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Southampton, Hampshire
Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead Band 8a
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £41,000 per annum |
Overview
Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead Hampshire Band 8a We are looking for a Clinical Lead to join our team, a fast growing business and a leading provider of Healthcare Service solutions including Wheelchair Services. Working closely with NHS and Social Care Organisations providing a complete outsourced wheelchair service that significantly reduces costs delivers better quality and an enhanced patient experience. About the role: To provide clinical leadership, expertise and innovation to the wheelchair clinical team, who will come from a background of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Clinical Support and Rehabilitation Engineering. Providing the clinical input for all service users, their families and carers, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team supporting the user Providing the links between service users and other teams such as wheelchair skills training Developing links with "hard to reach" sectors of the local community by close liaison with the referrers, particularly local therapists. What are we looking for in a Clinical Lead? Minimum 5 years post registration experience in the physical field working with patients with long-term and deteriorating medical conditions, including palliative care and an understanding of the impact of these conditions on patient’s lives A BSc degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Current HCPC/NMC registration Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/Nurse at AFC Band 7/8a Experience of staff supervision and appraisals Previous experience of working in a Wheelchair service is preferred but not essential if you have experience in related fields such as neurology, paediatrics and equipment provision. Current full UK driving licence is essential - minimum of 3 years Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills combined with the ability to manage a varied workload are also a must for this exciting position We’re looking for a highly motivated individual who’s keen to balance their experience of managing a customer focused service with a clinical case load What can we offer you? Competitive salary (in line with AFC pay scales) Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays plus option to take additional 5 days leave unpaid) 5% enhanced employer contribution pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Staff benefit scheme - 200 exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subjected to an enhanced DBS disclosure.