Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider located in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist. The role involves providing specialist assessments and rehabilitation services in a multidisciplinary setting to support patient recoveries. Ideal candidates will hold an OT qualification and possess strong communication and time management skills. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate training required.
• Knowledge of current best practice in OT essential.
• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and discharge planning.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team for patient discharge.
• Supervise a band 5 occupational therapist and students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Commitment to lifelong learning

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Would you like to work with a creative and enthusiastic team who will support and help you develop your clinical, managerial, personal and professional skills?

We specialise in general rehabilitation & offer a 17-day pathway for patients with a variety of comorbidities. The post holder will be required to complete assessments, interventions and rehabilitation programmes to aid the recovery of patients admitted to St Peters ward.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about helping patients to improve their quality of life & helping staff to develop in their roles and are keen to learn. You will be working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, have excellent communication & time management skills with the ability to problem solve and prioritise.

In this role you will be required to supervise a band 5 occupational therapist and students within the team. In addition to assisting with the team with the patient caseload, service development and quality improvement projects you will have the opportunity to deputise for the Band 7 OT.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy in our Non weight bearing beds and Rehabilitation Beds ensuring that services support the discharge of patients by providing specialist assessment and discharge planning.
• To work as part of a team including a physiotherapist, rehabilitation assistant, Adult Care Services and care home staff to facilitate timely assessment and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning at Forest Care Village
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the rehabilitation units to facilitate timely assessment and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning as required
• To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.
• Provide support for the clinical supervision student Occupational Therapists and give direction to members of support staff.
• To work flexibly, being willing to work on other Units if / when required.

About us

Just as we care about our patients\' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Relevant Post graduate training.

Education/Qualification

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Relevant Post graduate training.

Experience

• Knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Word processing and internet skills
• Knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Health, safety and risk awareness
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to be organized, prioritise and manage own time.
• Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this
• Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision.
• Interest in working in community settings.
• Willingness to work flexibly, at a variety of locations.
• Evidence of active CPD portfolio
• Car Driver, Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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.

St Peters Ward, Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AD

£40,617 to £48,778 a year, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

824-HERTS-7518006

Job locations

St Peters Ward, Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AD