Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to team lead the Rheumatology therapy team. The successful candidate will possess the skills necessary to provide high-quality, effective therapy treatment for patients within the Rheumatology outpatient setting to ensure the provision of high, effective therapy intervention. The successful candidate will play a key operational and developmental role within the team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Main duties of the job To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-CSTO-7127645 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached. Person Specification Knowledge Requirements Essential High level of clinical knowledge of Rheumatological conditions and treatments Advanced clinical reasoning skills gained through learning, clinical practice and clinical experience Familiarity with the N.I.C.E guidelines for Rheumatology Has excellent teaching skills Has excellent interpersonal skills Can demonstrate leadership skills Experience of change management skills Supervisory skills Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Is able to lead service developments Must have excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties Remain updated with professional practice and new research Knowledge of clinical governance and its application to therapy Qualifications Essential Graduate diploma or degree in physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Is a clinical educator Extensive post graduate experience Specialist Rheumatology knowledge at postgraduate level Evidence of relevant specialist postgraduate courses/CPD Some management training and evidence of leadership/management skills Further Training Essential Professional knowledge acquired through specialist training to masters level or equivalent Desirable Supplementary prescribing Experience Essential Must have substantial experience of working as a band 6 in rheumatology Experience in handling emotionally upset patients Experience in clinical supervision and teaching of physiotherapy/occupational therapy students, assistants and medical students NHS experience and the awareness of current policies and procedures Current knowledge of evidence base practice relevant to the position Contributed and carried out clinical audit Teaching experience Contractual requirements Essential Ability to travel between Kings Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital Desirable Car owner and driver Person Specification Knowledge Requirements Essential High level of clinical knowledge of Rheumatological conditions and treatments Advanced clinical reasoning skills gained through learning, clinical practice and clinical experience Familiarity with the N.I.C.E guidelines for Rheumatology Has excellent teaching skills Has excellent interpersonal skills Can demonstrate leadership skills Experience of change management skills Supervisory skills Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Is able to lead service developments Must have excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties Remain updated with professional practice and new research Knowledge of clinical governance and its application to therapy Qualifications Essential Graduate diploma or degree in physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Is a clinical educator Extensive post graduate experience Specialist Rheumatology knowledge at postgraduate level Evidence of relevant specialist postgraduate courses/CPD Some management training and evidence of leadership/management skills Further Training Essential Professional knowledge acquired through specialist training to masters level or equivalent Desirable Supplementary prescribing Experience Essential Must have substantial experience of working as a band 6 in rheumatology Experience in handling emotionally upset patients Experience in clinical supervision and teaching of physiotherapy/occupational therapy students, assistants and medical students NHS experience and the awareness of current policies and procedures Current knowledge of evidence base practice relevant to the position Contributed and carried out clinical audit Teaching experience Contractual requirements Essential Ability to travel between Kings Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital Desirable Car owner and driver 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. 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. 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)