About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint exceptionally motivated band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and dynamic teams , working in the community Rehab service
You will be treating patients with a variety of medical, orthopaedic and neurological conditions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team are essential. We are also seeking candidates with a flexible approach and the ability to respond to the demands of rapidly changing clinical environments.
You will join a locality team in the Pendle locality based at Pendle Community Hospital
This is a maternity leave cover post until July 2027
Main duties of the job
This post will involve carrying a defined caseload of patients that require core Occupational Therapy skills. The post holder will implement the Occupational Therapy process with patients presenting with a variety of needs arising from occupational dysfunction.You will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out these responsibilities.
It is essential you hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy and are registered with the HCPC at the time of appointment. You should have up-to-date knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and have good communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work effectively as part of the team. We are also looking for enthusiasm to develop skills and experience in a range of settings.
It is essential that you are a car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Please ensure that you clearly indicate this within your application.
About us
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The Band 5 Occupational Therapy posts sit within the Therapies and Orthotics Directorate of the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. We are part of a large AHP service for people who live in East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
This vacancy would suit those soon to qualify as an Occupational Therapist or someone already qualified, who is looking to work for a Trust that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis. We run a preceptorship programme for newly qualified practitioners, those within their first year of practice and those returning to practice.
The Directorate can also offer a wide range of in-service training in addition to mandatory training relevant to the rotational placement areas.
Job description Job responsibilities
To deliver clinically excellent person-centred care that promotes independence, recovery and well-being.
To provide assessment, planning and delivery of care across a broad caseload and in a variety of settings- (hospital ward, patients own home, care home, etc) across a variety of clinical areas/within a designated service area.
Independently manage a varied caseload, organising this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
To undertake all clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner under the supervision and guidance of a senior clinician in line with the Directorate Supervision Policy.
To work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team within your dedicated service area and actively contribute to the planning and coordination of individual patient plans.
The service operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Please refer to the attached job description for more information regarding this post
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration Diploma/degree in occupational therapy
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Understanding of professional issues and their application to practice e.g. Code of Conduct/ Ethics Effective organisational skills including the ability to manage own caseload Effective problem-solving skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365
Desirable
Supervision skills
Experience Essential
Use of a variety of assessments and interventions for a range of patientsUse of a variety of assessments and interventions for a range of patients Individual and group treatment skills Broad undergraduate experience
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Across East Lancashire community
Pendle
BB9 9SZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)