Responsibilities
* As a clinical specialist provide to a high standard comprehensive specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitation service to patients with complex presentation including neurological and provide clinical leadership and support to delegated staff
* To collaborate closely with the patient and members of the multidisciplinary and multi‑agency team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients
* To continuously contribute to service development and innovation
* To work autonomously to manage a defined complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team
* To contribute to the delivery of the service in a variety of defined clinical settings, which may include in‑patient wards, out‑patient and community clinics and the patient's home
* To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
* To utilise advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers
* To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as dementia, cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment
* To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves
* To undertake specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualized treatment plans in agreement with the patient
* To implement specialist individual and/or group interventions for patients with diverse presentations and complex needs
* To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals
* To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant
* To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes
* To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to patient care programmes through attendance at ward rounds, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings
* To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures
* To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate
* To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner
* To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required
* To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required
* To identify appropriate equipment and adaptation needs, liaising with equipment providers, completing paperwork and complying with any tracking, stock control and maintenance systems as required
* To be an active member of an evening and weekend on‑call rota or rostered service, dependant on service need
* To prescribe borderline substances as agreed with the medicines management committee, dependant on service need
* To plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal training to other health care professional staff groups, patients and carers, across a range of settings
* To supervise junior staff and assistants, including the implementation of induction and competency training programmes to develop clinical skills
* To plan and deliver designated induction and training programmes to meet the requirements of the Trust and student placements
* To supervise, educate and assess the performance of the students, providing timely verbal and written feedback
* To undertake health promotion activities across organisational boundaries
* To contribute to in‑service training and peer review meetings as required
Leadership
* To manage a specialist case load, demonstrating appropriate time management and organisation skills
* To contribute to effective day to day organisation and provision of service, including the coordination of junior staff and assistants to meet service priorities
* To provide clinical leadership and support to junior staff and assistants, through case supervision, and the development and monitoring of competencies
* To undertake the appraisal of junior staff and assistants as appropriate
* To contribute to the recruitment of new junior and assistant staff including the planning and delivery of the induction programme
Key messages
Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up to date and job specific information. The salary threshold for sponsorship is £25,000 for Health and Care Visas and £41,700 (with limited exceptions) for Skilled Worker visas. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules.
Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.
We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.
Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
* All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
* Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
* Appointments are subject to a 6‑month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3‑month probationary period.
* You are required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one, and we encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
* We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
* Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
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