Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

CPD opportunities

Development opportunities within the +

Job summary

The Walton Centre is recruiting an occupational therapist on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join the complex rehabilitation team in the Therapies service. The role involves specialist assessment, managing a complex caseload, and liaising with the Cheshire & Merseyside Rehabilitation Network to ensure seamless discharge from inpatient facilities.

HCPC registration and a MSc or equivalent in a relevant specialism are required; the post includes supervision of junior staff and students, with

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and RCOT membership required.
• Masters level qualification or equivalent in a relevant specialist area.
• Experience in complex rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specialist assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex presentations, including clinical diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Carry a complex caseload and supervise junior staff and students.
• Liaise with the hub and spokes to facilitate discharge from Network inpatient facilities.
• Provide training, mentoring and supervision to junior staff, OT assistants and students.
• Educate colleagues and carers on managing complex patients and teach health professionals.
• Communicate with patients, carers and health/social care professionals with empathy.
• Lead and participate in Network educational and clinical audit programmes and service developments.
• Advise managers on service planning and coordinate team work at operational level.
• Implement and review clinical standards based on best evidence.
• Cover the department during annual leave and sickness with evening/weekend work as needed.
• Collect data and records, maintaining confidentiality.
• Identify and order equipment and represent occupational therapy on committees.

Skills

HCPC registration

RCOT membership

Supervision of junior staff

Team leadership

Communication skills

Clinical governance

Education

Degree or diploma in occupational therapy

MSc or equivalent in a relevant specialism

Job description

The complex rehabilitation team in the Walton Centre Therapies service, a specialist inpatient unit for patients after traumatic injury and illness, is recruiting an occupational therapist on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The work centres on specialist assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex presentations, and on liaising across the Cheshire & Merseyside Rehabilitation Network hub and spokes to achieve seamless discharge. The post includes a complex caseload, supervision of junior staff and students, and evening or weekend working when patient needs require it. HCPC registration and a Masters or equivalent in a relevant specialism are required.

What the job involves

• Specialist assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex presentations, including clinical diagnosis and treatment plans
• Carry a complex caseload
• Liaise with the hub, spokes and extended rehabilitation to facilitate seamless discharge from Network inpatient facilities
• Provide training, mentoring and supervision to junior staff, OT assistants and students on placement
• Advise, assist and educate colleagues and carers on managing clinically challenging patients, and teach other health professionals
• Communicate with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals, including complex information needing empathy
• Lead and participate in Network educational and clinical audit programmes and service developments
• Advise managers on service planning and development and co-ordinate team work at operational level
• Implement and review clinical standards, ensuring treatment is based on the best available evidence
• Cover the department during annual leave and sickness, with evening and weekend working as needed
• Collect data and records required nationally and departmentally, maintaining confidentiality
• Identify and order equipment for the hub with the therapy manager, and represent occupational therapy on committees

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
• MSc or equivalent in a relevant specialism

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration
• Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Experience

• Evidence of clinical audit
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice in a clinical area
• Ability to provide specialist, evidence-based clinical intervention

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical governance as applied to occupational therapy and rehabilitation
• Awareness of current NHS issues and quality indicators
• Knowledge of current Department of Health guidance
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and effective communication at all levels
• High-level organisational skills, time management, problem solving and decision making
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, with leadership and a positive role-model approach

Other

• Ability to write, implement and audit policies
• Positive attitude to change and flexible working to meet service demands
• Ability to manage own stress and support others with stress

Nice to have

• Completion of the professional practice educator qualification
• Experience of working in a community environment
• Basic IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Effective presentation and education skills

What’s offered

• Regular supervision
• CPD opportunities
• Development opportunities within the Therapy Service and Rehabilitation Network