Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - OPAL
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OR PHYSIOTHERAPIST WITH A PASSION FOR WORKING WITH AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our friendly Older persons assessment & liaison (OPAL) Team in East Cheshire.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with proven experience in the assessment and treatment in this specialist area.
About the service:
We are an exciting team, offering assessment and treatment to patients across the hospital including MAU and A&E.
We work holistically within a large multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Nurses, Consultants, GPs, ACPs, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare and Therapy Assistants and Social workers.
We are looking for an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, with previous experience of working in the NHS and with relevant post-graduate experience.
Main duties of the job
We provide older adults in our ED and MAU wards with high-quality, comprehensive treatment and assessments.
For elderly patients who are frail, we offer thorough evaluations and care to save unnecessary hospital admissions and ensure a quick and safe discharge.
As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be supported by our Lead Consultant, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists. You will also have the chance to develop your own leadership abilities by rotating therapists and supervising students.
We would love to hear from you if you would like to join our creative, friendly team.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed, and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trust's Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* Clinical educators training
* Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area e.g. communication, CBT, dementia or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level
* Membership of a relevant professional body
Knowledge
* Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
* Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
* Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area
* Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Skills
* Ability to lead junior colleagues
* Advanced communication and listening skills
* Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
* Audit skills
* Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Proactive, takes own initiative
* Supportive team member
Experience
* Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area
* Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research
* Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT
Specific Job Requirement
* Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS physical rotations Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients
Other role requirements
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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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