Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
An exciting fixed-term temporary opportunity has arisen to join the excellent Inpatient Occupational Therapy service at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
The East Cheshire Occupational Therapy Service delivers care in a variety of settings, including acute hospitals, rehabilitation centres and community clinics.
What we are looking for:
* As part of the restructure of our therapy staffing across the Hospital, we are looking for an enthusiastic and well-rounded HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with experience of working in the NHS or having had extensive placements within the organisation. The post will work with patients on the Care of the Elderly wards.
* The candidate should provide a patient centred approach to care and underpinning sound clinical specialist knowledge in evidence based assessment and management of a variety of conditions.
* It will be essential for the post holder to work autonomously within trust policies and professional practice, in addition to maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records.
Please be aware that unfortunately, this post is not suitable for students expecting results, or those awaiting HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
As a clinical specialist provide a high standard comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment service to patients on the acute wards with complex presentation, working as an autonomous clinician, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* Clinical educators training
* Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area e.g. communication, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), dementia or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level
* Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience
* Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
* Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
* Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT (Multidisciplinary Teams)
Skills
* Ability to lead junior colleagues
* Advanced communication and listening skills
* Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
* Audit skills
* Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Proactive, takes own initiative
* Supportive team member
Knowledge
* Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
* Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
* Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
* Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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.
Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata (subject to job matching)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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