This clinical leadership post sits in the Therapy Team of Oxford Health NHS Trust's South West locality, serving older people in the community. The postholder leads the team's operational management and development while acting as the main contact for expert occupational therapy knowledge across the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers. Work centres on rehabilitation and safe, timely discharge, working with acute, community and social care partners. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work are required.
What the job involves
- Act as the central point of contact for expert knowledge and information for the MDT, patients, families and carers
- Work with the MDT and acute, community and social care partners to remove barriers, solve problems and ensure safe, timely discharge
- Provide clinical leadership to the Therapy Team in the South West locality
- Manage the operational running of the team and support colleagues' professional and clinical development
- Motivate and support a multidisciplinary team to achieve good outcomes
- Influence service delivery and shape the rehabilitation journey of older people across the community
- Maintain up-to‑date working knowledge of current processes and the challenges in this area
- Apply understanding of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and continuing care criteria
- Work within your professional function with appropriate supervision, progressing patients' rehabilitation through to discharge
What’s required
Qualifications
- Professional qualification at degree level or equivalent
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as an occupational therapist
Experience
- Specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in adult care or rehabilitation
- Previous experience as a Band 6 or equivalent
- Experience of supervising other staff alongside your own caseload
- Experience of line managing staff
Skills & knowledge
- Managing conflicting demands
- Communication skills
- Team management and leadership style and skill
- Ability to prioritise and manage own time effectively
Checks & eligibility
- Full valid driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work
Nice to have
- Leadership course or post-graduate CPD
- Post-graduate education specific to the client group
- Awareness of national and local guidelines
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
- Career progression opportunities
- NHS discount across a range of shops, restaurants and retailers
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
