Job summary Are you looking to progress your career and be at the forefront of change?Mid Bedfordshire Community Health Services are looking for a part time band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to be part of the Community Occupational Therapy service within the Primary Care Home Team.
We are a 7 day service 8am-9pm.You will need to be an experienced therapist to act as a source of expert advice, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services whilst deputising for the Team Lead.
Main duties of the job You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Support Workers, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire.
You will build close links with the professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.You will need to be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Take pride in your work, be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change.
Being a collaborative worker, with the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders will be essential.As a band 7 Clinical Lead, you will deputise for the Therapy Team Lead, oversee the clinical decision making and performance of the team, line manage and supervise qualified members of staff within the team, supporting them to provide an excellent level of service to the population of Mid Bedfordshire.
There is also an expectation to support student placements and mentoring for university apprenticeships.Occupational Therapists play a key role in shaping and developing the service provided and with this there will be opportunities to develop the role and service in a collaborative approach with Social Care colleagues and the acute settings.
About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve.
Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; all to support enhanced skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual.
Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancyAll applicants need to hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC as well as holding leadership experience with team management skills.Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements to travel across the county of Bedfordshire.For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Jodie Crew 07393762383 Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential BSc Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Health and Care Professional Council registered Post graduate experience in a variety of specialties Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Masters Qualification Experience Essential Significant and relevant post graduate experience, including community experience Significant experience of clinical leadership Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working Demonstrate experience in a lead role in clinical education of less experienced staff Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up to date clinical skills Experience of complex assessment of health and social needs Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality Desirable Relevant teaching/mentoring and evidence of teaching skills Knowledge and Skills Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Flexible and self-motivated Ability to organize, prioritise and delegate.
Ability to problem solve, be resourceful and react to changes to demands positively.
Able to initiate new ideas Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate.
Other Essential oAble to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.