Applications are invited for our band 8b, Associate Professional Lead role from Therapists and Dietitians who demonstrate commitment and passion in the delivery of high quality, patient centred care. This is a key leadership role in the management of the Integrated Therapy and Dietetic Services in Rotherham and offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience at a more senior level.

Our range of professions includes Occupational Therapy (OT), Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics. Therapies and Dietetics are an integral part of Care Group 4, along with Community Nursing, Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, Clinical Imaging and Medical Physics. This offers great opportunities to continue to develop patient centred pathways and care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work in partnership, with the Professional Lead to deliver a wide range of services including Community Therapy, Acute Inpatients, Discharge to Assess, Intermediate Care, Rehabilitation and Re-ablement, Hospital Avoidance, Community OT, MSK, MSK First Contact, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, Dietetic Prescribing, Long Covid Assessment and Respiratory Rehabilitation.

Recent leadership experience in Therapies or Dietetics and knowledge of Acute and Community based Allied Health Professional Rehabilitation services is essential.

The successful candidate will need to have a focus on operational performance and governance across therapies and dietetics and will be actively involved in service transformation to meet changing healthcare needs across the Rotherham Place.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills are required.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in an appropriate Allied Health Profession (Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetics Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy)
• Masters degree or equivalent
• Evidence of on-going recent, relevant professional development in relevant field of Therapy practise AND portfolio evidence of being up to date with mandatory and statutory training
• Evidence of management training
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/MOST/NHS IT Skills

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership or Management qualification
• Prince Project Management Training

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in working in a multi professional environment.
• Recent and relevant experience in the management of finance/budget
• Experience of the management of supplies/procurement and resources
• Experience of managing multi-professional teams across the health community
• Evidence of involvement in the recruitment and selection of staff and the management of a range of P& OD issues
• Experience of implementation and accountability for policies and procedures
• Experience of leadership and accountability for performance management
• Proven track record of performance management

Desirable

• Evidence of formulating business and strategic plans

Pin

Essential

• Current HCPC registration

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant professional agendas.
• Knowledge and experience of budgetary management and setting
• Knowledge and experience of Human Resources policies, procedures over recruitment and management of staff
• Up to date knowledge of the NHS and Health Service management and the strategic vision for services
• Knowledge of local and national issues for Allied Health Professional services
• Knowledge and experience of management of change and leadership theory/ practice
• Knowledge of clinical and corporate governance and its application to working practice

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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