Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Skills

• To role model and promote best practice in occupational therapy to registered and student/apprentice occupational therapists across NELFT.
• To Influence and support the implementation of evidence based clinical practice through advising clinical services on national and local guidance or supporting the development thereof.
• To facilitate supervised practice and support assigned cohorts of occupational therapy staff undertaking clinical skills as per training and competency requirements.

Leadership

• Provide clinical practice-based education and training as required to defined cohorts of Occupational therapy and other Allied health staff both in NELFT and at UEL . Occasional 1:1 education or practice-based support will be required.
• Represent NELFT within UEL providing a conduit of information between organisations.
• To undertake suitable training to achieve teaching qualification with UEL.
• Participate in the regular supervision and appraisal within NELFT and in partnership with UEL around the core requirements of the post.
• Be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set objectives and competencies.
• To provide support for AHP students and educators within NELFT escalating any concerns within NELFT or UEL.
• To provide support for staff and supervisors where there are clinical training gaps.

Professional Ethics

• Comply with own Professional Body Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and HCPC standards for registration.
• Adhere to NELFT and UEL policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Adhere to all relevant local policies and guidelines.
• Proactively align AHP/OT education and training in-put to Trust values.
• Demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to AHP staff as necessary.

Administration

• Work effectively with data systems across NELFT and UEL.
• To maintain, interpret and present accurate and timely statistics and information as required within the required timescales.
• To use Trust/University electronic systems and platforms to fulfil the requirements of the role and access and input data.
• To maintain accurate records of activity and contribute input into trust information systems in a timely manner as directed e.g. STEPS.
• Advanced digital skills in MS teams and similar to enable the sharing and presenting of information, chairing virtual meetings
• Utilising a wide range of presentation and engagement tools
• Ability to utilise all Microsoft Office applications to record and share data including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• To adapt and engage with external IT systems including those operated by HEIs to support recording of student learning

Communication

• To use effective communication including verbal and non-verbal skills including teaching, negotiation and persuasion skills to provide education advice and direct training within role in NELFT and UEL.
• To provide regular verbal and written reports on all aspects of the role and its associated outputs and outcomes.
• To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to aspects of practice education undertaken, and to disseminate and share information as appropriate.
• To engage effectively with Trust-wide AHP colleagues, and to sustain effective working partnerships across internal and external stakeholder involved in supporting the education and training associated with the post.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of different learning styes and adaptable teaching styles to meet education and training needs.
• Devising written teaching programmes and session content.
• Delivery of face to face and web-based training and education sessions.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.

Training

• Contribute to the development and retention of OT staff.
• Enhance access to practice education for UEL physiotherapy, podiatry and occupational therapy students and apprentices in NELFT.
• Address unmet training and education needs for occupational therapists and other AHP students and apprentices.
• To lead on changes in practice, in conjunction with NELFT clinical leads.
• To actively support relevant research projects and ideas within NELFT/UEL.
• To provide professional and career guidance to OT staff and support through rotations, advise on continual professional development and provide practice-based mentoring and coaching.
• To take a lead role in the planning and organisation of Occupational therapy teaching sessions within NELFT and at UEL.
• To ensure that the agreed quality standards of service, based on professional guidelines and standards from the HCPC, relevant professional bodies and national guidelines are maintained in the context of the role.

Service Development and Delivery

• To consolidate the partnership between NELFT and UEL in providing undergraduate and post graduate education and training for occupational therapists and other designate cohorts of AHP staff.

Professional Development

• Maintain and update a CPD portfolio.

Additional Information

• Clinical governance, quality & standards.
• Ensure in-house Occupational therapy teaching training and education are in line with evidence-based practice and relevant clinical guidelines including NICE guidance.
• Align teaching role at UEL to local and national programme standards.
• Observe and apply Health and Safety regulations.

Line management, staff, budgets

• Responsible for advising on resources required to carry out the job.
• Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

Research & practice development

• Development of suitable in-house and UEL based OT training and education to meet unmet needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings.
• Broaden research and development skills through participation in relevant audit and research projects in NELFT or UEL.

Physical & mental effort

• To support OT/AHP workforce who may have complex needs for practice-based support.

Additional duties

• To support the AHP leadership in other reasonable activities relevant to practice development and training.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Supporting Our Communities

At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities. By recruiting locally, we aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable health and care system.

References

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

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