal and performance targets for staff. Good working knowledge of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management. Understanding of relationships between health and partner organisations. Skills Essential Excellent written/verbal communication skills Ability to communicate persuasively across a range of professional and other groups Ability to interpret, critically appraise and utilise information and research to demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based approaches to management. Ability to plan and organise designated service. Ability to interpret a range of clinical, professional, managerial and Trust policies Effective presentation skills 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)