Are you a confident Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist who would like to develop your leadership and management skills to be a Clinical Team Leader?

We are looking for a confident Clinical Team Leader (HCPC registered) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of a clinical service to five specialist residential care homes for adults with autism and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care.

Post: Clinical Team Leader

Salary: Up to £39,000 - £43,489

Base: Broughton House, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SL

Responsible for: The provision of leadership to and management of the clinical team which consists of Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Nursing, taking overall responsibility for the quality and consistency of service delivery.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Plan: The role will focus 60% of your time on leadership and management and 40% of your time to a dedicated and fixed caseload / team projects. 

Reporting to: Line management supervision from the Registered Manager at Broughton House and professional / clinical supervision from the Support and Engagement Director for Social Care.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your role will include:

• Oversight and line management of the clinical team, including leadership, coaching and mentoring in close collaboration with clinical supervisors.
• A working understanding of the clinical care pathway, discipline contribution and responsibilities, to guide and direct clinical provision within all homes.
• Responsibility for ensuring adequate and appropriate clinical team attendance at routine and regular care, clinical and governance meetings.
• Promote and maintain excellent communication channels between care and clinical team, addressing and escalating any concerns in line with policy and protocol.
• Ensuring compliance with clinical and care governance and timely escalation of needs.
• Demonstrating excellence through clinical audit, clinical practice development & quality improvement.
• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further own knowledge

The successful candidate should be or have…

• A registered Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
• Advanced understanding of process / interventions relevant to professional registration and keen to expand knowledge to other disciplines.
• Committed to community based care in order to effectively monitor, manage and meet demand.
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Passionate about supporting and helping others
• Strong leadership and management skills

In return we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example: Level 5: Visionary Leaders Apprenticeship.
• Discipline specific training days
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support
• CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development.
• Company pension scheme; Life assurance and health plan
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
• Free parking & meals on duty
• Relocation packages offered

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.