Team Lead Therapy Outpatients - Oswestry, United Kingdom - The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Oswestry, United Kingdom

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The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It's a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.


The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation.

We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.


Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care.

Who we're looking for

Lead Therapist

An opportunity has arisen for a full time team lead therapist in the outpatient therapy team.

We have a proactive Therapy team with very motivated senior Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and support staff working across MSK, Neurological and Pelvic Health specialities.


The Team Leader will be the line manager of the outpatient therapy team and deal with ESR, E-roster and job planning for the team.

They will work closely with the therapy administration team lead to ensure that patients are booked and seen as expediently as possible and appropriately to their clinical need.

They will work with the administration team lead, information team and finance team in the reporting of activity in the team, waiting times.

They will manage the team sickness absence, study leave, training - including both professional and Statutory/Mandatory forms.


The team lead will hold a clinical caseload as a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist that is appropriate to their knowledge skills and experience as a practicing clinician.


Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.


Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect.

If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.


Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.


Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we're always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.


We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.


Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.


To be responsible for the organisation and delivery of the therapy service under the overall direction of the Therapy Service Manager.


To undertake a lead role in the advanced comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality (who may have highly complex and/or chronic presentation) and subsequently plan and deliver high quality treatment programmes.


To hold responsibility for own caseload, determine clinical diagnosis and therapy treatment indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To be actively involved in audits, surveys and evidence-based projects to further own and team's clinical practice.

To provide clinical leadership to all members of the therapy team through supervision, training and appraisal.

To be recognised source of clinical expertise/advice within speciality area and represent the Trust both nationally and internationally.

To deputise for the Therapy Service Manager when required.


To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support more junior staff to do likewise.


To accept clinical responsibility for a designated patients caseload and to organise this effectively and efficiently, with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner

To identify specialist equipment to improve the mobility and functional independence of the patient.

To instruct patients and their carers in its safe use; to order or issue this equipment in line with the therapy department and community equipment service protocols.

To advise community teams on appropriate equipment where it is their responsibility to assess and provide it or liaise with relevant professional lead within the appropriate clinical speciality.

To frequently provide specialist ad
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