Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

The Walton Centre; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for rotations across our acute and rehabilitation wards on a permanent, full-time basis. You will join an excellent MDT delivering specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults in neurology, neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation settings.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be a strong team player and show enthusiasm to learn.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent is required.
• HPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• Membership of RCOT and SSNP is desirable for this role.
• Post-qualification experience in general/acute hospital settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients within designated specialist clinical area.
• Work flexibly according to service needs.
• Assist senior therapy staff in service development and provide a high-quality service.
• Support therapy assistants and students; delegate duties with appropriate supervision.

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Health Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist

Member of RCOT

RCOT - Specialist Section - Neurological Practice (SSNP)

Job description

Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist for rotations across our acute and rehabilitation wards on a permanent basis.

As a member of the Walton Centre therapy service you will be part of our exceptional multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for adults. Rotating within the fields of acute neurology, acute neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation, you will receive training, support and appraisal from highly skilled specialist occupational therapy staff as well as regular shared learning opportunities across the MDT.

Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be strong team players with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHS Foundation Trust is a world-renowned Centre of excellence in neurological care with a strong emphasis on education, research and development.

Due to the specialist nature of the hospital, this role would ideally suit occupational therapists with post-qualification experience in a general/acute hospital setting.

This advert may close if applications reach saturation

Main duties of the job

To assess and treat patients within designated specialist clinical area.

To work flexibly according to service needs

To assist senior therapy staff in service development and the provision of a quality service.

To take responsibility where appropriate, for therapy assistant staff and students and delegate duties as necessary, providing appropriate level of support at all times.

Under the direction of supervisor and other team members assist with specified areas of service provision as appropriate

Where appropriate participate in clinical rotations across all areas of the Walton Centre Therapy service as directed by Therapy Managers.

Establish and manage a clinical caseload as appropriate to the service

To work collaboratively with other clinicians, including medical and nursing staff to influence service development and ensure quality of care is delivered

To provide clinical education and training to other health care professionals

Influence research and professional development for self and others.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
• Member of college of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Member of the RCOT - Specialist Section - Neurological Practice (SSNP)

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in the acute hospital setting.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of occupational therapy within acute neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of MDT working and the role of the occupational therapist within the team.
• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information.
• Well-developed problem solving and activity analysis skills
• Well organised and good time management skills.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of team/group dynamics and the role of the occupational therapist within a team.
• Able to demonstrate awareness of the current NHS issues.
• To have knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in occupational therapy.

Skills & Attributes

• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.

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.

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearPer annum pro rata