JOB OVERVIEW
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking for a band 6 role in an acute medicine area? Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to utilise and develop your clinical skills & leadership abilities? If so, our static, fixed term Band 6 Occupational Therapy position may be perfect for you. All of our specialist Occupational Therapists receive supervision & mentorship from a member of our highly specialist team. They will offer direction in terms of clinical development and leadership development, whilst you continue to learn & utilise the holistic patient centred therapy skills core to the Occupational Therapy profession.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST HAVE NHS EXPERIENCE.
We have 1 part-time fixed term of approximately 10 months until 31-8-2025 (0.8 WTE) position is available at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. The successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours across a 7 day pattern. This role would be delivered over 4 days of 7.5 hours per day. Informal conversations about the opportunity are welcome.
MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB
The successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Support workers and nursing staff to achieve patients rehabilitation and discharge goals within the acute medical setting. * To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patients as anautonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations. * To have developed, through experience and postgraduate training, the specialist knowledgeand clinical skills required for the post. * The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow and safe timely discharge. * To work closely with team co-ordinators and senior therapists to ensure a robust structure oftraining, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within the team. * To work closely with team co-ordinators and senior therapists to ensure the delivery of anefficient operational service. * To act as a source of Specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health economy. * To have highly effective communication skills and demonstrate these on a continual basiswith patients, carers, colleagues and the wider Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT). * To undertake audit as a part of the role.
WORKING FOR YOUR ORGANISATION
We offer a job plan for all staff including:
* Protected time for Specialist Professional Activities (SPA’s)
* Supervision on a 6-8 weekly basis
* Excellent induction period across all clinical areas
* Mentorship with new skills, post induction period
* Training and development in team, across the peer group, across
organisations and also external such as annual congress
* Integrated working across Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy
* Opportunities for roles such as staff side representative, health
and safety link worker You are supported by a stable team of experienced staff. Shropshire is a fantastic area and a great place to enjoy many physical activities such as: biking, running, hiking, and even more for the more adventurous of you.