Candidates should have significant experience in physical health, demonstrated leadership capability, and current HCPC registration. The role entails conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, managing clinical practice changes, and ensuring compliance with data protection standards. With flexible working arrangements available, the Trust encourages applications and prioritizes an inclusive recruitment process.
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step into a Team Lead role?
Do you want to join an 'Outstanding' Trust that values your clinical expertise and supports your leadership development?
We are seeking an OT Team Lead to manage and support staff at our Slough based Inpatient Unit. On occasion you may need to provide leadership cover across our Maidenhead Inpatient Unit. Both our units are community physical health wards which is a key stepping stone for adult patients transitioning back into the community following surgery or acute medical care.
This is a unique opportunity for an OT with extensive experience in physical health needs to team lead in a hospital-based environment. In this hands-on role you'll have your own caseload, however your main focus will be supervising a team of OTs handling complex cases. You'll enjoy being a part of the professional development of junior colleagues. Working closely with the Physiotherapy Lead and Inpatient Service Manager in the wider Therapy Team, you'll help positively shape patient care and service improvements.
Working Pattern and Service Operating Hours
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8-4, with flexible working arrangements considered. We welcome both full-time and part-time applications (from 30 hours per week).
Applications are processed as they are received. We would encourage you to apply asap as vacancies can close early!
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As clinical expert in your specialist area, you'll lead the Occupational Therapy contribution to the multidisciplinary team (MDT) on inpatient wards.
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Plan and deliver Occupational Therapy for patients with wide ranging complex physical conditions and diverse presentations, taking lead responsibility for their care.
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Autonomously manage a caseload of patients with highly complex needs, conducting assessments and developing patient-centred care plans.
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Work as part of the MDT, including case conferences and discharge planning, ensuring patient information is managed professionally in line with confidentiality and data protection standards.
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Supervise and support Band 6 and Band 5 Occupational Therapists, OT assistants, and multi-therapy assistants, ensuring ongoing supervision, appraisals, and training to maintain high-quality service.
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Provide professional training and support to the MDT in your specialist area.
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Lead the implementation of changes in clinical practice, including planning, developing, and evaluating services, and managing projects such as audits and research.
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Foster key relationships with various healthcare teams, including acute care, secondary care, primary care and GPs, intermediate care teams & social services, clinical governance & patient safety managers community matrons, case managers and district nurses.
About us
The must haves for this role:
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Qualified OT with current HCPC registration
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Significant post qualification experience in physical health including complex conditions, and a clear understanding of the NHS
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Demonstrable leadership experience
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Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
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