We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our established community therapy team covering the Knutsford Care Community.
The role will involve providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of adults within the Knutsford Care Community. This may be within patient's homes, nursing and residential homes and within our rehabilitation beds.
You will be part of a wider integrated team consisting of Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants, GPs, District Nurses, ACPs, and Social Workers.
Main duties of the job
To act as a clinical specialist providing a high standard of comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment service to patients with diverse health needs across the Knutsford area.
This care will be delivered in patients homes and within our community bed based settings. The successful candidate will be working as an autonomous clinician, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.
To utilise sound communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required embracing care community team philosophies.
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.
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.
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
Knowledge
* Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
* Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
* Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
* Crisis Response experience
Skills
* Ability to lead junior colleagues
* Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
* Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
* Ability to work under pressure
Experience
* Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
Specific Job Requirements
* Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as an OT to include, physical and mental health fields
Other
* Car driver/ability to demonstrate travel between sites/community settings
Qualifications
* HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
* Clinical educators training
* Membership of a relevant professional body
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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