Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Respiratory & Critical Care
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, Respiratory, Surgery & Critical Care
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dorset County Hospital for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Respiratory, Surgery & Critical Care Therapy Team to cover a maternity leave. The post is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, but part time and flexible working will be considered if raised at interview. The post is fixed term for 1 year.
The Therapies Service at Dorset County Hospital is an integrated service committed to providing and improving patient-centered services. The Therapies Team is dedicated to the principle of seven-day working and currently working towards it. There is a requirement to be part of the Front of House weekend rota.
You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment and will be responsible for the supervision and line management of at least one team member. The therapies department is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with their wellbeing and career progression through supervision, appraisal, in-house and external training, and leadership development.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide Occupational Therapy rehabilitation for patients on Critical Care and continuing as they step down to the wards via the multidisciplinary Discharge to Assess pathways. They will also have the opportunity to work and provide clinical expertise in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, developing highly specialist skills in managing critical care patients at all stages of their journey.
You will have the opportunity to take on team leadership responsibilities, which will include developing and leading on the operational management and service delivery for the occupational therapy team within critical care. You will be joining an established Critical Care Therapy Team supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist, and will be encouraged to take an active role in current projects, including service development and evaluation, internal and external training, audit, and research review.
Job responsibilities
Responsible for providing clinical leadership to a highly specialised Critical Care Occupational Therapy service. To undertake a lead role in the day-to-day management of the Critical Care Therapy service in conjunction with other Band 7 Therapists with access to the Clinical Lead for Critical Care, Respiratory & Surgery and senior management as required.
To participate in daily operational activities including management, planning, implementation, and direction of the critical care, respiratory, and surgery therapy service. To provide professional support to qualified staff, students, and support staff. To be involved in the strategic planning and policy development for the Critical Care, Respiratory therapy service and deputise for the Clinical Lead where necessary. To ensure clinical effectiveness of therapy intervention incorporating evidence-based practice and professional standards.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Current HCPC Registration
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning
* UK driving licence (manual)
* RCOT/BAOT membership or specialist interest group
Knowledge & Experience
* Evidence of C.P.D in relevant areas of practice.
* Post registration experience relevant to clinical area.
* Extensive experience working in an acute health setting and complex discharge planning.
* Experience in supervising/teaching staff/student/volunteer.
* Experience in acute rehab.
* Experience of involvement in audit/service development.
Skills & Abilities
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills and management of complex cases.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Research-minded and committed to personal and team development.
* Able to work weekends in line with the Therapy 7-day working provision.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£41,659 to £47,672 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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