Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

The Walton Centre Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist for rotations across acute and rehabilitation wards on a permanent basis. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehab for adults with neurology and neurosurgery needs.

Applicants should have excellent communication and organisational skills, with post-qualification experience in a general/acute hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Proven experience in the acute hospital setting.
• Understanding MDT working in neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsabilités

• Assess and treat patients in designated specialist area.
• Work flexibly according to service needs.
• Assist senior staff in service development and quality provision.
• Supervise therapy assistants and students, delegating duties.
• Participate in clinical rotations across Walton Centre Therapy service.
• Establish and manage a clinical caseload.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to influence service development.
• Provide clinical education to other health care professionals.
• Support research and professional development.

Connaissances

BSc Hons OT

HCPC registered

Acute hospital experience

MDT collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Formation

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

RCOT membership (desirable)

Description du poste

Job summary

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.

Pay scheme:

Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 160-8349944

Essential qualifications and experience

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
• 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.
• 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.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Member of college of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Member of the RCOT - Specialist Section - Neurological Practice (SSNP)
• 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.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Nicola Branscombe, Occupational Therapist, [e-mail]