Job summary 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!
Main duties of the job About the Job The post will be part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team which will offer assessment and treatment for patients in the east of Berkshire.
You will supervise the team on a day-to-day basis.
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.
To identify service developments, and contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the service and have responsibility for defined projects.
To be responsible for a highly complex caseload using an interdisciplinary, patient focused rehabilitative approach.
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 Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust.
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us.
Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Qualified OT or PT with current HCPC registration Significant post qualification experience in physical health including complex conditions, and a clear understanding of the NHS Demonstrable leadership experience 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.
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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.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Desirable Member of a clinical interest group Training Essential Evidence of comprehensive post graduate training including attendance at recent post graduate/validated courses relevant to the field of Rehabilitation of Older People & Falls Evidence of comprehensive post graduate training including attendance at recent post graduate/validated courses relevant to the field of Rehabilitation of Older People & Falls Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant post graduate courses Previous Experience Essential Evidence of experience in the rehabilitation of the older adults to a level of in depth knowledge and expertise Comprehensive range of supervisory experience Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential High level of clinical knowledge and skill in Rehabilitation of Older People Awareness of community working and structures Basic computer literacy Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel to multiple sites