Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare service provider in Potters Bar is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist for a 6-month maternity leave cover. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, delivering client-centred therapies, and developing the Occupational Therapy service. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant clinical experience. Flexible working options and comprehensive training support are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and support for career development

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in assessments and treatments for various patient conditions.
• Experience in providing guidance to health and social care professionals.
• Ability to supervise Band 6 OTs and rehab assistants.

Responsibilities

• Join the multidisciplinary team at Potters Bar Community Hospital.
• Provide specialist assessments and treatments.
• Support the development of the Occupational Therapy service.

Skills

Client-centred care

Evidence-based practice

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We have an 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.

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.

Benefits

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
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Please visit our website for a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

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 the job description, person specification and trust values for an outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.