Specialist Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 36 000 - 45 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a qualified occupational therapist for a 12-month secondment in a seven-day Specialist Rehabilitation Unit in London. You will deliver specialist assessment and rehabilitation for adults recovering from traumatic injury or serious illness, with supervision from a Band 7 clinical lead.

You will train rotating therapists and students, lead new service development projects, and apply evidence-based practice across inpatient and outpatient care, working

Qualificações

• Degree in occupational therapy and HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2-3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in neurology or rehabilitation.
• Experience of service development, audit, research and continuing professional development.
• Experience of line managing a team, including objectives, appraisals and delegation.
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to adults after traumatic injury or serious illness.
• Help patients and families reach the greatest possible independence and quality of life.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy within a seven-day rehabilitation service.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team led by a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Use the staff supervision system to develop the service and yourself.
• Train rotational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and undergraduate staff.
• Identify, lead and drive forward new service development projects.
• Apply continuous evidence-based practice across the team's work.

Conhecimentos

Occupational therapy knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Record keeping

Time management

Communication skills

Team motivation

IT and presentation

Formação académica

Degree in occupational therapy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A 12-month secondment in the Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit, a seven-day service for adults recovering from traumatic injury or serious illness. The post centres on specialist occupational therapy assessment and rehabilitation for inpatients and outpatients, with supervision from a Band 7 clinical lead. It also involves training rotational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and students, and leading new service development projects. Applicants need their current manager's release before applying.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to adults after traumatic injury or serious illness
• Help patients and families reach the greatest possible independence and quality of life
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy within a seven-day rehabilitation service
• Work in an interdisciplinary team led by a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
• Use the staff supervision system to develop the service and yourself
• Train rotational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and undergraduate staff
• Identify, lead and drive forward new service development projects
• Apply continuous evidence-based practice across the team's work

What's required

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy and HCPC registration

Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in neurology or rehabilitation
• Experience of service development, audit, research and continuing professional development
• Experience of line managing a team, including objectives, appraisals and delegation
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working

Skills & knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of occupational therapy process and interventions, applied in evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of national policies, guidance and assessment tools
• Ability to motivate team performance towards objectives
• Flexible approach, time management and prioritising to deadlines
• Clear communication, record keeping, report writing, IT and presentation skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with adult and child barred lists
• Ability to travel between hospital sites by own car or with an assisted driver

Other

• Commitment to the Trust values of kindness, openness and inclusion
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Problem-solving approaches

Nice to have

• Clinical Educator's Certificate
• Postgraduate accredited study, such as an MSc in a relevant health subject
• Audit and research in a clinical area
• Mentorship skills