The complex rehabilitation team in the Walton Centre Therapies service, a specialist inpatient unit for patients after traumatic injury and illness, is recruiting an occupational therapist on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The work centres on specialist assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex presentations, and on liaising across the Cheshire & Merseyside Rehabilitation Network hub and spokes to achieve seamless discharge. The post includes a complex caseload, supervision of junior staff and students, and evening or weekend working when patient needs require it. HCPC registration and a Masters or equivalent in a relevant specialism are required.
What the job involves
- Specialist assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex presentations, including clinical diagnosis and treatment plans
- Carry a complex caseload
- Liaise with the hub, spokes and extended rehabilitation to facilitate seamless discharge from Network inpatient facilities
- Provide training, mentoring and supervision to junior staff, OT assistants and students on placement
- Advise, assist and educate colleagues and carers on managing clinically challenging patients, and teach other health professionals
- Communicate with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals, including complex information needing empathy
- Lead and participate in Network educational and clinical audit programmes and service developments
- Advise managers on service planning and development and co-ordinate team work at operational level
- Implement and review clinical standards, ensuring treatment is based on the best available evidence
- Cover the department during annual leave and sickness, with evening and weekend working as needed
- Collect data and records required nationally and departmentally, maintaining confidentiality
- Identify and order equipment for the hub with the therapy manager, and represent occupational therapy on committees
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
- MSc or equivalent in a relevant specialism
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
- Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Ability to apply evidence-based practice in a clinical area
- Ability to provide specialist, evidence-based clinical intervention
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of clinical governance as applied to occupational therapy and rehabilitation
- Awareness of current NHS issues and quality indicators
- Knowledge of current Department of Health guidance
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and effective communication at all levels
- High-level organisational skills, time management, problem solving and decision making
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, with leadership and a positive role-model approach
Other
- Ability to write, implement and audit policies
- Positive attitude to change and flexible working to meet service demands
- Ability to manage own stress and support others with stress
Nice to have
- Completion of the professional practice educator qualification
- Experience of working in a community environment
- Basic IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Effective presentation and education skills
What’s offered
- Regular supervision
- CPD opportunities
- Development opportunities within the Therapy Service and Rehabilitation Network
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
