Occupational Therapy Team Lead

• Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation team, supporting patients with multiple and complex conditions.
• Provide highly specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment, using evidence-based approaches to support individual rehabilitation goals.
• Provide expert occupational therapy advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other relevant individuals.
• Act as a specialist clinical resource for Occupational Therapy colleagues and other healthcare professionals across Hertfordshire.
• Support the OT Lead with service development and initiatives that strengthen integrated working with partner organisations.
• Share specialist knowledge and contribute to the development of occupational therapy practice across the service.
• Promote person-centred care and collaborative working to support safe, effective and high-quality rehabilitation.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment, supporting colleagues to develop their clinical knowledge and skills.

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
• Evidence of active CPD portfolio
• Relevant Post graduate training

Desirable

• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
• Training in appraisal/supervision
• Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field

Essential

• Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
• Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: People with conditions affecting physical function, cognition, againg
• Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability
• General rehabilitation and falls management
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising staff and / or students
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Experience of research and clinical audit
• Experience of working with social services
• Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme

Essential

• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
• Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
• Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
• Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications Personal and professional responsibility
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and RCOT clinical guidelines
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
• Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision

Essential

• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision.
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
• Car Driver unless covered by Equality Act 2010
• Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations across the division/local area
• Able to be organized, prioritise and manage own time.
• Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this