Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Job overview

Are you an Occupational Therapist , who is pro-active, enthusiastic, flexible and above all an amazing communicator?  Are you able to work in a fast-paced demanding environment contributing to the Rehabilitation of Older People.  Then call us to find out more about this role.

We are looking for an experienced clinician to join us, to Clinically lead our fantastic Therapy Team within the North east locality.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

Building effective relationships is essential as you will act as a central point of contact for expert knowledge and information for our MDT, patients, their families, and carers. Working closely with the MDT, acute, community and social care partners to ensure that barriers are removed, and problems solved, which allow us to provide an excellent service, ensuring a safe and timely discharge of patients.

Whichever profession you are from, you will work within your professional function, receiving appropriate supervision and using your unique skills to support both our patients and MDTs progressing our patient's rehabilitation journey through to discharge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will have an up to date, working knowledge of current processes and awareness of the challenges faced in this area. An understanding of safeguarding, MCA and continuing care criteria is essential in addition to a range of clinical knowledge to support you in this varied and rewarding role.

You will be also responsible for the operational management of your team and supporting their professional and clinical development.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.