Senior Occupational Therapist

To contribute to partnership working with partners in Primary and Social care to support the Integrated Care Team (ICT)model which identifies, and case manages those patients needing complex chronic disease management or palliative care supporting the needs of the local community. To participate in professional leadership roles for AHPs in the Community Therapy Team/ Community Hospital Team(s). Act as a clinical exemplar within the team and locality/business unit. To contribute to partnership working with partners in Primary and Social care to support an Integrated Care Team (ICT) model which identifies, and case manages those patients needing complex chronic disease management or palliative care supporting the needs of the local community. Provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trust's objectives and priorities. The Trust's success will be dependent on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation. Managers will be expected to: * Understand the Trust's key priorities and those for your Directorate or Service * Translate these into key priorities for your Directorate, Service or Team * Ensure clarity and effectiveness in developing and designing roles * Promote an effective team ethos * Complete Annual Appraisals for all your staff which reflect these priorities * Ensure staff have access to appropriate training and development * Communicate regularly through meetings with teams and individuals * Provide opportunity for two-way feedback * Value and treat your team equally * Ensure management of staff is consistent with the Trust's HR Policies to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance. * Manage environmental, social and financial resources in a way that is consistent with the Trust's Sustainable Development Strategy. As a supervisor, delegate tasks to assistant practitioners and junior therapists relevant to their skill level and competence Act as a Professional Leader and Role Model for AHPs and other professionals within the Community Therapy Team(s) and Integrated Community Teams (ICTs), developing knowledge of ideas and work practice, promoting this through appropriate attitudes and behaviour. Assist in operational management for the Community Therapy Team undertaking; recruitment, induction, regular supervision, appraisals, performance monitoring and coordination of the team, their clinical practice and record keeping. Undertake prioritisation of referrals and management of any waiting list. Be able to balance team, patient related and professional activities effectively and efficiently in accordance with the Community Therapy Team and Integrated Care teams ICT requirements. Deputise for team leader(s) as required. As a lone worker be fully aware of and compliant with both the Trust and Departmental Lone Working Policies. To be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own and your team's work including the management of patients care. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to partnership working with partners in Primary and Social care to support the Integrated Care Team (ICT)model which identifies, and case manages those patients needing complex chronic disease management or palliative care supporting the needs of the local community. To participate in professional leadership roles for AHPs in the Community Therapy Team/ Community Hospital Team(s). Act as a clinical exemplar within the team and locality/business unit. To contribute to partnership working with partners in Primary and Social care to support an Integrated Care Team (ICT) model which identifies, and case manages those patients needing complex chronic disease management or palliative care supporting the needs of the local community. Provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trust's objectives and priorities. The Trust's success will be dependent on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation. Managers will be expected to: * Understand the Trust's key priorities and those for your Directorate or Service * Translate these into key priorities for your Directorate, Service or Team * Ensure clarity and effectiveness in developing and designing roles * Promote an effective team ethos * Complete Annual Appraisals for all your staff which reflect these priorities * Ensure staff have access to appropriate training and development * Communicate regularly through meetings with teams and individuals * Provide opportunity for two-way feedback * Value and treat your team equally * Ensure management of staff is consistent with the Trust's HR Policies to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance. * Manage environmental, social and financial resources in a way that is consistent with the Trust's Sustainable Development Strategy. As a supervisor, delegate tasks to assistant practitioners and junior therapists relevant to their skill level and competence Act as a Professional Leader and Role Model for AHPs and other professionals within the Community Therapy Team(s) and Integrated Community Teams (ICTs), developing knowledge of ideas and work practice, promoting this through appropriate attitudes and behaviour. Assist in operational management for the Community Therapy Team undertaking; recruitment, induction, regular supervision, appraisals, performance monitoring and coordination of the team, their clinical practice and record keeping. Undertake prioritisation of referrals and management of any waiting list. Be able to balance team, patient related and professional activities effectively and efficiently in accordance with the Community Therapy Team and Integrated Care teams ICT requirements. Deputise for team leader(s) as required. As a lone worker be fully aware of and compliant with both the Trust and Departmental Lone Working Policies. To be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own and your team's work including the management of patients care. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.