We have an opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our established community therapy team covering the Macclesfield Community.
The role involves providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for adults within our rehabilitation beds and community settings.
You will be part of a supportive, integrated team including GPs, district nurses, ACPs, social workers, physiotherapists, and therapy assistants. All team members collaborate daily to support each other. This role offers valuable career development opportunities and connects your current role to the community.
Main duties of the job
To act as a clinical specialist, providing high-standard Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments to patients with diverse health needs across the Macclesfield area.
This care will be delivered in patients' homes and community bed-based settings. You will work as an autonomous clinician, using analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessments, make diagnoses where appropriate, identify patient problems, set goals, and develop treatment plans and progressions.
You will demonstrate effective communication through liaison and referral to other agencies, embracing community team philosophies.
About us
East Cheshire NHS Trust values its people and fosters a sense of community. Our values are embedded in everything we do, making us a great and inclusive place to work. We support, develop, and empower our staff throughout their careers. Join us to help deliver outstanding care and improve community health.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, colleagues, and patients. While not mandatory, vaccination is encouraged. We will check vaccination status for all new starters.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check, with costs payable by the candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years, you will need an overseas police clearance. More details are available via the links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Applicant Pack and the Job Description and Person Specification under Supporting documents for detailed information.
Visit our Careers webpage at www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more about working with us.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader, and applicants with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.
Apply early as we may close the advert early if we receive many applications. We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* Clinical educators training
* Postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist area or willingness to study at this level
Knowledge
* Post-registration knowledge relevant to the specialist area, evidenced by CPD
* Knowledge of NHS legislation and recommendations
* Awareness of national and local priorities and trends
* Understanding of service/trust values & objectives
* Crisis Response experience
Skills
* Ability to lead junior colleagues
* Advanced communication and listening skills
* Decision-making at all levels
* Audit skills
* Workload prioritisation
* Autonomous and team working
* Working under pressure
* Proactivity and initiative
* Supportive team member
Experience
* Post-registration experience, including relevant NHS settings
* Experience with audit/research
* Experience in teaching and mentoring staff and MDT members
Specific Job Requirements
* Experience in the NHS across various rotations, including physical and mental health fields
* Ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues, including dementia, ensuring safe and timely discharges
* Experience working in community settings
Other Role Requirements
* Refer to the job description and person specification for further details
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including checks for any criminal convictions.
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