Malmesbury Community Team are seeking a Therapy Clinical Lead with community experience who has the ability to clinically and operationally lead on the urgent response procedure for the team and the management of complex patient care in the community. You will be required to deputise for the Team Leader as well as work alongside a number of GP practices. The post-holder will provide a high level of clinical assessment, individualised care planning and expert advice. You will also be expected to contribute to national and locally agreed targets of reduction in unnecessary hospital admissions and the facilitation of earlier discharges from the surrounding hospitals.
You would be expected to work in patients' homes and community clinical settings in Malmesbury, Royal Wotton Bassett and Purton and Cricklade and will typically work core shifts.
The post requires you to undertake 3 funded modules at Masters Level; the post holder will be paid at Band 6 salary until they are completed and then will be moved to Band 7 salary.
Main duties of the jobExperience in front line NHS community services is essential as is evidence of up to date clinical professional development. Applicants need to have excellent clinical skills, well developed communication skills and be able to work under pressure. The role is demanding but rewarding, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual who can work flexibly and efficiently. A car driver and access to a car is essential for this post.
We are a busy, friendly team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the ongoing development of the services we provide.
About usWiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independent and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.
Person SpecificationAdditional CriteriaAccess to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.QualificationsRegistered Occupational Therapist or PhysiotherapistFurther qualifications relevant to community therapyAwareness of recent Government initiatives that may affect future clinical practiceTo be knowledgeable of the clinical governance agenda and have an awareness of commissioningMasters level education in Therapy related subjectExperienceUp to date community experienceSignificant experience of working with a multi-disciplinary teamTeaching experienceKnowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal systemSetting and monitoring standards of careExperience within a wide range of patient/client care groupsExperience of applying research based information to practiceProfiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of populationEvidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of careDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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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