Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Graduate Diploma / BSc/ Post Graduate Degree in Occupational Therapy/MSc
2. Registered with Health Professions Council
3. Evidence of relevant in depth postgraduate study or qualification
4. Practice Educator Training
5. Member of relevant interest groups
Desirable criteria
1. Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
2. Training in management and leadership skills
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Post graduate experience in Orthopaedics
2. Evidence of experience working at band 6 level, or equivalent in an acute environment managing patients with orthopaedic conditions
3. Demonstrate specialist Orthopaedic clinical skills and knowledge
4. Experience of developing junior occupational therapy and other staff through CPD / PDP/ clinical supervision
5. Managing a complex/highly complex caseload
6. Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and/or multi disciplinary team
7. Training and clinical supervision of clinical staff and students including teaching of specialist skills.
8. Experience of working with support workers
9. Experience of audit
10. Supervision of Students
11. Active participation in research
12. Managing change & service development
Skills
Essential criteria
1. Required to work at masters level or equivalent in terms of knowledge, training and experience
2. Ability to teach specific occupational therapy treatment packages to patients / carers / others
3. Effective communication skills in a multi-disciplinary setting
4. Good organisation and time-management skills
5. Ability to lead, develop, and motivate others
6. Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence using EBP and clinical networks
7. Able to manage own time and caseload, balance management and clinical work
8. Able to delegate tasks
9. Evidence of active participation in In-Service Training & Clinical governance
10. Demonstrate an ability and enthusiasm to develop evidence base for clinical practice
11. Ability to function as an expert autonomous practitioner
12. Able to manage patients with behavioural/social/communication difficulties and to impart difficult/distressing information to patients and carers
In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.
Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
1. Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 440.4KB)
2. Staff Benefits (PDF, 63.4KB)
3. Occupational Therapist Fact Sheet (PDF, 127.7KB)
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