About this role
Job summary
Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with an interest in Cardio Respiratory, Surgery and Critical Care?
We are looking for a dynamic Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to work as part of the Critical Care and Surgery Therapy Team across these specialties, including amputee rehab, long term respiratory and cardiac conditions plus an opportunity to develop the emerging role of Occupational therapy on Critical Care, hence requiring a broad set of transferrable advanced skills as well as a desire to take the MDT on an exciting journey of discovery in the role of Occupational Therapy within this field.
The successful candidate would work in conjunction with the Band 7 physiotherapists within the team supporting staff and service development, utilising local and national drivers and reporting to the lead Therapist.
Healthcare is a 7 day service and therefore the expectation will be for you to support weekend working.
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
Main duties of the job
The role involves;
Networking with Clinical specialists within other fields and throughout the NWA Trust to streamline and progress services. To work closely with the wider MDT on Critical Care to develop OT service provision in Critical Care, including early rehab, orientation and functional rehab. Assisting the MDT, including therapists with the rehabilitation, discharge planning or onward referrals of complex patients on the wards. Taking an active role in and support the skill development of staff working on our wards, including junior OT staff and Degree Apprentices
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this roles.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Evidence of post graduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area - Respiratory care, surgery or acute amputee management Evidence of leadership or management training
Desirable
BAOT member
Experience Essential
NHS experience working at senior level Clinical experience within respiratory care, surgery or acute amputee management Evidence of Multi-Disciplinary working Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate working with local/regional/national networks
Key Skills/Abilities Essential
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Leadership and motivational skills Ability to present information in a logical and concise manner Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel
Key Skills/Abilities Essential
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Leadership and motivational skills Ability to present information in a logical and concise manner
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of CPD (portfolio) Evidence of leadership or management training
Experience Essential
Clinical experience within respiratory care, surgery or acute amputee management Evidence of Multi-Disciplinary working Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge
Other Essential
Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs Be prepared to work across sites as and when required Professional appearance & behaviour Good previous attendance record
Experience Essential
Experience within acute inpatient hospital environment Demonstrate active involvement in the audit process Experience of supervising and mentoring junior members of staff and pre-registration students
Desirable
Experience of change management
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate sound level of theoretical profession specific knowledge Evidence of current practices and developments within the fields of respiratory care, surgery or acute amputee management Sound knowledge of interventions relevant to clinical areas
Key Skills/Abilities Essential
High level of clinical reasoning Ability to make timely and appropriate decisions. Strong organisation, prioritisation and delegation skills
Other Essential
Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)