Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Central London Community Health Trust; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist for a 6-month maternity cover at Potters Bar. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team delivering client-centered care in rehabilitation. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and relevant clinical experience. A competitive salary of up to £56,908 is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training and support in career

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD relevant to adult treatment.
• Membership of BAOT.
• Training in appraisal/supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and training for Band 6 OT and rehab assistants.
• Be responsible for Occupational Therapy student clinical placements.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process.

Skills

Advanced skills in assessment and treatment

Core Occupational Therapy skills

Problem-solving and prioritisation

Advanced communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current HCPC registration

Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level

Job description

Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

We have exciting opportunity for a 6 month Fixed Term Maternity Leave post as a Specialist Occupational Therapist, to join our general rehabilitation ward at Potters Bar Community Hospital . This role offers an excellent opportunity to experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering client centred, evidence based care in a general rehab ward.

Main duties of the job

To work as an active member of the Potters Bar inpatient team which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with multiple conditions. To support the OT Lead in the development of the service to ensure integrated working with partnership organisations.

To provide highly specialised assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of conditions, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non professionals.

To provide a specialised resource for other Occupational Therapy staff and health care professionals across Hertfordshire.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical supervision and competency attainment for Band 6 OT and rehab assistants ensuring that they have an up to date Professional Development plan annually, through the Continuing Professional Development structure.

To be responsible for Occupational Therapy student clinical placements, and provide training, supervision and teaching as required.

To participate in the recruitment and selection process in conjunction with other senior staff.

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education /Qualification

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of adults with physical disabilities
• Membership of BAOT
• Member of COT specialist section(s) of RCOT
• Training in appraisal/supervision
• Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field

Experience

• Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
• Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: People with conditions affecting physical function
• Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability
• General rehabilitation and falls management
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising staff and / or students
• NHS experience
• Experience of research and clinical audit
• Experience of working with social services
• Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
• Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
• Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
• Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications Personal and professional responsibility
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and RCOT clinical guidelines

Other

• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
• Car Driver unless covered by Equality Act 2010

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.

£50,008 to £56,908 a yearPer Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)