Occupational Therapist Band 6 ED/UC

NHS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior occupational therapist to join our dynamic Emergency Department and Urgent Care Therapy team.

You will take a lead role in the advanced assessment of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine therapy treatment and facilitate timely discharge planning. The post holder will also support junior staff members and students, with active involvement in service developments.

The post holder will undertake a coordinating role in the delivery of the therapy service within their specific clinical area and wider department on a day-to-day basis, which will include the provision of a 7-day service and extended hours with shift patterns.

Main duties of the job

This is a senior occupational therapy position working within the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Therapy team.

You will take a lead role in the advanced assessment of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine therapy treatment and facilitate timely discharge planning.

The post holder will also undertake a coordinating role in the delivery of the therapy service within their specific clinical area on a day-to-day basis, which will include the provision of a 7-day service in our clinical specialties. The post holder will also support junior staff members and students.

About us

At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, providing a world-class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all." We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

• Basic IT/keyboard skills

Qualifications & Education

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Clinical education training

Knowledge and Training

• Significant post qualification experience in a clinical area relevant to the post
• Evidence of post graduate training in a specialist clinical area
• Understanding of developments within the NHS and the Trust, and their implications on Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Experience

• Clinical experience at band 5 in core areas of respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology, and orthopaedics

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Ability to teach, guide, and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
• Flexible working to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, in a clear and logical manner including a good standard of documentation

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Evidence of clinical reasoning in the management of patient care
• Evidence of the ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
• Evidence of self-directed learning
• Understanding of the governance framework and relevance to clinical practice
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area and support others

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Vision for developing service
• Evidence of organisational and good time management skills
• Management experience of a team
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload, and demanding situations

Audit

• Physical ability to carry out necessary therapeutic handling and highly developed dexterity and coordination for assessment and manual treatments

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.

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum