Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Previous applicants need not apply.
We have one full-time role in our Senior Occupational Therapy Rotations. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates to come and join our teams to complete varied rotational opportunities in Band 6 roles. We currently offer a wide range of rotations across Paediatrics, A&E, frailty at the front door, acute assessment areas, medical inpatient wards, elective and emergency surgical inpatient wards, orthopaedics (Trauma & Elective), Neurology (Acute, Specialist Rehab Centre and Early Supported Discharge Team), elderly medicine inpatients, and general rehabilitation. These rotational positions aim to provide opportunities to develop skills across a range of clinical settings. We offer 6-monthly rotations through the teams with opportunities to extend skills in the clinical specialties and develop leadership skills. There are opportunities to engage in training and development, innovative practice, and service development. We are also looking to work with partnership organisations to offer opportunities to work in community settings. You will have professional support for your CPD from the Therapy Team and Clinical Leaders and support from Senior Occupational Therapists from other specialties as required. Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic occupational therapist who can: Assess and treat own caseload of patients/clients in a specialty and maintain associated records. Have a responsibility for training & development of occupational therapy staff, students, and other staff groups in this specialty. Supervise less experienced occupational therapists, assistants, and students. Participate as a member of the therapy team and the MDT within a specified clinical area. Take responsibility for own CPD and other developmental activities. Be involved in identifying and carrying out departmental audit, research, or service development activity. Participate in weekend, evening, and Bank Holiday on-call for acute respiratory patients. 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 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 Senior Occupational Therapy 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/Previous care experience 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, Specific 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 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
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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Previous applicants need not apply.
We have one full-time role in our Senior Occupational Therapy Rotations. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates to come and join our teams to complete varied rotational opportunities in Band 6 roles. We currently offer a wide range of rotations across Paediatrics, A&E, frailty at the front door, acute assessment areas, medical inpatient wards, elective and emergency surgical inpatient wards, orthopaedics (Trauma & Elective), Neurology (Acute, Specialist Rehab Centre and Early Supported Discharge Team), elderly medicine inpatients, and general rehabilitation. These rotational positions aim to provide opportunities to develop skills across a range of clinical settings. We offer 6-monthly rotations through the teams with opportunities to extend skills in the clinical specialties and develop leadership skills. There are opportunities to engage in training and development, innovative practice, and service development. We are also looking to work with partnership organisations to offer opportunities to work in community settings. You will have professional support for your CPD from the Therapy Team and Clinical Leaders and support from Senior Occupational Therapists from other specialties as required. Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic occupational therapist who can: Assess and treat own caseload of patients/clients in a specialty and maintain associated records. Have a responsibility for training & development of occupational therapy staff, students, and other staff groups in this specialty. Supervise less experienced occupational therapists, assistants, and students. Participate as a member of the therapy team and the MDT within a specified clinical area. Take responsibility for own CPD and other developmental activities. Be involved in identifying and carrying out departmental audit, research, or service development activity. Participate in weekend, evening, and Bank Holiday on-call for acute respiratory patients. 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 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 Senior Occupational Therapy 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/Previous care experience 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, Specific 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 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
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