Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatric
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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 various settings, including family homes and education settings; therefore, the ability to travel between settings is essential for this role. 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
Assess and treat own caseload of paediatric patients and maintain associated records. Responsible for training & development of junior staff, students, and other staff groups in this specialty. Supervise less experienced staff, assistants, and students. Participate as a member of the therapy team and the MDT within a specified clinical area. Responsible for own CPD and other developmental activities. Involve in identifying and carrying out departmental audit, research, or service development activity in line with local and national guidelines. Participate 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 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 is within easy reach of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester, as well as neighbouring North Wales. 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
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. Core rotations as a Band 5 Therapist in a range of core areas: Orthopaedics, Medical or Frailty Inpatients, Neurological Rehabilitation. Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists or similar. Knowledge and Skills
Basic computer skills. Additional Qualifications, Experience & Training
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio. High level of clinical reasoning with excellent theoretical knowledge underpinning practice. Demonstrate a good awareness of the needs of patients 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. Knowledge and Skills
Well-developed theoretical knowledge underpinning Occupational Therapy practice. Good written and oral communication skills. Good analytical, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning skills. Knowledge and experience in hospital computer systems. Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate an 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
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and the needs of the service. Good organisational skills. Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff. Ability to organise own workload and administrative procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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 various settings, including family homes and education settings; therefore, the ability to travel between settings is essential for this role. 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
Assess and treat own caseload of paediatric patients and maintain associated records. Responsible for training & development of junior staff, students, and other staff groups in this specialty. Supervise less experienced staff, assistants, and students. Participate as a member of the therapy team and the MDT within a specified clinical area. Responsible for own CPD and other developmental activities. Involve in identifying and carrying out departmental audit, research, or service development activity in line with local and national guidelines. Participate 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 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 is within easy reach of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester, as well as neighbouring North Wales. 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
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. Core rotations as a Band 5 Therapist in a range of core areas: Orthopaedics, Medical or Frailty Inpatients, Neurological Rehabilitation. Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists or similar. Knowledge and Skills
Basic computer skills. Additional Qualifications, Experience & Training
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio. High level of clinical reasoning with excellent theoretical knowledge underpinning practice. Demonstrate a good awareness of the needs of patients 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. Knowledge and Skills
Well-developed theoretical knowledge underpinning Occupational Therapy practice. Good written and oral communication skills. Good analytical, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning skills. Knowledge and experience in hospital computer systems. Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate an 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
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and the needs of the service. Good organisational skills. Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff. Ability to organise own workload and administrative procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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