Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekend working included on a roster basis) Job ref 382-CS156-24
Employer Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Town Blackpool Salary £28,407 - £34,581 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 10/01/2025 23:59
Rotational Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
The Occupational Therapy service for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has vacancies for rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapists. The Trust offers rotations in acute medicine, emergency department, surgery/ICU, orthopaedics, cardiac, care of the older person, rehabilitation, stroke & community.
As a Band 5 Clinician you will be required to take part in delivering a quality Occupational Therapy Service in balance with working clinically alongside Consultants and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. You will need to have an enthusiastic approach, be forward thinking and have a problem solving approach to patient management. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who demonstrate the ability to support other team members.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning of patients with multiple and sometimes complex diagnoses.
* The post holder is responsible for provision of assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of clients referred to the service.
* Has responsibility for managing a caseload of clients with a variety of conditions, which may include occasional complex cases overseen by Senior Occupational Therapist.
* Assessment and prescription of equipment and minor adaptations.
* Assist with the education of other health care professionals, multi agency professionals and occupational therapy students in relation to occupational therapy.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* HCPC Registered
* Member of the College of Occupational Therapy
Experience and Skills
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Good communication skills both written and verbal.
Management
* Willing to supervise Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors /Assistants.
Personal
* Able to work contracted hours but be flexible to meet the needs of the service, including weekend working.
* Hold an up to date UK driving licence with access to a car.
Any invitation to interview will be sent to the email account stated on your application form.
If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks.
By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
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