Locum Specialist Occupational Therapist - Critical Care
Location: West Midlands
Contract Tenure: Initial 3 months
Closing Date: 29 August
Client Pay Mechanism: Direct Pay Mechanism
Pay Rate: £20 - £30 per hour
About Client
Our client NHS Trust provides acute hospital services. It operates delivering comprehensive care and specializing in various medical fields. The Trust is committed to offering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting staff development.
Job Summary
* Role: Specialist Occupational Therapist - Critical Care
* Location: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
* Team: Experienced Critical Care Therapy team
* Schedule: 7 days a week
* Experience Required: Acute hospital setting experience; critical care experience not essential
* Key Responsibilities: Functional assessment and rehabilitation, patient-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary team, discharge planning support
* Supervision: Clinical and leadership development provided by highly specialist team
Main Duties
* Clinical Practice: Assess, diagnose, and manage a specialist caseload of complex patients autonomously.
* Collaboration: Work with Care Groups to ensure high standards of care and optimal patient flow.
* Training & Supervision: Assist in delivering training, supervision, and appraisals within the team.
* Specialist Advice: Provide expert advice within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust.
* Service Development: Engage in projects to enhance services, training, and learning opportunities.
About Us
* Commitment: Providing excellent care aligned with SaTH's vision.
* Development: 10% SPA time for clinical supervision, training, and service development.
* Lifestyle: Great transport links and lifestyle opportunities in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Essential: HCPC registration
Work Experience
* Essential: Broad range of pre and post qualification experience, NHS experience, relevant clinical practice, teaching / student experience
* Desirable: Audit and research participation
Knowledge
* Essential: CPD evidence, specialist clinical reasoning
Skills
* Essential: Excellent communication skills, leadership development
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