Occupational Therapy Lead
London, Greater London, England
- Pay
- N/A
- Hours
- Full time
- Type
- Permanent
- Job level
- Manager
- Posted
- 27 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 24 Apr 2018
Job Description
The Bupa Cromwell Hospital is recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Lead to be responsible for the clinical leadership and development of our small Occupational Therapy service and also to support operational management and development other multidisciplinary services in the Therapy Department. It also includes deputising for the Therapy Manager as and when necessary.
The Therapy Department includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy, massage therapy and speech and language therapy. This post includes both a clinical and management role. Occupational Therapy at The Cromwell covers a range of physical conditions for both adults and children; in-and outpatients. It includes mostly oncology, orthopaedics, hand therapy, neurology and cardiology.
This role is a chance for you to lead and shape the Occupational Therapy and other therapy services. You will proactively lead the day to day management of these services ensuring an efficient and safe service for all. Your role in people management will be to inspire others through your actions and support Bupa's vision, mission statement and values, continually promoting best practice and encouraging your team to develop and challenge themselves.
We are looking for you to be enthusiastic with vision and ambition. In return, as well as competitive salaries, we want you to enjoy working with us and offer a range of benefits, some of which include 25 days holiday (plus a holiday purchase and selling scheme), pension scheme, private medical insurance, free comprehensive BUPA health assessment and life assurance.
Informal visits are very much encouraged, if you would like more information or to arrange a visit please contact Louise Tankard on Apply
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- RCOT membership
- Experience in the clinical areas of hand therapy, oncology, neurology and/or cardiology.
- People management and team lead experience.
- Experience in service development.
- Participation in quality assurance activities.
- Discharge planning and sound knowledge of local UK community services and Social Care system
About The Bupa Cromwell Hospital and Bupa
Located in the heart of Kensington, Bupa Cromwell Hospital is an international hospital committed to providing the highest quality healthcare for our patients. We are the preferred health care provider for leading consultants, complex patients, international and local patients alike. We deliver an unparalleled patient experience, tailored to cultural needs and are continuously improving best practice.
Bupa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Our status, as a company limited by guarantee with no shareholders, enables us to make our customers our focus, reinvesting our profits to provide more and better healthcare for current and future customers.
We employ over 86,000 people, principally in the UK, Australia, Spain, Poland, Hong Kong, Chile, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, India, New Zealand and the US.
Around 70% of our revenue is from health insurance, with the rest from health and care provision. We fund healthcare around the world and run clinics, dental centres, hospitals, care homes and retirement villages in a number of countries.
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