Senior Occupational Therapist - Neurology
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
We have a full-time permanent position available with an exciting opportunity to join our Neurology Service. Supporting patients in the acute Trust including Stroke Assessment Unit, Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre, Early Supported Discharge Service and Neuro Outpatient Services.
This post gives an opportunity to gain experience in acute, rehabilitation, community and outpatient services. You will be able to rotate across all areas of the neurology therapy service.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with clinical experience in neurology to come and join our team.
Part-time and job share hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
We have a very active therapy service at WUTH and there are many opportunities for people looking to enhance their clinical knowledge and experience. There are opportunities to engage in training and development, innovative practice and service development.
You will have professional support for your CPD from Band 7 Therapy team Leaders and support from Senior Occupational Therapists from other specialities as required.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Senior Occupational Therapist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
* Graduate Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC (or student Occupational Therapist with qualification pending)
* HCPC registration
* Appropriate experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist
* Core Rotations as a Band 5 Therapists in a range of core areas: Orthopaedics, Medical or Frailty Inpatients, Neurological Rehabilitation
* Experience working as part of multidisciplinary team
* Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists or similar
* Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio
* High level of clinical reasoning with excellent theoretical knowledge underpinning practice
* Demonstrate a good awareness of needs of patient and appropriate action to take
* Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member
* Experience supervising junior, students or non-qualified staff
Knowledge and Skills
* Well developed theoretical knowledge underpinning Occupational Therapy practice
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Good analytical, problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills
* Basic computer skills
* Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system
* Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients.
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem-solving skills and clinical reasoning
* Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice
Personal Attributes
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff
* Ability to organise own workload and administrative procedures
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.
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