Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Diploma/ degree in Occupational Therapy
2. Registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
3. Membership of the RCOT
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Minimum of 18 months experience as a Band 5 in the NHS.
5. Experience of a range of rotations including medicine, orthopaedic, older people & rehabilitation.
Desirable criteria
6. Involvement in audit, research & understanding of quality issues.
Technical skills
Essential criteria
7. Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
8. Up- to-date with professional practice and new research
9. Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear & logical manner
10. Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate
11. Understanding of clinical governance & its implications
12. Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day and carry out concurrent activities
13. Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients & carers
14. Able to work well across teams to meet patient and service priorities
Desirable criteria
15. Supervision & appraisals of juniors, assistants or students
16. IT skills
Other requirements
Essential criteria
17. Possession of a clean UK driving licence
18. Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
19. Able to work as a team member
20. Problem-solving