Job summary We are excited to advertise a new role within Critical Care for a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join this dynamic and collaborative multi-disciplinary team. The role is part time up to a maximum of 30 hours, this is negotiable, but we'd require a minimum of 3 days. We are a 16 bedded critical care unit that takes a mix of level 2 and 3 patients. We have a full team of anaesthetists, nurses, ACCP's, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and support from SLT and Dietetics. The unit has a very active research team and are very keen to include AHP's within this. The in-patient therapy service has a great reputation and has some of the highest staff satisfaction scores in the organisation. We strive for high standards, support staff in their career aspirations through training and development both in house and with external providers. The candidate will be part of the large respiratory therapy team, that comprises of all bands of staff in qualified and support worker roles. They provide a 7-day service and the successful candidate will be expected to be contribute to weekend working (approx 1 weekend every 5-6 weeks). Main duties of the job It is anticipated that the role will be split between assessing and treating the rehabilitation needs of patients on Critical Care, providing meaningful goal orientated rehabilitation, splinting and cognitive / delirium management. The successful candidate will follow the patients onto the in-patient wards and work alongside the ward teams to ensure that the patient's rehabilitation continues when stepped down from critical care. They will be part of the monthly ICU follow up clinics, signposting and supporting the rehabilitation needs following their hospital stay. They will work within the Respiratory and Critical care in-patient therapy team and support the team with complex tracheostomy discharges from our acute respiratory care unit. The unit also has 2 ICU burns beds which may require the candidate to support the specialist burns MDT with non-burns therapy as well as the wider respiratory team to supervise less experienced staff. This is a new role, and we'd welcome any potential applicants to contact us for further information if needed or to visit the unit and team. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using A.I. technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on A.I. is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used A.I, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9377-ATS0044 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Take the lead role for management of level 2 and 3 critical care patients within ICU and ARCU. Co-ordinate and support ongoing rehabilitation of critical care patients on step down from critical care. Attend ICU MDT follow up clinic monthly alongside physiotherapy, medical, nursing and psychology colleagues. Determine clinical diagnosis and develop effective treatment plans. Provide clinical leadership to other members of the Therapy team. Maintain own professional development and demonstrate high standards of clinical performance and professional practice. Work within standards of practice according to the College of Occupational Therapy (COT) and local Trust policies. To act autonomously in relation to patient assessment and treatment with limited supervision To deputise for the Therapy Service Lead and Integrated team leader In-patients as required. To undertake the training, supervision and performance management of Therapy staff and assistants allocated to the service. Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management. Accept sole clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. Undertake the specialist and comprehensive assessment of patients referred from primary or secondary care, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and using analytical skills Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range of advanced treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care in conjunction with the patient and carers. Plan a care programme for individual patients in conjunction with other professional staff within the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Provide specialist clinical expertise to colleagues within the team and referrers to the service. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme. Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to gain informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive or receptive dysphasia, pain, fear. Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who may lack capacity to consent to treatment. Communicate complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT members and with MDT colleagues across health and social care sectors to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include case meetings and effective goal planning. Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of Occupational Therapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. Train and supervise more junior staff and rehab assistants. Provide clinical education and training to Occupational Therapy students to graduate level on therapeutic skills and knowledge within clinical area. Maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work. Be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivering of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraisee Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with team leader/manager. Make recommendations for change. Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation. Risk assess each therapeutic intervention and minimise potential risks Job description Job responsibilities Take the lead role for management of level 2 and 3 critical care patients within ICU and ARCU. Co-ordinate and support ongoing rehabilitation of critical care patients on step down from critical care. Attend ICU MDT follow up clinic monthly alongside physiotherapy, medical, nursing and psychology colleagues. Determine clinical diagnosis and develop effective treatment plans. Provide clinical leadership to other members of the Therapy team. Maintain own professional development and demonstrate high standards of clinical performance and professional practice. Work within standards of practice according to the College of Occupational Therapy (COT) and local Trust policies. To act autonomously in relation to patient assessment and treatment with limited supervision To deputise for the Therapy Service Lead and Integrated team leader In-patients as required. To undertake the training, supervision and performance management of Therapy staff and assistants allocated to the service. Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management. Accept sole clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. Undertake the specialist and comprehensive assessment of patients referred from primary or secondary care, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and using analytical skills Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range of advanced treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care in conjunction with the patient and carers. Plan a care programme for individual patients in conjunction with other professional staff within the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Provide specialist clinical expertise to colleagues within the team and referrers to the service. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme. Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to gain informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive or receptive dysphasia, pain, fear. Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who may lack capacity to consent to treatment. Communicate complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT members and with MDT colleagues across health and social care sectors to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include case meetings and effective goal planning. Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of Occupational Therapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. Train and supervise more junior staff and rehab assistants. Provide clinical education and training to Occupational Therapy students to graduate level on therapeutic skills and knowledge within clinical area. Maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work. Be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivering of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraisee Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with team leader/manager. Make recommendations for change. Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation. Risk assess each therapeutic intervention and minimise potential risks Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered with the HCPC Post graduate course or qualification, to masters equivalent level or relevant clinical experience Knowledge and skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills. Promotion of role of Occupational Therapist. Moving and Handling Ability to pass on knowledge and skills within both formal and informal environments Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services Working knowledge of the NHS Awareness of own limitations. Ability to use and develop appropriate patient handling skills Ability to carry out moderate effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Teaching/Presentation skills Desirable Interest in research. Formal training or skills in splinting. Personal attributes Essential Confident Able to work both independently and to promote MDT working Ability to motivate Committed to personal and team development Ability to cope working in a stressful environment Ability to cope with emotional or aggressive patients and carers Adaptable Motivated Ability to maintain judgement under pressure Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality Ability to work 7 day working pattern Desirable Able to cope with demands of the patient group Experience Essential Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent and relevant postgraduate courses Clinical Educators Course Leadership skills and experience Evidence of comprehensive clinical experience within acute and rehabilitation in-patient settings. Experience with evidence of rotations in varied clinical fields Supervision of more junior and support staff and students Desirable Experience of working on Critical care Participation in audit/ service evaluation/ research. Experience or keen interest in delirium management & rehabilitation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered with the HCPC Post graduate course or qualification, to masters equivalent level or relevant clinical experience Knowledge and skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills. Promotion of role of Occupational Therapist. Moving and Handling Ability to pass on knowledge and skills within both formal and informal environments Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services Working knowledge of the NHS Awareness of own limitations. Ability to use and develop appropriate patient handling skills Ability to carry out moderate effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Teaching/Presentation skills Desirable Interest in research. Formal training or skills in splinting. Personal attributes Essential Confident Able to work both independently and to promote MDT working Ability to motivate Committed to personal and team development Ability to cope working in a stressful environment Ability to cope with emotional or aggressive patients and carers Adaptable Motivated Ability to maintain judgement under pressure Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality Ability to work 7 day working pattern Desirable Able to cope with demands of the patient group Experience Essential Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent and relevant postgraduate courses Clinical Educators Course Leadership skills and experience Evidence of comprehensive clinical experience within acute and rehabilitation in-patient settings. Experience with evidence of rotations in varied clinical fields Supervision of more junior and support staff and students Desirable Experience of working on Critical care Participation in audit/ service evaluation/ research. Experience or keen interest in delirium management & rehabilitation. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)