Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate occupational therapist for a B7 Team Leader role in our QMC Major Trauma / Trauma and Spines service. The team covers the wards on the QMC campus and works in collaboration with the other OT teams as well as the wider MDT. Applications are welcome from experienced B6 OTs looking to move to B7 roles, as well as already-established B7s. Co-leading the team with a B7 Advanced Practitioner, this role offers expert clinical advice to therapy and specialty teams, supporting staff with decision making for patients with complex needs, upskilling and service development. Team leadership includes promoting high-quality patient care through monitoring performance, offering supervision and development conversations, and ensuring the team has resources and equipment required for their roles. Support will be given to develop these skills where needed.The successful candidate will have wide-ranging rehab skills, including acute inpatient rehabilitation, splinting and bracing, as well as discharge planning. Developing true MDT working and skills in creating professional networks to influence service improvement, educating others, team leadership and management will be an advantage.Responsibilities

Co-leading the Major Trauma / trauma and spinal OT service in a dynamic and growing specialty, providing a responsive and timely service.Providing a supportive environment for team members under direct management, including undertaking annual appraisals and managing health and wellbeing.Contributing to the education and teaching of all team members including students, preceptees, B6s and support workers.Ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice, service development and education underpin the service delivery.Ensuring NUH values and behaviours are embedded in everyday practice.Exercising excellent communication and teamwork skills with problem-solving abilities for patient care and leadership tasks.Working with patients and families during potentially stressful life events, including end-of-life situations, with compassion and resilience.Leading and developing staff to support patient flow while maintaining excellent patient care.Qualifications and Skills

Wide-ranging rehab skills including acute inpatient rehab, splinting/bracing, and discharge planning.Strong communication and team-working abilities; capability to develop professional networks to influence service improvement.Experience in team leadership and management; ability to promote high-quality, evidence-based practice.Ability to align practice with NUH values and behaviours.Details

Employment type: Full-timeJob function: Health Care ProviderIndustries: Hospitals and Health CareFor further details or informal visits contact: Name: Dave Whittaker; Job title: Therapy Services Manager; Email: david.whittaker@nuh.nhs.uk; Telephone: 07812 269772. Alternatively, contact Chantal Moir, Major Trauma, Trauma and Spines Advanced Practitioner OT. We would be glad to speak with you by phone, video call, or during an informal visit.

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