Clinical and Operational Lead Occupational Therapist

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust. We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences., The Clinical and Operational Lead Occupational Therapist will provide both clinical leadership and operational oversight for the therapy and recreational services within the unit. This role will involve supporting the occupational therapy team to provide person-centred care to service users with complex needs, using specialist occupational therapy skills to assess, plan, and deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions. You will also lead on person-centred care planning and ensure the team's adherence to best practices, including quality and governance frameworks. In addition to clinical duties, you will have operational responsibilities such as budget management, recruitment, staff supervision, and service improvement initiatives.,

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to the occupational therapy and recreational teams within the unit.
• Lead the recruitment, supervision, and development of staff, ensuring high levels of professional competence across the team.
• Manage operational aspects, including financial oversight, resource management, and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure all staff receive regular clinical and managerial supervision and annual appraisals.
• Ensure effective management of sickness/ absence.
• Chair clinical and non-clinical meetings as required, driving service improvements through data analysis and performance reporting.
• Support and manage change initiatives, implementing evidence-based practices across services.
• Support 'Improving Working Lives' initiatives.
• Collaborate with the OT team to support service users with complex mental health needs, using advanced clinical reasoning to deliver person-centred, outcome-focused care.
• Lead clinical audit, research activities, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure that care is evidence-based.
• Collaborate with the MDT to ensure integrated care pathways and support safe clinical practice.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and leadership for junior occupational therapists and therapy staff.
• Promote and implement therapeutic working days, wellness and recovery plans, and the use of assistive technology to enhance care delivery., Provide clinical and operational leadership to the occupational therapy and recreational teams within the unit.
• Lead the recruitment, supervision, and development of staff, ensuring high levels of professional competence across the team.
• Manage operational aspects, including financial oversight, resource management, and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure all staff receive regular clinical and managerial supervision and annual appraisals.
• Ensure effective management of sickness/ absence.
• Chair clinical and non-clinical meetings as required, driving service improvements through data analysis and performance reporting.
• Support and manage change initiatives, implementing evidence-based practices across services.
• Support 'Improving Working Lives' initiatives.
Clinical Excellence:
• Collaborate with the occupational therapy team to support service users with complex mental health needs, using advanced clinical reasoning to deliver person-centred, outcome-focused care.
• Lead clinical audit, research activities, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure that care is evidence-based.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated care pathways and support safe clinical practice.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and leadership for junior occupational therapists and therapy staff.
• Promote and implement therapeutic working days, wellness and recovery plans, and the use of assistive technology to enhance care delivery.
Quality and Governance:
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe care by overseeing clinical governance frameworks, risk management protocols, and regular auditing.
• Lead the implementation of clinical quality initiatives and ensure compliance with national guidelines and trust policies.
• Foster a learning environment by ensuring continuous professional development opportunities for staff, promoting reflective practice, and addressing any concerns or complaints efficiently.
Patient and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Promote patient-centred care by actively involving service users and carers in care planning and service development.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners, community partners, and volunteers, to enhance service delivery.
• Ensure patient safety and wellbeing through the effective use of risk assessments and personalised care plans.
  
  Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
  
  CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include: + Commitment to flexible working where this is possible + 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service + Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training + Generous NHS pension scheme + Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits + Health service discounts and online benefits + Incremental pay progression + Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 + Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network + Health and wellbeing opportunities + Structured learning and development opportunities, Flexible Working As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. Disability Confident Employer The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know. If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, , option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance. DBS Checks The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary. This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.