Join our therapy led Own Bed Instead teamthat consists of AHPs (Allied Health Professionals) and works in conjunction with Dudley Clinical Hub, providing urgent community response to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital. You will lead the team, act as a role model, encourage a shared vision and provide highly skilled clinical expertise.
This role is suitable for an occupational therapist or physiotherapist who is passionate, driven, and dynamic in their approach, with extensive knowledge in rehabilitation, assessment, and treatment of individuals with complex conditions. The role will involve working closely with the MDT and organisational partners to drive the service forward to deliver on the ethos of 'Community First, Hospital when Necessary.'
Job banding is indicative of job matching outcome.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for day-to-day management of a team of Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistant practitioners within the Own Bed Instead service within Dudley.
To be an expert therapist in the provision of admission avoidance/rehabilitation to a caseload of adult patients with a variety of conditions, to avoid hospital admission, and facilitate safe discharge from hospital.
To lead the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective and efficient assessment of complex conditions and rehabilitation services are provided.
To provide leadership, training, supervision and appraisals for more junior staff.
To work collaboratively with other services within Dudley, such as West Midlands Ambulance Service, DGFT, Dudley local authority and other community services to ensure a seamless transition of care.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification attached, these are indicative of job matching outcome.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* BSc degree in physiotherapy or occupational Therapy or Equivalent
* Masters level qualification or modules or sufficient comparable experience of advance therapy practice
* Registered with HCPC
Knowledge and Training
* Extensive experience of working with complex patients requiring rehabilitation
* Knowledge of rehabilitation at postgraduate level
* Excellent knowledge of legislation, clinical guidelines and governance and the ability to develop and organise the therapy service in accordance with these
* Leadership and management training
Experience
* Experience of effectively managing complex patients with a variety of conditions such as frailty, falls, existing long-term conditions and multiply comorbidities
* Comprehensive experience of multi-disciplinary working
* Documented evidence of CPD
* Involvement in research and/or clinical evaluation and audit
* Experience of Student and junior staff supervision
* Experience of community working
* Previous leadership experience
Communication & Relationship Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to build effective working relationships and work in a team
* Ability to understand team dynamics and lead a team effectively - positively impacting the culture of the department
* Able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
* Good presentation skills both written and verbal
* Networking skills with other healthcare professionals at a regional and national level
Analytical & Judgement Skills
* Advance analytical and clinical skills to assess complex patients requiring therapy and to formulate and review evidence-based care plans
* Negotiation and problem-solving skills
* Ability to adapt to change and support others within the service to adapt.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands
* Ability to reflect on and critically appraise staff and own performance.
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Ability to manage large, busy and complex caseload and experience of service delivery in a variety of different settings including the community
* Awareness of standards of record keeping.
* Good knowledge and application of clinical governance issues
* Able to commute to meet the needs of the job
* Flexible approach to therapy situations
* Experience of service/ project development and ability to drive Trust wide improvements in patient care
Physical Skills
* Experience of using patient information computer systems. To be fully IT literate, including accurate keyboard, word processing and data inputting skills
* Ability to engage in the safe moving and handling practices with patients and equipment
* Able to independently travel to meet the needs of the job. This includes being able to carry large pieces of equipment and falls response equipment and being able to respond within the 2hr urgent community response time frame. Note - public transport will not support all areas covered across the borough.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
* Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
* Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
* Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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.
Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
Operational Lead for Community Rehab Services
£46,148 to £52,809 a yearpro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
253-1124-6759352
Job locations
Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
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