This permanent, full-time Band 5 post sits in the Walton Centre therapy service, rotating across acute and rehabilitation wards for adults with neurological conditions. The occupational therapist assesses and treats patients, manages a clinical caseload, supports assistants and students, and provides training to other clinicians. Rotations cover acute neurology, acute neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation, and the post suits therapists with post-qualification experience in a general or acute hospital setting. HCPC registration is needed to apply.
What the job involves
- Assess and treat patients within a designated specialist clinical area
- Establish and manage a clinical caseload
- Rotate across all areas of the Therapy service as directed by Therapy Managers
- Work flexibly according to service needs
- Take responsibility for therapy assistants and students, delegating duties and providing appropriate support
- Work with medical, nursing and other clinicians to influence service development and quality of care
- Provide clinical education and training to other healthcare professionals
- Assist senior therapy staff in service development and the provision of a quality service
- Support specified areas of service provision under the direction of supervisors and team members
- Influence research and professional development for self and others
What’s required
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as an occupational therapist
Experience
- Proven experience in an acute hospital setting
- Understanding of the role of occupational therapy within acute neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of MDT working and team dynamics, and the occupational therapist's role within them
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions
- Well-developed problem-solving and activity analysis skills
- Good organisation and time management
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to liaise effectively within the multidisciplinary team
Other
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Nice to have
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Membership of the RCOT Specialist Section - Neurological Practice (SSNP)
- Awareness of current NHS issues
- Knowledge of audit tools and of organisational and clinical standards in occupational therapy
What’s offered
- Training, support and appraisal from specialist occupational therapy staff
- Regular shared learning opportunities across the MDT
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
