About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their rehabilitation and recovery journey? Do you believe in rehabilitation that empowers people to regain independence, confidence, and well-being? If so, we would love to welcome you to our team.
We are expanding our Rehabilitation Community Therapy service and are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and professional Band 7 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of people.
What We're Looking For
Qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Experience in Leadership Experience in community-based rehabilitation or recovery work Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills Ability to motivate and encourage individuals at varying stages of recovery A commitment to holistic, strengths-based rehabilitation
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do
Operational management of a multidisciplinary team (physiotherapists, occupational therapists technical instructors, falls nurses and core-coordinators). Providing clinical leadership, supervision, and, in some cases, complex caseload management (approx. 20-80% clinical/management split) Provide person-centred rehabilitation therapy in clients' homes and community settings Support clients to develop daily living skills, mobility, confidence, and independence Deliver structured intervention plans and monitor progress Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, OTs, nurses and wider MDTs Facilitate group-based rehabilitation, well-being sessions, or community outreach and in-reach Promote safety, dignity, and empowerment in every aspect of care
About us
The service has recently undergone an exciting restructure to help support and empower our patients even further with specialities for service development being fundamental in our approach.
What We Offer
A supportive, forward-thinking rehabilitation environment Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance Opportunities to shape and grow community rehabilitation services The chance to create meaningful, lasting impact in people's recovery journeys
Job description Job responsibilities
Work within and adhere your professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards of practice, The Trust relevant policies and guidelines.The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible forleading service delivery, staff supervision, clinical audit,, and implementing policies, requiring, strong leadership, communication, and, clinical expertise. Responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complexconditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses. Carry out specialist assessment and treatment including the prescription of essential equipment as part of the therapeutic intervention. Specifically assessing issues related to the barriers which prevent the individual carrying out activities of daily living e.g. mobility, moving and handling, functional restrictions, activity tolerance, hand eye coordination, positioning, cognitive impairment, social and psychologicalissues, environmental restrictions.The post holder will act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advancedknowledge, skill and experience in their role.Assist the Clinical Specialist in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the therapy service. Educate other health care professionals, multi-agency professionals and therapystudents within the speciality.Work in the community as a lone practitioner in line with the Trust Lone Worker Policy. The post holder may be responsible for deputising for the Clinical Specialist asappropriate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent Training and experience in clinical management Evidence of ongoing professional development State registration with the NMC / HCPC
Desirable
Non-Medical Prescriber if able due to qualification
Experience and Knoweldge Essential
Experience managing people Experience managing people Essential A/I Minimum of 2 years experience Experience managing change Problem solving Multidisciplinary/ Multi-agency working
Desirable
Leading a team Involvement in handling complaints Facilitating meetings/ groups Experience of HR processes e.g. recruitment, absence management and staff management
Skills and Ability Essential
Ability Excellent communication skills Leadership skills Enthusiasm Flexibility Ability to multi-task Approachable Able to manage through influence/ negotiation Able to overcome barriers to acceptance through interpersonal and communication skills Report writing skills Competent with Microsoft Office and data collection systems Ability to interpret and present data Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative Organisational skills- time management, meeting deadlines, planning, monitoring/ evaluation Ability to manage resources effectively Knowledge of Appraisal Relevant NHS and local authority policies/ agendas Awareness of clinical governance and standards for better health Awareness of the wider context of health service delivery Understanding of relevant national service frameworks and their implications on provider services An understanding of the strategic vision of the Trust An understanding of Trust financial processes Ability to travel within the Trust geographical area
Desirable
Presentation skills Understanding of independent sector organisations Financial awareness
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lytham Primary Care Centre
Victoria Street
Lytham
FY85DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)