Job summaryAre you a dynamic leader who would like to contribute to an integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy service, working alongside Physiotherapy Clinical Team Leads. You will be provide operational support to the team whilst holding a small clinical caseload.We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapy Clinical Team Lead within the Acute Medical Team to provide clinical and professional leadership for the Occupational Therapy staff.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this ongoing development. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop your leadership skills through supervision and internal training opportunities, to meet the needs of yourself and the service.You will be required to contribute to the 8-8pm weekend working serviceMain duties of the jobOccupational Therapy Clinical Lead - 37.5 hours per weekProvide professional Leadership to the Occupational Therapist in the team.To support the Leadership team in service development and ensuring clinical excellence.To be part of the Leadership teams daily responsibility for work allocation and triage.To support and implement service change and development.To Provide regular supervision and complete PDR's for staff.To ensure all staff are up to date in their competencies.About usAt East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care.We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesBe responsible for providing clinical care to a defined caseload of patients that require highly specialised assessment, planning and intervention skills.Undertake a comprehensive assessment at a highly specialist level with patients on a designated caseload. This may involve the selection and application of standardised and non-standardised assessment, treatment planning and intervention.Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, where appropriate, including effective discharge planning and onward referral.Assess capacity of patients in order to gain valid informed consent for intervention and work within organisational policy with patients who lack capacity.Formulate goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning, in order to justify your recommendations and utilising most appropriate treatment/intervention for the patients needs.Implement a variety of evidence based interventions to a highly specialist level according to the needs of the individual patient.Evaluate and modify the treatment programme as appropriate.Advise, support and educate patients, carers and other professionals in the self-management of patients condition.Initiate and organise case reviews involving multi-disciplinary and multi-agency staff. The post holder may be required to take the key worker/care co-ordinator role, where appropriate.Develop, maintain and demonstrate highly specialist skills relating to clinical area which are underpinned by theory, research and practical experience.Undertake risk assessment and manage and document risk. Advise senior and junior staff in appropriate therapeutic management of patients in relation to risk.To manage individual patient care in area of highly specialist Occupational therapyResponsible for the delivery of a comprehensive Safe, Personal & Effective Service for designated area, based on evidence based practice which drives high quality, effectiveness and efficiency.Responsible for the effective case-load management of a complex case-load individually and within team and allocation of work to senior and junior staff, support staff and students. This will require an overview and re-allocation of work-load on a daily basis due to changing priorities, in order to support delivery of key quality and performance targets.Lead on the development of a clinical network within designated clinical area/pathway supporting delivery of best practice and relevant clinical guidelines.Support the development of a continuous improvement culture through actively adopting the Trusts Practice Improvement Methodology and working alongside the Directorate practice improvement coaches and Service Improvement Facilitator in the redesign of clinical care pathways.Provide clinical guidance to members of the team and other staff with complex cases.Provide comprehensive clinical reports clearly outlining clinical reasoning and recommendations, including highly complex case management.Working alongside the Clinical and Operational Service Leads, actively contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement programme. Lead on specific improvement projects as appropriate.Assist the Clinical and Operational Service Leads to implement best practice in relation to national and professional guidance, including regulatory and inspection bodies.Responsible for the clinical supervision of junior staff and assistant staff to ensure there is effective assessment, care planning and review of agreed goals/outcomes.Take responsibility for student learning as required.Involvement in research/audit activity as required.Contribute to the development and delivery of the Directorate Business Development and Transformation Plan, leading on clinical improvement projects as appropriate.Manage departmental issues for staff within the designated service area, including workload management, holidays, sickness and performance.Inform Clinical and Operational Service Leads of clinical caseloads, referrals, waiting lists and other statistics and information as required.Responsible for staff supervision, including compliance for appraisals and associated personal development plans.Responsible for the management of HR of delegated staff including sickness reviews, return to work and maternity leaves.Responsible for ensuring the effective cascade of information between organisational and service management and the clinical team.In conjunction with Clinical and Operational Service Leads develop and implement job plans for the designated team.Record patient contact statistics and other relevant data as required for the monitoring of patient care and clinical service outcomes.Actively involved in the day to day coordination of the service and allocation of resources.Maintain treatment areas and equipment used to an appropriate standard in accordance with health and safety, infection control and other relevant guidance.Provide management and supervision to senior and junior members of the team including assistant staff.Responsible for organising the induction and training of new staff members and maintain human resource records on all