Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Oncology, Band 7

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7- 37.5hours
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Oncology
We are excited to advertise a new Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist post within our integrated Oncology team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a candidate with proven highly specialist Oncology skills, who will be responsible for the provision of expert therapy. The successful candidate will be passionate about Oncology and the delivery of a quality service, leading on quality improvement initiatives, evidence based practice and application of local and national stroke service objectives. They will be motivated to develop themselves, colleagues and the service alongside the demands of working in a busy acute hospital.
Contact;
Stacey Jones- Deputy Head of Inpatient Therapy
Stacey.Jones2@nhs.net
0300 422 8559
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the “Best Care for Everyone…”

Professional values

• To deliver therapeutic intervention, acting as a highly specialist clinician in Oncology , by using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.

Communication and interpersonal skills

• To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.

Leadership, management and team working

• To assume responsibility for personal development and ensure other team members are supported for development and supervision by continuing professional development, linked to appraisal
• As a senior clinical decision maker, take the lead for managerial and operational responsibility for the Therapy team in Oncology. To ensure an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
• To lead evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.

It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:
1. Caring
Patients said: “Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me.”
2. Listening
Patients said: “Please acknowledge me, even if you can’t help me right now. Show me that you know that I’m here.”
3. Excelling

Patients said: “Don’t just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile.”

• To operationally manage Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff working within Oncology, including supervision, annual appraisal, training and general support.
• To deal with issues relating to performance management (in consultation with Human resources and the Lead Therapist) to effectively manage staff within the clinical team.
• The post holder will ensure effective stock control and use of resources to support budget management. This includes reviewing staff resources and skill mix to meet service need. The post holder assumes responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.
• To maintain a clinical commitment that accounts for a minimum of 50% of contracted hours and to be present clinically in the department, during clinical hours.

Please refer the Job description for details