Job summary
We arelooking for a job-share / part-time service lead for paediatric therapiesworking hours per week. This is permanent role, however, applicationswould be welcomed from applicants looking for a development role on asecondment or fixed term basis.
The team includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy andspecialist play service working jointly with speech and language therapy,community paediatricians, child development centre teams, equipment services,orthotics and early years services to offer community OT and physiotherapyintervention across Worcestershire.
This is adynamic and innovative team with a highly child centred approach to theirintervention working in partnership with families and young people to offerhigh quality care. The service is implementing the Balanced System and hasreviewed its caseload to be able to prioritise care to the right childrenat the right time. This is an exciting time of potential change and developmentfor the service strong leadership is needed to make this process smooth.
You will need to have HCPC registration aseither a physio or OT.
You would need to be prepared to work at all of the basescovered by the team as needed. The work base can be discussed at interview.There is an option for some home working as appropriate.
You will have support from team leaders and clinical leads withinthe team, the clinical services manager (job share partner) and seniormanagement team.
Main duties of the job
You will work inpartnership with your job share partner to provide leadership for thepaediatric therapies team. Line managingthe team leaders and clinical leads; offering clinical and managerial oversightto the therapy teams; leading the team through a period of change andtransformation. Maintaining best practice and quality for the children andyoung people accessing the services. Supporting staff and working towards staffwellbeing. Maintaining policies and procedures for the teams within truststandards. Acting as an advocate for the service.
You willensure all Trust initiatives are interpreted and applied to the service andclinical quality of the offer is maintained through a robust review and auditprocess. Engaging with transformation and change projects, you will keep theneeds of the client group central to all decision making. You will contributeto senior management meetings as required and lead service level meetings andbe responsible for the governance of the service and the quality of practice,such as clinical record keeping and safeguarding. You will hold an overview ofthe recruitment and workforce development for the service. You will collaborateclosely with the clinical services manager, commissioners and transformationpartners to ensure the integrity and quality of the offer to children and youngpeople is maintained.
We willoffer you support and induction. We will enable you to undertake leadershiptraining specific to your experience.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.
What we offer;
1. 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
2. Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
3. Flexible and agile working opportunities
4. Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
5. Wide range of supportive staff networks
6. Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the roleplease refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
7. Extensive experience of practicing within own professional filed
8. Track record of practice/service development
9. Operational management and leading a team
10. Experience in working in a community setting
11. Experience of working in a childrens related field
12. Risk management
Desirable
13. Experience of working with a multidisciplinary/multi-agency approach
Qualifications
Essential
14. Professional qualification at degree or equivalent level
15. Evidence of relevant continual professional development and post graduate study
16. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
17. Masters degree or working towards
18. Management qualification
19. Leadership qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
20. Ability to challenge poor behaviour
21. Role modelling good behaviour
22. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
23. Ability to praise and be supportive to others
24. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
25. Ability to lead and motivate a team
26. Proven ability to work across own professional group
27. Demonstrate good clinical skills
28. Demonstrated sound personal management skills ie. time management, prioritising, planning, organisational and problem-solving
29. Basic computer skills
30. Risk management
Knowledge
Essential
31. Change Management
32. Ability to translate theory into practice
33. Knowledge of current issues in relation to childrens agenda. Including Safeguarding
Desirable
34. Understanding and appreciation of service redesign agenda eg. pathway development
Additional Criteria
Essential
35. Ability to act as an ambassador for the service
36. Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the job