We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated experienced Occupational Therapist to work as a key member of therapy services to support winter across our wards at Kings Mill and Mansfield Community Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and really make a difference, our therapy workforce are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for patients requiring inpatient care across mid Nottinghamshire.
Working alongside specialist clinicians, as part of dedicated MDT's across a diversity of medical patient profile with hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation needs.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last five years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Sound Clinical knowledge of core conditions and applied therapy techniques
* Ability to prioritise & work under pressure
* Delegation skills
* Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
* As an autonomous practitioner, is able to work as a team member as well as alone but with access to more senior colleague
* IT skills - basic
* Knowledge of NHS procedures, policies and guidelines
* Ability to formulate and develop specialised individual treatment programmes and ability in using clinical reasoning skills based on current best practice
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Registration with HCPC
* Membership of relevant Professional Body
* Evidence of experience in the form of an up to date professional development portfolio
Further
Essential
* Attendance at relevant clinical post graduate courses taught often at modular Masters level and relevant to all core specialities
* Practice Placement Educators training / clinical supervisors training
Desirable
* Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
* NHS experience
* Significant post graduate experience with recent experience working within the speciality of stroke
* Experience of working with a variety of therapeutic approaches
* Experience of audit and service review
* Experience of supervising other staff and students
* Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, assistants and students
Contractual
Essential
* Ability to travel between Kings Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital
* Ability to work over 7 days
Desirable
* Ability to drive
* Car owner
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
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