Job summary
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.
1 part-time fixed term of approximately 10 months until 31-8-2025 ( 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 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 patient's rehabilitation and discharge goals within the acute medical setting.
1. To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patientsas an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct andHealth and Care Professions Council Regulations.
2. To have developed, through experience and postgraduate training, the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required for the post.
3. The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups todeliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow and safe timely discharge.
4. To work closely with team co-ordinators and senior therapists to ensure a robust structure of training, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within theteam.
5. To work closely with team co-ordinators and senior therapists to ensure the delivery ofan efficient operational service.
6. To act as a source of Specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health economy.
7. To have highly effective communication skills and demonstrate these on a continualbasis with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT).
8. To undertake audit as a part of the role.
About us
We offer a job plan for all staff including:
9. Protected time for Specialist Professional Activities (SPA's)
10. Supervision on a 6-8 weekly basis
11. Excellent induction period across all clinical areas
12. Mentorship with new skills, post induction period
13. Training and development in team, across the peer group, across organisations and also external such as annual congress
14. Integrated working across Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy
15. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
16. As required for entry into University for professional training
17. Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
18. Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
19. Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
20. Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualication experience
21. Evidence of NHS experience in relevant area of clinical Practice
22. Evidence of teaching/ student experience
23. Experience in audit and research
SKILLS
Essential
24. Evidence of leadership ability
25. Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills
26. IT Skills relevant to the role