Advanced Occupational Therapist Critical Care
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Critical Care Occupational Therapy team for a skilled, dynamic and collaborative Occupational Therapist to join the Critical Care Occupational Therapy Service.
We are extremely keen to hear from Occupational Therapists with strong leadership credentials and who have considerable experience in rehabilitation. You will have the opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with the existing Band 7 Team Lead to shape the critical care Occupational Therapy team.
In addition, this role works closely with the wider MDT which includes Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists in addition to the Critical Care Nurses and Medical workforce.
This is apart‑time post of 22.5hrs per week - working pattern to be discussed following appointment of successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service.
To maintain an agreed case load within in the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake line manager duties for the team.
To work alongside the Inpatient Therapy Manager and Deputy Inpatient Therapy Manager, and the Occupational Therapy Therapy Professional Lead, in planning, co‑co‑ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.
To be instrumental in the on‑going development of services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions.
To carry out any special duties associated with the post (eg overseeing recruitment to Band 5/6 rotation, representing the therapy service at various forums).
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people – a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research‑active organisation.
It’s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence‑based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience working with complex patients
* Experience working on critical care
Qualifications
* Qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Post graduate learning in Occupational Therapy
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.
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