Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapists to join the Inpatient Therapy Team. The Inpatient Therapy Team work across both Acute Medical and Complex Care wards at the Royal Bolton Hospital. The team consists of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists as well as Therapy Assistants. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to work as part of the wider Integrated Discharge and Therapy service involving 'Discharge to Assess' pathways. We work as part of a health and social care multidisciplinary team comprising of AHPS, Medics, Pharmacists, Social Workers and Nurses. Candidates will have recent and relevant post registration experience and an interest in elderly rehabilitation and discharge planning in an acute setting. Candidates will need to be able to travel across the locality independently in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. The post will provide an excellent opportunity for individuals that enjoy working as part of a close multi-disciplinary/multi agency team. You must have a genuine interest in working with older people, be self-motivated, enthusiastic, resourceful and comfortable working in a changing and fast paced environment. Main duties of the job To work as an autonomous practitioner within clinical and professional supervision of Senior Occupational Therapists. To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy intervention. To clearly convey information on diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans in order that clients and their carers can understand and to play a key role in discharge planning. To delegate, support and train assistant staff. To continue professional development through regular training, support and supervision sessions. About us At Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, we take a person-centred approach in all our interactions with patients, families and our staff. We provide compassionate care and demonstrate understanding to everyone. Our staff are our most valuable asset. From the exceptional opportunities that we offer including flexible working and rotational packages, to the remarkable care we provide to our patients. We think there is something special about working here. We are committed to cultural diversity. We strive to ensure that staff and patients are free from discrimination regardless of their ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Every person should be able to fulfil their potential at work, and we support people from all communities who teach us about differences in beliefs and opinions We pride ourselves on using this knowledge to provide personalised care and ensure that we are a supportive environment in which to work and receive care We put quality and safety at the heart of all our services and processes. We continuously improve our standards of healthcare with the patient in mind Bolton is a great place to work in the centre of the North West of England with close links to Manchester and other cities such as Leeds and Liverpool but also with easy access to the rural areas in Wales and the Lake District. Please contact us for an informal discussion or enquiries about this post. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 241-99-IC-25 Job locations The Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy oCurrent professional registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist oEvidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise. Desirable Current accredited field work educator. Experience Essential oPractice skills in relevant field of practice (ward based experience) oMulti-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working. oSupervision/Mentoring of staff or students Knowledge Essential oTo have a Working knowledge of a range of medical conditions appropriate to the clinical area oKnowledge and appreciation of lone working risks - policy and procedure. Skills Essential oAbility to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriate interventions to Junior and support staff. oExcellent team working skills and flexibility oEffective written and oral communication/listening skills. oExcellent time management and organisational skills within a busy acute ward based environment Others Essential oIt is essential to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for environmental visits. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy oCurrent professional registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist oEvidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise. Desirable Current accredited field work educator. Experience Essential oPractice skills in relevant field of practice (ward based experience) oMulti-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working. oSupervision/Mentoring of staff or students Knowledge Essential oTo have a Working knowledge of a range of medical conditions appropriate to the clinical area oKnowledge and appreciation of lone working risks - policy and procedure. Skills Essential oAbility to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriate interventions to Junior and support staff. oExcellent team working skills and flexibility oEffective written and oral communication/listening skills. oExcellent time management and organisational skills within a busy acute ward based environment Others Essential oIt is essential to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for environmental visits. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)