Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Therapy Team.
The Inpatient Therapy Team work across both Acute Medical and Complex Care wards at the Royal Bolton Hospital. The team consists of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists as well as Therapy Assistants. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the wider Integrated Discharge and Therapy service involving 'Discharge to Assess' pathways. We work as part of a health and social care multidisciplinary team comprising of AHPS, Medics, Pharmacists, Social Workers and Nurses.
Candidates will have recent and relevant post registration experience and an interest in elderly rehabilitation and discharge planning in an acute setting.
Candidates will need to be able to travel to meet the needs of this post and will therefore need access to a vehicle for work. The post will provide an excellent opportunity for individuals that enjoy working as part of a close multi-disciplinary/multi agency team.
You must have a genuine interest in working with older people, be self-motivated, enthusiastic, resourceful and comfortable working in a changing and fast paced environment.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner within clinical and professional supervision of Senior Occupational Therapists.
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy intervention.
To play a key role in discharge planning.
To delegate, support and train assistant staff.
To continue professional development through regular training, support and supervision sessions.
About us
The Trust employs 6,000 dedicated staff across more than 100 different services and specialities. For the past 2 years running, the NHS Staff Survey results show that Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is the best place to work in Greater Manchester.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- oCurrent professional registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist
- oEvidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise.
Desirable
- Current accredited field work educator.
Experience
Essential
- oPractice skills in relevant field of practice (ward based experience)
- oMulti-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working.
- oSupervision/Mentoring of staff or students
Knowledge
Essential
- oTo have a Working knowledge of a range of medical conditions appropriate to the clinical area
- oKnowledge and appreciation of lone working risks - policy and procedure.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriate interventions to Junior and support staff.
- oExcellent team working skills and flexibility
- oEffective written and oral communication/listening skills.
- oExcellent time management and organisational skills within a busy acute ward based environment
Others
Essential
- oIt is essential to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for environmental visits.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- oCurrent professional registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist
- oEvidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise.
Desirable
- Current accredited field work educator.
Experience
Essential
- oPractice skills in relevant field of practice (ward based experience)
- oMulti-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working.
- oSupervision/Mentoring of staff or students
Knowledge
Essential
- oTo have a Working knowledge of a range of medical conditions appropriate to the clinical area
- oKnowledge and appreciation of lone working risks - policy and procedure.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriate interventions to Junior and support staff.
- oExcellent team working skills and flexibility
- oEffective written and oral communication/listening skills.
- oExcellent time management and organisational skills within a busy acute ward based environment
Others
Essential
- oIt is essential to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for environmental visits.
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).
