Job summary 'We are excited to be advertising for the role of Lead Occupational Therapist at St Bartholomew's hospital. This position has a key clinical leadership and management role, championing and driving initiatives within the Occupational Therapy profession.Clinically the post holder will support and manage OT's within the Barts Heart centre team and professionally support Barts Cancer Centre OT's, as well as building collaborative relationships across the MDT and external agencies. Their clinical work will support OT's to enable them to deliver diagnostic and clinical care to adult cardiac, respiratory and stroke patients, providing expert advice on complex clinical issues. The role will support the head and deputy head of Therapies in setting the strategic direction for the department and deliver on its key objectives within the field of OT. These objectives are co-created with its workforce and other stakeholders, including our service users. Please note this advert may close early upon receiving a high volume of applications. Main duties of the job We are excited to be advertising for the role of Lead Occupational Therapist at St Bartholomew's hospital. This position has a key clinical leadership and management role, championing and driving initiatives within the Occupational Therapy profession. Clinically the post holder will support and manage OT's within the Barts Heart centre team and professionally support Barts Cancer Centre OT's, as well as building collaborative relationships across the MDT and external agencies. Their clinical work will support OT's to enable them to deliver diagnostic and clinical care to adult cardiac, respiratory and stroke patients, providing expert advice on complex clinical issues. The role will support the head and deputy head of Therapies in setting the strategic direction for the department and deliver on its key objectives within the field of OT. These objectives are co-created with its workforce and other stakeholders, including our service users. We are looking for an experienced and innovative clinician, with experience of quality improvement and staff management, to join our forward-thinking department of Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, exercise physiologists and support staff. You will benefit from a supportive multi-disciplinary team and be able to access a wide range of education and development opportunities to further develop your potential within the four pillars of clinical practice, research, education and leadership. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-6887140SBH-A Job locations St. Bartholomew's Hospital London EC1A 7BE Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Person Specification Experience Essential Clinical experience of a wide range of cardiac, respiratory and critical care services including rehabilitation and end of life care. Clinical experience of managing patients with neurological conditions and cancer Experience of managing senior and junior staff, students and assistants Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects. Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions Experience of work/projects which involve and consult with patients and other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery and improvement Desirable Experience of managing a budget Experience in quality improvement initiatives Working across and leading Trust wide projects Experience of delivering PPI initiatives Experience in performance reviews, including collecting and analysing relevant data and presenting to members of the leadership team Experience of risk and incident management Skills Essential Effective problem solving skills Demonstrates strong leadership skills Good analytical ability High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement. Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a in a timely and confident manner. Ability to develop a culture of openness and partnership. Ability to develop staff both operationally and professionally Ensuring continuous development to promote job satisfaction and retention Models, and is able to encourage others in being innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of services Demonstrates flexibility in approach and attitude both operationally and strategically. Can identify, assess and manage potential risks in work for self and others and manage any consequence to patients which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and/or unpleasant to self, patients and others Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational therapy HCPC registration Evidence of postgraduate, masters level training or equivalent specialist experience Desirable Member of RCOT Leadership training Involvement in relevant professional special interest group Other Essential Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity. Able to prioritise, organise and delegate Acts as a role model for such an approach even where this results in challenges to how things are done High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations Person Specification Experience Essential Clinical experience of a wide range of cardiac, respiratory and critical care services including rehabilitation and end of life care. Clinical experience of managing patients with neurological conditions and cancer Experience of managing senior and junior staff, students and assistants Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects. Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions Experience of work/projects which involve and consult with patients and other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery and improvement Desirable Experience of managing a budget Experience in quality improvement initiatives Working across and leading Trust wide projects Experience of delivering PPI initiatives Experience in performance reviews, including collecting and analysing relevant data and presenting to members of the leadership team Experience of risk and incident management Skills Essential Effective problem solving skills Demonstrates strong leadership skills Good analytical ability High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement. Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a in a timely and confident manner. Ability to develop a culture of openness and partnership. Ability to develop staff both operationally and professionally Ensuring continuous development to promote job satisfaction and retention Models, and is able to encourage others in being innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of services Demonstrates flexibility in approach and attitude both operationally and strategically. Can identify, assess and manage potential risks in work for self and others and manage any consequence to patients which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and/or unpleasant to self, patients and others Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational therapy HCPC registration Evidence of postgraduate, masters level training or equivalent specialist experience Desirable Member of RCOT Leadership training Involvement in relevant professional special interest group Other Essential Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity. Able to prioritise, organise and delegate Acts as a role model for such an approach even where this results in challenges to how things are done High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address St. Bartholomew's Hospital London EC1A 7BE Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)