An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a Senior Occupational Therapist to work in our Complex Disability Team. The post holder will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of children with a range of conditions. Children are seen in a variety of settings, including family homes and education settings, and therefore the ability to travel between settings is essential for this role. Staff may also be expected to work across the Children's service dependent on service need. Team-working is an important part of this role, and you will regularly work with other disciplines and services including social care and education. We have an excellent supervision and support structure, and you will receive a full induction on commencement of the post.
The successful applicant will have gained experience at band 5 level in core rotations and have some postgraduate experience of working in paediatrics and be familiar and confident with assessment and treatment of a full range of paediatric conditions.
Main duties of the job
Assesses and treats own caseload of paediatric patients and maintains associated records. To have a responsibility for Training & Development of junior staff, students, and other staff groups in this speciality. Supervise less experienced staff, assistants, and students. Participates as a member of the therapy team and the MDT within a specified clinical area. Has a responsibility for own CPD and other developmental activities. Involvement in identifying and carrying out departmental audit, research, or service development activity in line with local and national guidelines. Participates in providing 7-day services and extended working day, as required by the service.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as competent and caring staff by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Paediatric Occupational Therapist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
Graduate Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC (or student Occupational Therapist with qualification pending) HCPC registration Appropriate experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist Previous care experience Core Rotations as a Band 5 Therapists in a range of core areas: Orthopaedics, Medical or Frailty Inpatients, Neurological Rehabilitation
Desirable
Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists or similar
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Basic computer skills
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
Experience working as part of multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio High level of clinical reasoning with excellent theoretical knowledge underpinning practice Demonstrate a good awareness of needs of patient and appropriate action to take Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member Experience supervising junior, students or non-qualified staff Student Educator Course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Well developed theoretical knowledge underpinning Occupational Therapy practice Good written and oral communication skills Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving skills and clinical reasoning Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service Good organisational skills
Desirable
Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff Ability to organise own workload and administrative procedures
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Clatterbridge
Clatterbridge Road
Wirral
CH63 4JY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
408-24-1288 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The successful applicant will have gained experience at band 5 level in core rotations and have some postgraduate experience of working in paediatrics and be familiar and confident with assessment and treatment of a full range of paediatric conditions.
Main duties of the job
Assesses and treats own caseload of paediatric patients and maintains associated records. To have a responsibility for Training & Development of junior staff, students, and other staff groups in this speciality. Supervise less experienced staff, assistants, and students. Participates as a member of the therapy team and the MDT within a specified clinical area. Has a responsibility for own CPD and other developmental activities. Involvement in identifying and carrying out departmental audit, research, or service development activity in line with local and national guidelines. Participates in providing 7-day services and extended working day, as required by the service.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as competent and caring staff by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Paediatric Occupational Therapist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
Graduate Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC (or student Occupational Therapist with qualification pending) HCPC registration Appropriate experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist Previous care experience Core Rotations as a Band 5 Therapists in a range of core areas: Orthopaedics, Medical or Frailty Inpatients, Neurological Rehabilitation
Desirable
Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists or similar
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Basic computer skills
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
Experience working as part of multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio High level of clinical reasoning with excellent theoretical knowledge underpinning practice Demonstrate a good awareness of needs of patient and appropriate action to take Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member Experience supervising junior, students or non-qualified staff Student Educator Course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Well developed theoretical knowledge underpinning Occupational Therapy practice Good written and oral communication skills Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving skills and clinical reasoning Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service Good organisational skills
Desirable
Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff Ability to organise own workload and administrative procedures
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Clatterbridge
Clatterbridge Road
Wirral
CH63 4JY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
408-24-1288 #J-18808-Ljbffr
