Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in Burnley

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Main Purpose

To provide robust and effective leadership to a specialised therapy team. The post will support the Senior Management Team in the delivery of services, quality improvement, and clinical governance.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• This role carries line management responsibility for members of the AHP team.
• The post holder will form part of the service management team.
• The post holder is expected to foster good relationships and work closely with multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external.
• Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team.
• Responsible to maintain robust communication networks with the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director and other agencies and professions.
• Responsible to develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders.
• The post holder is expected to represent Brainkind at meetings/forums as required.
• Proven experience of working in an appropriate service across healthcare settings.
• Demonstrable experience of evidence-based practice, research, audit, and outcome measures.
• Highly specialist knowledge and application of therapy assessments and interventions using complex level clinical reasoning.
• Evidence of managing a team of staff including setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment, and disciplinary issues.
• An ability to work autonomously and to set own and service priorities, providing guidance and objectives for the team.
• An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to therapist/therapy service performance.
• An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice.

About You

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with Health and Care Professionals Council.
• Current registration with Professional Body (RCOT/CSP) if appropriate.
• Relevant post-registration training and experience and relevant leadership experience and training in a health/social care setting.
• Member of an appropriate Professional Specialist Interest Group is desirable.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary of £51,225 - £58,617 FTE DOE.
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata.
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Group life assurance, eye care vouchers, and free parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Long service and staff awards.
• Simply Health insurance cash plan.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that prioritises wellbeing and career development.

If this position sounds of interest to you, apply today by clicking Apply Now button. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

We are a team of passionate and dedicated individuals working towards improving the lives of those who depend on us. Witnessing the challenges that our community faces and seeing them overcome is what motivates us every day.