Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist – Surgery, Cancer & Renal
Band 8a
Main area Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist – Surgery, cancer and renal Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (weekend working required) Job ref 321-MRC-8275328-B8a-EXT
Site John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals Town Oxford Salary £57,528 – £64,750 per annum/pro-rata Salary period Yearly
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
Thank you for your interest in this exciting role, as Clinical Lead Therapist for the Surgery, Caner and Renal Therapies team. We are seeking a high performing clinician and leader passionate about improving the lives of our patients. This important role will oversee and clinically direct the fantastic team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants working at our Churchill and John Radcliffe sites.
This role brings together therapists working in a range of specialities under one clinical leadership and a structure that will enable a discrete strategic and operational focus.
Main duties of the job
· To provide clinical expertise, effective leadership and service management to therapists working within the Churchill and Vascular, Emergency Surgery and Gastro Therapies teams.
· To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of clinical practice
· To deliver advanced knowledge, skills and clinical expertise in cancer and/or surgical and or renal/urology rehabilitation.
· To nurture and maintain a culture of delivering high quality therapy and rehabilitation services underpinned by robust evidence and delivered within the means of the department.
· To lead the service and its staff, ensuring that professional and organisational standards are upheld.
· To be responsible for clinical governance and performance of the service, reporting directly to the Head of Therapies office.
· To be an integral part of the senior leadership and management structure within Therapies CSU and actively contribute to the department’s programme of work aiming to continuously improve the quality and efficacy of therapy services.
· To work as an integral part of relevant clinical Directorates, working collaboratively with the clinical and managerial leaders and contributing to the strategic and operational objectives of the respective department.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the JD&PS attached.
Person specification
Qualifications, experience, skills
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Health and Care Professions Council registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- A clinical leadership qualification at level 7, or in the process of working towards this, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive clinical experience across a broad range of specialities, including acute hospital care and rehabilitation.
- Experience of effectively leading a team, including through a process of change to improve performance
- Able to lead and work within a team and has a clear understanding of the determinants of effective team working
Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles
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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK – GOV.UK
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
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