Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist – Specialist Medicine and Renal

Job title:

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist – Specialist Medicine and Renal

Company

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryWe are looking to recruit an inspiring and experienced Occupational Therapist to lead our specialist medicine and renal therapy team at Hammersmith Hospital for a one year maternity leave cover.You will have the opportunity to lead an integrated therapy team whilst also delivering specialist patient care. Within this role you will also support the student education lead and be the equipment lead across the three main Imperial hospital sites. In collaboration with the clinical service lead, you will support the delivery of a high quality and responsive service. As a skilled clinician, you will develop patient pathways and work practices, motivate and develop people and forge close partnerships with colleagues and services within and external to the Trust. You must be committed to interdisciplinary learning, audit and research and to developing your own clinical expertise in the management of a complex caseload of patients.This is a split clinical and leadership post mainly based at the Hammersmith hospital site and will provide:

• Site Occupational Therapy leadership for inpatient therapies including support for patient flow initiatives
• Day to day clinical leadership to renal, gastro, cardiology and specialist medicine wards
• Professional support to occupational therapists in other specialties
• Support the Therapies student education role across the three main Imperial hospital sites
• Working as the Equipment Lead

Hammersmith Hospital is a specialist hospital renowned for its strong research connections. It offers a range of services, including renal, haematology, cancer and cardiology care, and provides the regional specialist heart attack centre.Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be an advanced specialist in their field fulfilling a specialist clinical role within their area of expertise. This role will focus on innovative clinical leadership and delivering a high quality, robust and responsive service.
• The post holder will provide aspirational clinical support to other therapists within the team and will ensure delivery of a service that is informed by best evidence and expert knowledge.
• The post holder will lead on both discipline specific, inter-professional and cross boundary service development projects that are of a standard that can be presented at peer reviewed conferences.
• The post holder will encourage involvement in shaping research ideas and involvement in therapy research projects relevant to their area of expertise. Education and training will be a key deliverable with the expectation that this is provided both locally and at a regional level.

About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential

• Diploma/ Degree in relevant AHP profession
• Evidence of structured training on appraisal and supervisory skills
• Leadership/ Management training
• Evidence of post graduate training in basic research skills e.g. literature reviews, critical appraisal.

Desirable

• Masters or PhD degree in relevant subject
• Membership of relevant professional groups or Specialist interest group

ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience post qualification with evidenced experience at a senior level within relevant speciality
• Experience of supervising qualified therapy staff and students
• Experience of managing staff on performance and other workforce policies
• Experience of incident investigation and implementation of change of practice as a result

Desirable

• Experience at band 8a level

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssential

• Expert clinical reasoning skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of the relevant clinical area.
• Ability to articulate vision of the therapy service in the clinical area.
• To lead, inspire motivate and empower teams using effective clinical leadership qualities in an integrated service
• To lead, inspire motivate and empower teams using effective clinical leadership qualities in an integrated service

Desirable

• Advanced computer skills.
• Evidence of presentation at national level

Person Specification
Education/ QualificationsEssential

• Diploma/ Degree in relevant AHP profession
• Evidence of structured training on appraisal and supervisory skills
• Leadership/ Management training
• Evidence of post graduate training in basic research skills e.g. literature reviews, critical appraisal.

Desirable

• Masters or PhD degree in relevant subject
• Membership of relevant professional groups or Specialist interest group

ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience post qualification with evidenced experience at a senior level within relevant speciality
• Experience of supervising qualified therapy staff and students
• Experience of managing staff on performance and other workforce policies
• Experience of incident investigation and implementation of change of practice as a result

Desirable

• Experience at band 8a level

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssential

• Expert clinical reasoning skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of the relevant clinical area.
• Ability to articulate vision of the therapy service in the clinical area.
• To lead, inspire motivate and empower teams using effective clinical leadership qualities in an integrated service
• To lead, inspire motivate and empower teams using effective clinical leadership qualities in an integrated service

Desirable

• Advanced computer skills.
• Evidence of presentation at national level

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressHammersmith HospitalLondonW12 0HSEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:35:04 GMT

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