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Clinical Specialist- Occupational Therapist, Blackburn
Client:
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:
Blackburn, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
85b856db5529
Job Views:
8
Posted:
22.06.2025
Expiry Date:
06.08.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Team. We are looking for a staff member eager to challenge their knowledge. We pride ourselves on a holistic approach and going the extra mile for our clients. Our focus is on helping organization members manage their health and enabling them to return or stay in work safely.
We welcome applications from existing Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists with suitable experience. This role offers the chance to develop specialized skills in Occupational Health while enhancing clinical reasoning skills in a rewarding environment.
Training will be provided to prepare you for this role.
Main duties
Lead clinically within a multidisciplinary team, providing expertise in assessment and interactions with specific patient groups. Assist in operationalizing a centralized case management approach for reasonable adjustments for 12 months.
Provide leadership and intervention in a designated service area, ensuring safe, effective, and personalized care aligned with clinical pathways and patient goals.
Contribute to the strategic and operational development of the service as part of the leadership team.
Offer teaching and support in managing complex conditions, educating healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
Flexibility to work core hours Monday to Friday, with potential for enhanced access work.
Working for our organization
East Lancashire Hospitals Trust aims to be recognized for safe, personal, and effective care, serving over 600,000 people with a staff of over 7,000, many of whom are internationally renowned.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical care to a caseload requiring advanced assessment and intervention skills.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate management plans, and discharge plans for complex cases.
Assess patient capacity and obtain informed consent, working within organizational policies.
Develop goals with patients, communicate reasoning, and select appropriate interventions.
Implement evidence-based interventions, evaluate progress, and adapt as needed.
Support patient self-management and organize multidisciplinary case reviews.
Maintain highly specialized skills, undertake risk assessments, and work autonomously across various settings.
Manage workload, develop clinical networks, and support service improvements.
Provide guidance, prepare reports, and involve service users in improvements.
Supervise junior staff, support student learning, and participate in research and audits.
Manage departmental resources, staff issues, and participate in recruitment and training.
Communicate effectively, handle challenging situations, and ensure resource availability.
Lead meetings, represent the service professionally, and ensure compliance with training and standards.
Maintain professional development, participate in appraisals, and stay updated on relevant legislation.
Ensure proper record-keeping, resource management, and staff supervision.
Participate in organizational policies, deliver evidence-based services, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Profession-specific Diploma/Degree
* HCPC registration
* Membership of relevant professional body
* CPD evidence, postgraduate courses
* Involvement in Clinical Interest Groups
Experience
* Individual and group treatment skills
* Postgraduate clinical experience
* Training delivery experience
* Multidisciplinary team working
* Supervision of students/support staff
* Quality improvement, audit, research experience
Knowledge and skills
* Understanding NHS/Social Care policies
* Knowledge of clinical standards and guidelines
* Professional issues and conduct
* Effective communication skills
* Risk management in patient care
* Supervision and problem-solving skills
* Assessment and intervention knowledge
* Research and evidence-based practice
* Workload management
* Knowledge of equipment and assistive technology
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
* Self-reflection and professional development
Personal Qualities
* Team player and system collaborator
* Flexible, adaptive, and creative
* Innovative and improvement-oriented
* Responsive to work variability and interruptions
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