Occupational Therapy Pathway Lead (Band 8a)

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

Provide effective clinical leadership and service management within specialty area, working with the Head of Occupational Therapy to deliver a high quality, safe and cost-effective service. Support the Head of Occupational Therapy in all aspects of professional leadership and management for service delivery, deputising when required. Be an integral part of the occupational therapy senior leadership team, working collaboratively with the Head of Occupational Therapy and wider therapy leadership team to assist service development and implementation of strategic organisational objectives. Be responsible for the management of Occupational Therapy team leaders, ensuring a positive and productive interface with the clinical division.
Ensure service delivery is managed within agreed resources, relevant legislation, national and local policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines, taking responsibility for quality governance within specialty area. Provide specialist input and professional leadership to the specialty area in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service. Act as a clinical Occupational Therapy expert practitioner in own specialist area, working as an autonomous and highly skilled clinician, without supervision. Be accountable for own professional actions associated with managing a caseload of patients with complex needs.
Use evidence-based principles and best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical interventions. Act as a specialist resource both within and outside of the Occupational Therapy service

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