Job summary Are you keep to develop an Occupational Therapy Service in an adult Critical Care Unit alongside an MDT comprising of Physiotherapists, Dietitians and Speech and Language Therapists, if so then read on. We are looking for a dynamic Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to work in this emerging area of practice for Occupational Therapy within our general adult Critical Care Units and to outreach to complex patients and therapists working in in-patient therapy. We have two general Critical Care Units on two hospital sites at the Trust, both of which are covered by therapy. The patients are very varied and have a large range of complexity originating from many specialities including medicine, stroke, neurology, orthopaedics, surgery and renal and hence requiring a broad set of transferrable advanced skills as well as a desire to take the MDT on an exciting journey of discovery of the role of Occupational Therapy within this field. Healthcare is a 7 day service and therefore the expectation will be for you to support weekend working. Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively. Main duties of the job The Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist working with the Critical Care & Surgery Therapy Team develops the quality of the clinical service and staff that deliver it. The post holder will work using an enhanced level of practice applying specialist knowledge and skills in the field of Critical Care, respiratory and surgery. They will assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients predominantly in Critical Care outreaching to the inpatient wards as required. They will act as the profession specific lead to support the training and development of the clinical staff within the Critical Care & Surgery therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team. To lead on service development, audit and assist in research initiatives to deliver on best practice evidence based care in line with trust and national priorities. To be responsible for the delivery of key quality performance indicators linked to providing high quality care. About us We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 176-F-6983487 Job locations Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9GZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Evidence of CPD (portfolio) Evidence of post graduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area - Respiratory care, surgery or acute amputee management Evidence of leadership or management training Desirable BAOT member Experience Essential NHS experience working at senior level Clinical experience within respiratory care, surgery or acute amputee management Evidence of Multi-Disciplinary working Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge Desirable Ability to demonstrate working with local/regional/national networks Key Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Leadership and motivational skills Ability to present information in a logical and concise manner Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Evidence of CPD (portfolio) Evidence of post graduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area - Respiratory care, surgery or acute amputee management Evidence of leadership or management training Desirable BAOT member Experience Essential NHS experience working at senior level Clinical experience within respiratory care, surgery or acute amputee management Evidence of Multi-Disciplinary working Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge Desirable Ability to demonstrate working with local/regional/national networks Key Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Leadership and motivational skills Ability to present information in a logical and concise manner Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9GZ Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)