Candidates must be qualified OTs or PTs with current HCPC registration, substantial experience in physical health conditions, and demonstrated leadership skills. The position offers flexible full-time and part-time arrangements, with a work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8-4. The role includes critical interactions with various healthcare teams, reinforcing the trust’s commitment to excellence and patient care in the transition of patients from hospital to the community. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, encouraging prompt submission.
1 Year Fixed Term Contract which can be amended to a Secondment Post with the potential to be a permanent Post.
Are you an experienced 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 or PT Deputy 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 a therapist 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.
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!
About the Job
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The post will be part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team which will offer assessment and treatment for patients in the east of Berkshire.
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You will supervise the team on a day-to-day basis.
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You will provide clinical leadership and specialist advice, through supervision of more junior staff, Multi Therapy Assistants, support workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
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To identify service developments, and contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the service and have responsibility for defined projects.
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To be responsible for a highly complex caseload using an interdisciplinary, patient focused rehabilitative approach.
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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 or PT 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. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
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