Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Critical Care Occupational Therapy team for a skilled, dynamic and collaborative Occupational Therapist to Job-Share the Team Lead role for the Critical Care Occupational Therapy Service.
We are extremely keen to hear from Occupational Therapists with strong leadership credentials and who have considerable experience in rehabilitation. You will have the opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with the existing Band 7 Team Lead to shape the critical care Occupational Therapy team to deliver a service that has recently been commended by the South West Critical Care Network.
In addition, this role works closely with the wider MDT which includes Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists in addition to the Critical Care Nurses and Medical workforce.
This is a fixed term,part-time post of 22.5hrs per week - working pattern to be discussed following appointment of successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service.
To maintain an agreed case load within in the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patientsincluding those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as anautonomous practitioner.
To undertake line manager duties for the team.
To work alongside the Inpatient Therapy Manager and Deputy Inpatient Therapy Manager, and theOccupational Therapy Therapy Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating theservice.
To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices that provide high quality care andinterventions.
To carry out any special duties associated with the post (eg overseeing recruitment to Band 5/6 rotation,representing the therapy service at various forums).
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with complex patients
Desirable
- Experience working on critical care
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post graduate learning in Occupational Therapy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with complex patients
Desirable
- Experience working on critical care
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post graduate learning in Occupational Therapy
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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