We are really excited to announce we have fantastic opportunities for newly qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapists, or Occupational Therapists looking to join a rotation.
You will need to be a reflective practitioner with good communication skills and the ability to manage your own caseload.
You will have the opportunity to experience 8 month rotations across a range of clinical areas including: acute Stroke, Medical/surgical, Elective & trauma/orthopaedics, Neighbourhood Team (community), Hospital @ Home urgent response (community), community neuro and wheelchair services.
The team is committed to providing high‑quality, evidence‑based, reflective practice and supports this with a comprehensive preceptorship programme following the RCOT Career Development Framework and the Trust‑wide preceptorship programme for nursing and AHPs.
Main duties of the job
To work across the Trust in a range of in‑patient and community settings including hospital at home, Neighbourhood teams, community children’s and community neuro.
To be responsible for independently managing own patient caseload without direct day‑to‑day supervision, demonstrating clinical autonomy where appropriate.
Weekend working is involved for some rotations as part of our commitment to a 7‑day service. Staff will be expected to work at the weekends as part of a rota once they have completed appropriate competencies and training.
Strong links exist between acute and community teams and the preceptorship programme is run across the Trust. All Band 5 staff are encouraged to participate in a Band 5 Peer group.
Education & Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with Health Care Professions Council
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Broad knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
* Demonstration of knowledge of core Occupational Therapy skills
* Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
* Experience of multi‑disciplinary communication, assessment and record keeping
* Computer skills including word processing and e‑mail
* Able to make clinical decisions and problem‑solve without direct supervision
* Able to manage a busy caseload and prioritise
* Ability to work autonomously using own knowledge, skills and initiative in sometimes complex situations while recognising role boundaries
Experience
* Experience in NHS or equivalent acute or community services
* Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment
Personal Attributes
* Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment in which they are working
* Aware of own limitations and able to ask for help when needed
* Evidence of effective communication both verbally and in written documentation
* Shows compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
* Reliable
Other Factors
* Ability to fulfil travel requirements of the post
* Able to meet physical and handling requirements of the post (e.g., repositioning patients, using moving & handling equipment, following approved manual handling practices)
* Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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