Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and supervision

MDT learning opportunities

Job summary

The Walton Centre is seeking a permanent, full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the therapy service. The post rotates across acute neurology, acute neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation, with a caseload to manage and opportunities to supervise assistants and students.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in adults with neurological conditions. HCPC registration is required to apply.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration (applicants must have it to apply).
• Experience in an acute hospital setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients within a designated specialist clinical area.
• Establish and manage a clinical caseload.
• Rotate across all areas of the Therapy service as directed by Therapy Managers.
• Work flexibly according to service needs.
• Support therapy assistants and students; delegate duties.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to improve care quality.
• Provide clinical education and training to other healthcare professionals.
• Assist senior therapy staff in service development and quality improvement.
• Support specified areas of service provision under supervision.
• Influence research and professional development for self and others.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Decision making

Time management

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

This permanent, full-time Band 5 post sits in the Walton Centre therapy service, rotating across acute and rehabilitation wards for adults with neurological conditions. The occupational therapist assesses and treats patients, manages a clinical caseload, supports assistants and students, and provides training to other clinicians. Rotations cover acute neurology, acute neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation, and the post suits therapists with post-qualification experience in a general or acute hospital setting. HCPC registration is needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Assess and treat patients within a designated specialist clinical area
• Establish and manage a clinical caseload
• Rotate across all areas of the Therapy service as directed by Therapy Managers
• Work flexibly according to service needs
• Take responsibility for therapy assistants and students, delegating duties and providing appropriate support
• Work with medical, nursing and other clinicians to influence service development and quality of care
• Provide clinical education and training to other healthcare professionals
• Assist senior therapy staff in service development and the provision of a quality service
• Support specified areas of service provision under the direction of supervisors and team members
• Influence research and professional development for self and others

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as an occupational therapist

Experience

• Proven experience in an acute hospital setting
• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy within acute neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of MDT working and team dynamics, and the occupational therapist's role within them
• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions
• Well-developed problem-solving and activity analysis skills
• Good organisation and time management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to liaise effectively within the multidisciplinary team

Other

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Nice to have

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Membership of the RCOT Specialist Section - Neurological Practice (SSNP)
• Awareness of current NHS issues
• Knowledge of audit tools and of organisational and clinical standards in occupational therapy

What’s offered

• Training, support and appraisal from specialist occupational therapy staff
• Regular shared learning opportunities across the MDT