We have an exciting opportunity for a experienced and dynamic team lead occupational therapy to lead and develop our services within acute respiratory medicine. We are looking for someone with a wide ranging acute medical clinical experience, specifically working in respiratory , how has good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient centred care.
Join our friendly and supportive team of therapists, where continuous professional development and, research and audit is encouraged. There is a well-established in service education programme where you can build upon your clinical and managerial skills with support from senior Clinical Leads. There is also a strong emphasis on student education. Attendance at post registration courses is also supported.
This post holder will have their own caseload of complex medical patients working in speciality areas with a focus of respiratory medicine. The clinical aspect of this role is to provide expert input to improve patient outcomes and facilitate discharge planning. As team leader you will provide support and day to day leadership to the complex medicine team, providing clinical supervision and line management to some staff members.
To oversee, coordinate and develop the Occupational Therapy services within the Respiratory team, primarily focusing on the General Medical Wards at The Princess Royal University Hospital in Farnborough. This post provides clinical and professional leadership to a team of qualified members of staff and assistants.
The Post holder will attend relevant meetings as a representative of Occupational Therapy and will advise on service developments in line with government policy development. To lead on the implementation of local clinical governance initiatives, EBP and Clinical Audit, as well as organise the local OT programme, facilities and staffing. The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments as required.
The post holder will receive regular supervision and peer support as well as having opportunities for study, leadership and training.
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ana Bastos Job title: Clinical lead Occupational Therapist Email address: anabastos@nhs.net Telephone number: 01689 863918