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Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Secondment: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
267-CH7269648
Employer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City & Bicester Community Hospitals
Town
Oxford / Bicester
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/07/2025 23:59

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Band 7

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.

We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Good luck and we hope to hear from you.


 

Job overview

Are you an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, 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 within a Community Hospital Setting? 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 City & Bicester Community Hospitals. 

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 Rehabilitation service and 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 patients’ rehabilitation journey through to discharge.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

•    Excellent opportunities for career progression
•    Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
•    27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
•    NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
•    Competitive pension scheme
•    Lease car scheme
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Mental Health First Aiders
•    Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate education specifically relating to client group including master’s level modules

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience and knowledge of management & leadership
  • Previous experience as a Band 6 or equivalent
  • Experience of working within an interdisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Previous team management experience

Further training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in adult care/rehabilitation
  • Ability to prioritise and manage own time effectively.
  • Experience of supervising other staff alongside your own case load

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthNHS 75th BirthdayDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katrina King
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01865 904014
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