team members.Responsible for departmental staffing issues i.e. annual leave, sickness, training, staffing levels, etc.In collaboration with the Operational and Clinical Service Lead responsible for the management, investigation and resolving of complaints and IR1s in accordance with policy including formulating and implementing action plans in relation to issues raised.Participate in and support the Operational and Clinical Service Leads in implementing disciplinary and grievance procedures in accordance with organisational policies.Maintenance of departmental records, statistics and data collection/monitoring processes.Lead on the recruitment and selection of staffUse of a range of techniques to overcome barriers to communication.Adapt your own communication style and utilise advanced communication skills appropriate to the patient in order to foster an effective therapeutic relationship.Deal with challenging situations including verbal aggression/distress from patients, carers and relatives.Manage difficult conversations with staff in relation to HR.Advise, instruct and educate patients, carers and other professionals regarding the occupational therapy process.Provide clear information (verbal and written) regarding intervention in a variety of settings.Ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional standards and organisational guidance.Have effective IT skills including use of the Internet, E-mail and any special programmes used in the service.Ensure that resources are available to meet the differing communication needs of the population.Initiate, plan, organise and chair meetings which have clear purpose and outcomes such as staff meetings, clinical meetings, case conferences and multi-disciplinary meetings.Represent the designated service in a professional manner.Communicate complex/sensitive information from the operational service lead/clinical and operational service leads to staff in designated team.Provide assurance around mandatory training for the designated team by monitoring and authorising study leave in line with Trust policy.Responsible for training of other health care professionals and students as appropriate.Complete required mandatory training.Responsible for your own continuing professional development including maintaining your own development portfolio and assisting others in the development of theirs.Participate in your own annual development review and supervision, undertaking post registration training related to area of work as required.Participate in and undertake as necessary annual/preceptorship development reviews and appraisals of senior and junior staff members in accordance with organisational guidance.Undertake the management and supervision of clinical staff and support staff as required, as outlined in guidance, acting in the initial stage in the disciplinary process if required.Provide training to colleagues, multi-disciplinary team and other agencies as required.Keep up to date with relevant legislation and current issues in your area of work in areas such as Health, Housing, Social Services, and Education.Comply with the professional and clinical policies and procedures of ELHT and partner organisations.Deliver a service with a sound evidence base in line with clinical and professional guidance, the designated model of service delivery for the designated area.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialBSc/Diploma or MSc in relevant professionHealth & Care Professions Council registration - HCPCMembership of the relevant professional bodyEvidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical service areaPortfolio evidence of information learningEvidence of management and/or leadership developmentQuality Improvement/Practice Improvement training or equivalent experienceDesirableInvolvement in Special Clinical Interest GroupEvidence of working at MSc LevelExperienceEssentialSignificant post graduate experience, including experience in a relevant specialist roleDemonstrate expertise in the management of highly complex patients within specialist clinical areaExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience of leading service and quality improvement projectsStudent or assistant supervisionContribution to clinical education of junior staff, students and assistantsClinical supervision, including formal appraisal and objective settingExperience of management changeExperience of highly specialist practice including: Palliative CareDesirableExperience of guidance, practice and protocol development and implementationSkills/Knowledge/AptitudeEssentialRemain updated with professional practice and new researchUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the professionAble to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical mannerAbility to organise, prioritise and delegateUnderstanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues, risks and auditAbility to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patientsAbility to keep accurate and legible patient notes and record data compliant with Trust and Directorate policies and protocolsAble to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activitiesAbility to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carersUse initiative and manage work -loadAdvanced knowledge of assessment and clinical interventions relevant to service areaHighly developed inter -personal skillsHighly developed negotiation and problem solving skillsExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsIn depth knowledge of national policy, clinical practice standards and guidelines relevant to service areaAwareness of local and national NHS/Social Care agenda and its relevance to service areaKnowledge of confidentiality and information governanceDesirableCompetent IT skills, ability to effectively manage data and performance systemsPresentation skillsEvidence of participation in research/auditSupervision and training of other staff eg. Assistants, Technical InstructorsCommittee membership eg. Safety CommitteePersonal QualitiesEssentialAble to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and wider system partnersFlexible, adaptive and creativeProblem solvingInnovative and positive approach to continuous improvementCompassionate leadershipAbility to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptionsDisclosure 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS TrustAddressRoyal Blackburn HospitalBlackburnBB2 3HHEmployer's websitehttp://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)