We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Locality Therapy Team. The successful individual will be based at Mount McKinley in Central Community therapy team. They will join an enthusiastic and supportive multi-disciplinary team in providing high quality care and rehabilitation.
The successful individual must have an interest and experience in patient rehabilitation and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder's main responsibilities will be providing occupational therapy assessment and rehabilitation to patients who have a wide range of conditions and complex needs, as well as working alongside community colleagues within the integrated Neighbourhood Team to develop streamlined pathways of care.
We have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), offering a supportive and proactive environment with opportunities for supervision, training, and peer support, both locally and County wide. This post will involve supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation technicians, and students.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality seamless Occupational Therapy service from Acute or Community Hospital to Community, responsive to the needs of the local population as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team. To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) that is responsive to the needs of the local population, working flexibly to respond to the changing needs of the patient. To provide a key role in facilitating the seamless transition from community hospital to patient's own home and transferring the care of the patient to other appropriate services to maximise the patient's independence and quality of life. To provide supervision, facilitate the personal and professional development of junior members of staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge and where appropriate line management.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting, and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers, and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients, and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy Current registration with HCPC Evidence of core rotations Evidence of specialist post graduate training and education with older adults.
Experience
Essential
Significant Post graduate experience in a variety of clinical settings with experience in a community setting and inpatient setting Experience of working within NHS or equivalent setting. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including NSF's/NICE guidelines. Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service. Excellent time management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Other
Essential
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Mount McKinley
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6FG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The successful individual must have an interest and experience in patient rehabilitation and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder's main responsibilities will be providing occupational therapy assessment and rehabilitation to patients who have a wide range of conditions and complex needs, as well as working alongside community colleagues within the integrated Neighbourhood Team to develop streamlined pathways of care.
We have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), offering a supportive and proactive environment with opportunities for supervision, training, and peer support, both locally and County wide. This post will involve supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation technicians, and students.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality seamless Occupational Therapy service from Acute or Community Hospital to Community, responsive to the needs of the local population as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team. To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) that is responsive to the needs of the local population, working flexibly to respond to the changing needs of the patient. To provide a key role in facilitating the seamless transition from community hospital to patient's own home and transferring the care of the patient to other appropriate services to maximise the patient's independence and quality of life. To provide supervision, facilitate the personal and professional development of junior members of staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge and where appropriate line management.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting, and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers, and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients, and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy Current registration with HCPC Evidence of core rotations Evidence of specialist post graduate training and education with older adults.
Experience
Essential
Significant Post graduate experience in a variety of clinical settings with experience in a community setting and inpatient setting Experience of working within NHS or equivalent setting. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including NSF's/NICE guidelines. Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service. Excellent time management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Other
Essential
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Mount McKinley
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6FG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
