We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic Rotational Occupational Therapist who integrates quickly into a team setting and who will support in driving service provisions forward.
We offer:
Good team support
A supportive and reflective learning environment
Regular formal and informal supervision provided by experienced Occupational Therapy staff
Opportunity to engage in Service wide clinical governance activities
Clinical areas include Medical/Surgical Rehab, Neurology, Rapid Response, and Community. The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy to the allocated rotational areas.
Applicants must be experienced Occupational Therapists with HCPC registration and able to demonstrate they have successfully completed a broad range of rotations at Band 5 grade within the NHS.
Good time management skills, organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure are essential requirements to this post.
Rotations will be 6 months and some areas are 7 day services.
The post holder will be part of a senior network for peer support and professional development and will contribute to the development of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Students when on placement. Participation on the trusts on-call rota is an integral part of the post.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner to perform a specialist occupational therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations. To use clinical reasoning to provide a diagnosis and develop, deliver and adapt individualised treatment programmes. To implement monitoring and evaluation of treatment in order to measure progress and outcomes to ensure effectiveness of interventions and service delivery. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work and that of supervised physiotherapists and assistants, and hold responsibility for own caseload for a specialist area of the service, working without direct supervision. To provide clinical cover, as appropriate during staff absence with guidance and support of a senior member of staff if required. To participate in 7 day working as per service requirements, in evening and/or weekend duty rotas and/or emergency/on call rotas. To provide treatment to patients and to provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team without direct supervision. To identify and carry out Home Visits in accordance with Trust and Professional standards and to assess patient condition and suitability for discharge and where appropriate supervise physiotherapists and assistants in these tasks (If applicable) Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)
and
values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment
, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. Person specification
Qualifications
Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy Registration with Health Care Professions Council Accreditation as Practice Placement Educator or be willing to work towards. Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment CLAIT/European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent Membership of Professional Body Post graduate clinical training relevant to the post First line leadership or management training Knowledge and Expertise
Advanced clinical skills relevant to the specialty and knowledge of current best practice in specialist occupational therapy area Excellent knowledge of the use of disability equipment and adaptations for complex needs Working knowledge of clinical governance Training, presentation and facilitation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work under pressure and set priorities Good knowledge of effective care Management and planning of treatment packages Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team Group leadership skills Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups Good knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance Skills in handling and moving Resolution of complex professional/ethical issues Research experience Experience
Between 24 and 36 months post graduate experience Evidence of post graduate short courses Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students Experience of using Staff Performance and Development Process Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development Working knowledge of clinical audit Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Gemma Walton Job title Therapies Coordinator Email address gemma.walton2@nhs.net Telephone number 01244 362531 Additional information If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100
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To work as an autonomous practitioner to perform a specialist occupational therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations. To use clinical reasoning to provide a diagnosis and develop, deliver and adapt individualised treatment programmes. To implement monitoring and evaluation of treatment in order to measure progress and outcomes to ensure effectiveness of interventions and service delivery. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work and that of supervised physiotherapists and assistants, and hold responsibility for own caseload for a specialist area of the service, working without direct supervision. To provide clinical cover, as appropriate during staff absence with guidance and support of a senior member of staff if required. To participate in 7 day working as per service requirements, in evening and/or weekend duty rotas and/or emergency/on call rotas. To provide treatment to patients and to provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team without direct supervision. To identify and carry out Home Visits in accordance with Trust and Professional standards and to assess patient condition and suitability for discharge and where appropriate supervise physiotherapists and assistants in these tasks (If applicable) Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)
and
values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment
, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. Person specification
Qualifications
Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy Registration with Health Care Professions Council Accreditation as Practice Placement Educator or be willing to work towards. Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment CLAIT/European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent Membership of Professional Body Post graduate clinical training relevant to the post First line leadership or management training Knowledge and Expertise
Advanced clinical skills relevant to the specialty and knowledge of current best practice in specialist occupational therapy area Excellent knowledge of the use of disability equipment and adaptations for complex needs Working knowledge of clinical governance Training, presentation and facilitation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work under pressure and set priorities Good knowledge of effective care Management and planning of treatment packages Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team Group leadership skills Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups Good knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance Skills in handling and moving Resolution of complex professional/ethical issues Research experience Experience
Between 24 and 36 months post graduate experience Evidence of post graduate short courses Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students Experience of using Staff Performance and Development Process Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development Working knowledge of clinical audit Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Gemma Walton Job title Therapies Coordinator Email address gemma.walton2@nhs.net Telephone number 01244 362531 Additional information If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100
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