Occupational Therapy Lead

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to lead within the Coventry Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.

As Occupational Therapy Lead, you will work within the community pathways, supporting the team to deliver specialised occupational therapy to individuals with a wide range of complex needs. The role involves supporting people predominantly in their place of residence, with a focus on reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and enabling safe, effective community-based care.

We are currently in the process of transforming community services in Coventry aligning with the NHS national priorities of shifting care from hospitals to communities and the implementation of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. Delivering holistic support for complex needs, preventing admissions through early intervention, and using digital tools to improve health outcomes and tackle inequalities. This involves multi-disciplinary teams working together locally to embed joined-up care, reducing hospital demand, and empowering communities for better prevention and access.

If you're passionate about driving change, improving outcomes, and leading in a forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Work as an integral part of the Integrated Neighbourhood Team alongside team leads and service leads to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Support the team to plan and implement evidence-based, patient-centred treatment in collaboration with patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues, and external agencies. Providing clinical support, expertise and guidance as required.
• Triage, streaming and prioritisation of referrals into the Integrated Neighbourhood Team. Leading case allocation, liaising with wider system colleagues and external partners, providing professional challenge and advice for routine and urgent cases as required.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• Chairing weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings with the wider service and external care providers. Support with clinical reasoning, ensuring system flow and highlighting blocks to case progression.
• Provide clinical supervision, support, training, and development for occupational therapy staff, as well as wider team development.
• Lead on occupational therapy quality improvement, service development, and innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate with team and service leads to advise on occupational therapy needs and contribute to integrated clinical pathway development.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry, maintaining professional standards and continuous professional development.
• Work closely with adult social care and third-sector providers to deliver safe, effective care.
• Support Service Leads with day-to-day service management and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of service effectiveness.
• Support timely response and investigation of incidents and complaints as required, taking forward actions and learning opportunities as required.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

As the group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot is currently exploring team structures and assessing the impact on patient experience.

If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc Occupational Therapy (or equivalent). oCurrent Registration with Health and Care Professions Council without restriction. oPost graduate learning to Masters level or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• oPost graduate learning to Masters level. oLeadership training.

Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of working in a multidisciplinary team oEvidence of effective caseload management. oExperience of supervising registered and/or non-registered staff (including students) oExperience of involvement in service evaluation and audit. oExperience with a range of standardised assessments oEvidence of experience at Band 6 level or equivalent supporting information

Desirable

• oCommunity experience oExperience of working in a matrix and cross organisational team

Knowledge

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills. oAdvanced knowledge and skills in OT assessment and intervention oAbility to demonstrate team building, leadership and organisational skills. oDemonstrates an understanding and ability to practice in a centred way. oDemonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical and management supervision skills. oKnowledge of relevant legislation and guidance oAbility to locate up to date research, evidence and governance relevant to clinical area and integrate into practice. oAbility to lead and inspire others.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of local discharge pathways and performance indicators for Coventry

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience