Overview
Senior Occupational therapist
Band 6
We are looking for a keen OT to join our Acute Therapy Team. The team consists of Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy staff. There are rotations through medicine, elderly care, surgery and orthopaedics providing a wide variety of experience within the acute wards. Supervision and support is provided by the Band 7 Occupational therapist.
Interview date TBC
Main duties of the job
* To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
* To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision, competencies and appraisal
* To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects
* To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust Therapy service
* To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements
* To participate in the rotations as assigned by your manager
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of the role are provided in the attached supporting document.
Person specification
Education and qualification
* BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* HCPC Registered as OT
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
* Knowledge of a range of OT models and demonstrate being up to date with trends and developments in OT stroke rehab
* Awareness of clinical guidelines and NSF’s - NOF's, Elderly Care and Falls
Experience
* Postgraduate, incorporating experience in a variety of core areas including Elder, Surgery, Stroke and Medicine
* Experience working as an OT with adults in NHS
* Previous OT Band 6 experience with adults
* Previous Community Band 6 OT experience with adults
SKILLS / ABILITIES
* Identifies what attracts them to this specific post at Croydon Health services Trust
* Demonstrates a commitment and motivation to work in Acute Care
* Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service
Your recruitment team
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Your application
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
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