Job summary
- Main area
- Doncaster Care Group
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-PHN-0261
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tickhill Road Hospital
- Town
- Balby, Doncaster
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Band 7
Job overview
Band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist , Neurorehabilitation,
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic , experienced Occupational Therapist to provide clinical leadership across our Neurorehabilitation bed base and Early Supported Discharge service across Doncaster and Rotherham
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist you will work alongside the ward manager and other clinical leads to provide clinical leadership across the bed base and Early Supported Discharge Service. You will help with the triage, planning, prioritisation and review of referrals into the services, problem solving with the team any potential bottlenecks or issues with meeting service delivery targets to optimise patient flow.
To arrange an informal visit or for more information then please contact
Darrel Walton - Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist (current post holder)
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Occupational therapy assessment and intervention principals and practice
- Up to date professional portfolio which will demonstrate reflective practice and evidence of on-going professional development/education
- Extensive experience of neurological occupational therapy
- Knowledge or risk management and health and safety
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of organisational structures and relationships in health and social care
- Knowledge of counselling/debriefing techniques
- Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant professional qualification
- HCPC registration
- Post graduate education to master’s level or equivalent relevant to clinical speciality
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
- Mentoring/coaching experience/qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post registration of clinical practice within Occupational Therapy practice
- Experience working in an NHS multi-professional setting
- Participation in clinical audit and evaluating the outcomes of a service
- Working to demonstrate autonomy in developing treatment plans, assessment, discharge planning for patients with complex care needs
- Experience of supervising others
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leadership, influencing and implementing change
Skills
Essential criteria
- Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Able to perform audit and analyse findings
- Presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Empathetic when dealing with emotional situations and giving sensitive information
- Professional approach
- Able to remain calm in difficult situations
- Organised/methodical
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities
Desirable criteria
- Ability to take strategic view for long term service improvements
- Excellent evidenced report writing
- Able to negotiate, lobby and influence and build professional relationships and networks
- Ability to plan and develop services
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Darrel Walton
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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