Specialist Occupational Therapist - UK residents in Barrow in Furness

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to deliver high‐quality, patient‐centred care to adults across a range of acute wards. The role offers an opportunity to develop specialist skills in frailty, oncology, respiratory, surgery and ED.

Main duties of the job:

• Undertake specialist OT assessments and interventions for frail and complex patients under clinical lead support.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning, including timely assessment, equipment provision and liaison with community services.
• Develop skills in complex manual handling with appropriate training.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, nurses, consultants, ACPs and other MDT members to deliver coordinated care.
• Support service evaluation, audits and quality improvement projects within the frailty pathway.
• Participate in supervision of junior staff and students and contribute to in‐service training and education.
• Apply good clinical knowledge of physical rehabilitation to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) supported by the trust.

Person Specification:

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK.
• Post‐graduate training to diploma level or equivalent.
• Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.
• Practice placement educator accreditation.
• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.

Experience:

• Post‐registration OT experience relevant to the role.
• Experience in a relevant clinical area.
• Experience of research or audit.
• Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.

Skills, Ability and Knowledge:

• Transferable skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist level.
• Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships / teamwork.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required.
• Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and prioritise tasks.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of acute and community settings.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post.
• Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling.
• Ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and attend meetings.

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be effortlessly inclusive.

Legal and Regulatory Information:

Applicants must provide disclosure and barring service clearance (enhanced and standard) and be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.