{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nOccupational Therapy Professional Lead with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in ROTHERHAM\n\n Provide a creative outlook and horizon scanning to ensure that the profession delivers services that are as effective as possible, reflecting the needs of the local population and financial resources, now and into the future.Acts as the Occupational Therapy Professional advisor to Care Unit/Care Group to achieve an effective patient centred service.Provides clinical and professional leadership for the profession across multiple clinical teams/services/care unitsEstablishes forums across areas, connecting profession and reducing disenfranchisement and isolationRepresents the profession at agreed forums within the Care Unit, Care Group and Trust wide Professional Advisory GroupsProvides expert professional and specialist advice to the management team and clinicians regarding clinical, professional and service development issues to support transformation, business and clinical governanceEnsures compliance with national standards and implementation within the specialism and profession ensuring consistent delivery of best practiceChallenges clinical practice from a position of professional knowledge and expertiseProvides professional supervision to staff plus clinical and managerial as appropriate.Acts as a role model, supporting and motivating othersUndertakes workforce planning, skill mix reviews, staff recruitment and retention analysis.Leads recruitment of uni-professional staff and improves recruitment and retention through uunderstanding specific local demography and impact on service demand and supplyAssess, develop, support and implement programs of care and treatment to meet the complex and specialist needs of the patients.Promotes multi-disciplinary liaison and collaborative practice within and between services, care units, wider Trust and other agencies. Education Ensure staff have appropriate skills, training, supervision and equipment to safely carry out their roles and escalate where this is not the caseEnsure the professional growth and skills through reflective practice, PAD process, appropriate supervision processes, CPD and wider training and Identifies training, resource and development needs.Responsible for the professional development, supervision and mentoring of registered and non-registered AHP workforce - including opportunities for rotation and apprenticeshipsDevelops induction and/or preceptorship of staffFacilitate and evaluate robust and professional student placements, working collaboratively with the HEIs and Trust AHP Practice Learning and Education FacilitatorProvides advice and support as part of HEI revalidation of pre-registration trainingPlans, delivers and evaluates learning and development to others, both within uni-professional context and across other professions as appropriateEnsures ongoing advice, consultation and education for commissioners, Primary care and other agencies about the role of Occupational Therapy.Contribute to work of Professional body supporting guidance, body of evidence and examples Are you looking for something a bit different, a new challenge, a varied role? Wathwood is an award-winning mental health hospital and prides itself on providing the highest quality of care to our patients. We have exciting opportunities here at Wathwood in our unique Medium Secure setting. We are seeking to recruit a Band 8a Occupational Therapy Professional Lead to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital to provide assessment, risk management, care and treatment to aid recovery and further the patient journey. Interviews for this vacancy will be held on the 10th September 2024. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated manager to join our team, in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients. Therefore, applicants will need to: Have excellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamBe committed to providing the highest standards of carePromote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modellingBe able to take part in the on call rota for the unit We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to success. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team. As Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, you will: Be a highly specialist Occupational Therapist with significant clinical and professional experienceProvide leadership and management for the OT service at WathwoodProvide an in-depth understanding of OT impact across multiple clinical care streams within a team or care unitBe responsible for oversight of professional and strategic planning to utilise resources as appropriate You will be required to complete mandatory training to assist your professional development. "}