Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 7
Main area: Occupational Therapy Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Seven Day Working) Job ref: 344-4537DCB-A Site: William Harvey Hospital Town: Ashford Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy and Discharge Service team at the William Harvey Hospital. The successful candidate will be working alongside colleagues within the team, as well as in collaboration with local organisations, to provide a high-quality service to a variety of patients across Urgent, Emergency, and Acute Medicine and support a seamless transition from the acute setting. The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Discharge Managers who are vital in the assessment and planning of therapy needs and discharge arrangements for patients admitted through our busy Emergency Department. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who is looking for a new challenge in helping to continually develop the service and who wants to develop their people management skills with support from the Clinical Lead Therapist and senior colleagues. Main duties of the job
Supporting the Clinical Lead in providing a high-quality therapy service to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective discharge home with appropriate referrals into the community setting. Collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow by prioritising the caseload and supporting therapy colleagues to organise their caseload appropriately. Supporting the team in their development and assisting in the day-to-day running of the therapy service. To provide support and professional development of junior staff. Person specification
Experience
At least 3 years post-graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area Proven record of providing high-quality intervention for high-risk patients Clinical Audit Skills and abilities
Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area Excellent written and verbal communication skills Teaching/facilitating training Excellent organisational skills Up-to-date therapeutic moving and handling skills Good IT knowledge Effective and strong team player Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, and CQC Knowledge of up-to-date clinical/evidence-based practice Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts Member of a special interest group related to the field Qualifications
HCPC Registered BSc Occupational Therapy Leadership Training Member of a Professional Group Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Ability to Manage
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change and use initiative Other
To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission, and Values Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, and parking is available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
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Band 7
Main area: Occupational Therapy Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Seven Day Working) Job ref: 344-4537DCB-A Site: William Harvey Hospital Town: Ashford Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy and Discharge Service team at the William Harvey Hospital. The successful candidate will be working alongside colleagues within the team, as well as in collaboration with local organisations, to provide a high-quality service to a variety of patients across Urgent, Emergency, and Acute Medicine and support a seamless transition from the acute setting. The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Discharge Managers who are vital in the assessment and planning of therapy needs and discharge arrangements for patients admitted through our busy Emergency Department. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who is looking for a new challenge in helping to continually develop the service and who wants to develop their people management skills with support from the Clinical Lead Therapist and senior colleagues. Main duties of the job
Supporting the Clinical Lead in providing a high-quality therapy service to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective discharge home with appropriate referrals into the community setting. Collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow by prioritising the caseload and supporting therapy colleagues to organise their caseload appropriately. Supporting the team in their development and assisting in the day-to-day running of the therapy service. To provide support and professional development of junior staff. Person specification
Experience
At least 3 years post-graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area Proven record of providing high-quality intervention for high-risk patients Clinical Audit Skills and abilities
Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area Excellent written and verbal communication skills Teaching/facilitating training Excellent organisational skills Up-to-date therapeutic moving and handling skills Good IT knowledge Effective and strong team player Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, and CQC Knowledge of up-to-date clinical/evidence-based practice Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts Member of a special interest group related to the field Qualifications
HCPC Registered BSc Occupational Therapy Leadership Training Member of a Professional Group Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Ability to Manage
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change and use initiative Other
To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission, and Values Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, and parking is available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
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