Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting, training and developing the new and existing Occupational Therapy workforce in North Cumbria?
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with expert clinical knowledge and experience to deliver high quality training, education and clinical support within a diverse and clinically-led organisation spanning Acute and Community services.
You will be pivotal in the progress of a range of occupational therapy staff including preceptees, support workers, apprentices and development roles as well as being an expert point of contact on all matters related to career pathways for occupational therapy staff.
You will be part of a growing AHP educator team and this role will be led by the Head of Occupational Therapy. You will be supported with dedicated supervision and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge across the Four Pillars of Practice.
The post requires someone who is motivated, well-organised and has excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire others.
Main duties of the job
lead on guidance and support of pre-reg, postgraduate, apprentices, preceptees, international recruits and return to practice OTs across the whole NCIC OT network.
be clinically competent to support clinical development.
provide pastoral support for overseas recruits during recruitment, appointment, induction, and preceptorship periods.
work alongside OT Leads to ensure newly appointed or promoted staff are integrated smoothly into the workforce and new roles including standardising competencies for development roles.
support the development and postgraduate study towards extended scope and Advanced Practice.
create Communities of Practice across the system for support staff to guide career development opportunities.
lead on the development of appropriate learning environments, training and internal progression periods, to drive the integration of theory and continued competency with practice including the assessment and provision of equipment.
work collaboratively with other Educators and attend Educator Forums, working in partnership with stakeholders to ensure the development of inter-professional learning opportunities.
link with the AHP Faculty and council, maximising relevant opportunities relevant.
contribute to developing policies, guidelines and scope of practice.
stay current with national initiatives supporting the education and development of the OT profession.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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