Are you an Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in Major Trauma? A rare opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to work within our welcoming and friendly Major Trauma team in Salford!
You will take an OT clinical lead role on the Major Trauma wards, leading a team of band 6 and 5 OT's, assistant practitioners and therapy assistants. You will provide specialist OT assessments and interventions for patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs.
You will be supported by an experienced and highly skilled MDT and receive access to our award winning leadership programmes, direct supervision, appraisal and peer support.
We welcome applicants who are experienced at band 6 looking to progress your career in a training capacity towards a band 7 role, or an existing band 7 wanting to work in this dynamic clinical area where evidence-based practice and joint working are embedded, and service development and CPD are encouraged.
Main duties of the job To take the lead in the advanced assessment / treatment of Major Trauma patients, who may have complex presentations. To develop treatment plans, recommend where rehabilitation input is required, commence the rehabilitation process, support flow through the Major Trauma service and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To be an expert in the holistic assessment of needs of Major Trauma patients. To lead assessment, liaison and decision-making process on behalf of the MDT, and effectively liaise and communicate with the patient and external agencies. To be a source of expertise and undertake a significant caseload to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience. To plan, co-ordinate and evaluate the Occupational Therapy Service provided within Critical Care on a day-to-day basis and support the wider Occupational Therapy Service as required. To support and lead the Occupational Therapy team in the delivery of evidence based and client centred care within the speciality of Major Trauma. To monitor and improve standards of care by efficient use of resources, utilising clinical audit and research within this clinical area. To work as an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your work, managing own caseload and maintain patient and own records.
About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to
make a difference
and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care ,
appreciate
and
inspire
- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification Shortlisting Essential oDip COT or BSC in Occupational Therapy.
Desirable oClinical supervisor training.
Shortlisting Essential oLeadership and supervision skills.
Clinical skills Essential Experience of working on TAU and Trauma Rehab / patients with complex needs
Desirable oSpasticity management / splinting skills
Selection Essential oExcellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Desirable oAbility to develop business cases for change and contribute to the development of service Single Year Operating Plans.
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-P114-25
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You will take an OT clinical lead role on the Major Trauma wards, leading a team of band 6 and 5 OT's, assistant practitioners and therapy assistants. You will provide specialist OT assessments and interventions for patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs.
You will be supported by an experienced and highly skilled MDT and receive access to our award winning leadership programmes, direct supervision, appraisal and peer support.
We welcome applicants who are experienced at band 6 looking to progress your career in a training capacity towards a band 7 role, or an existing band 7 wanting to work in this dynamic clinical area where evidence-based practice and joint working are embedded, and service development and CPD are encouraged.
Main duties of the job To take the lead in the advanced assessment / treatment of Major Trauma patients, who may have complex presentations. To develop treatment plans, recommend where rehabilitation input is required, commence the rehabilitation process, support flow through the Major Trauma service and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To be an expert in the holistic assessment of needs of Major Trauma patients. To lead assessment, liaison and decision-making process on behalf of the MDT, and effectively liaise and communicate with the patient and external agencies. To be a source of expertise and undertake a significant caseload to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience. To plan, co-ordinate and evaluate the Occupational Therapy Service provided within Critical Care on a day-to-day basis and support the wider Occupational Therapy Service as required. To support and lead the Occupational Therapy team in the delivery of evidence based and client centred care within the speciality of Major Trauma. To monitor and improve standards of care by efficient use of resources, utilising clinical audit and research within this clinical area. To work as an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your work, managing own caseload and maintain patient and own records.
About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to
make a difference
and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care ,
appreciate
and
inspire
- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification Shortlisting Essential oDip COT or BSC in Occupational Therapy.
Desirable oClinical supervisor training.
Shortlisting Essential oLeadership and supervision skills.
Clinical skills Essential Experience of working on TAU and Trauma Rehab / patients with complex needs
Desirable oSpasticity management / splinting skills
Selection Essential oExcellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Desirable oAbility to develop business cases for change and contribute to the development of service Single Year Operating Plans.
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-P114-25
#J-18808-Ljbffr
