Job summary
Are you a compassionate and patient-focused Occupational Therapist seeking a dynamic and supportive environment to launch or advance your career? Whether you're a newly qualified graduate or an experienced practitioner, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.
In this role, you will work as part of the Community Neuro Pathway in Dudley Rehabilitation Service (DRS); providing effective and efficient Occupational Therapy (OT) for a caseload of patients who have had a long term neurological condition. Duties will include assessment, providing therapy and self-management advice, as well as appropriate delegation of work to assistants. Clinical work will be carried out both in clinic and patient's places of residence.
Additionally, you will engage in clinical supervision and continuous professional development activities and contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
If you're ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career and make a meaningful impact on patient lives, we encourage you to apply.
Informal visits are warmly encouraged,come and meet our dedicated team and learn more our services.
Please note: the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Watch our video to learn more about the role and the team:Dudley Rehab Service
Main duties of the job
- To work closely with OT colleagues and other members of the Neuro MDT to provide an integrated rehab service to people within the community.
- To autonomously manage patients who have had a long term neurological condition who may also have a wide variety of co-morbidities, making referrals to other health professionals / services and GPs as appropriate.
- To establish good communications within the Community Neuro Pathway, patients and their carers.
- To liaise externally with colleagues in social services and primary care, voluntary sector and other agencies.
- To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area, often working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from the team members is available as required.
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- If a student, must be in final 6 months of course
- Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in the physical field
- Evidence of theoretical knowledge and continuous professional development
- Relevant undergraduate experience in acute setting at student level or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt
- Knowledge of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of NHS and the challenges facing the Occupational Therapy profession
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to analyse and make clinical judgements about assessments and plans with patients
- Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, relatives and patients
- Evidence of good time management and personal organisation skills
Interests & Motivation to the Job
Essential
- Basic knowledge of principles and practice of Clinical governance and its application to OT
- Knowledge of evidence based practice and its relevance to IT
- Must be willing to participate in flexible working patterns including weekends
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and make changes to plans at short notice
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area
- Able to provide spontaneous, as well as planned, advice and teaching to others
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, at all levels
Desirable
- Ability to delegate appropriately
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- If a student, must be in final 6 months of course
- Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in the physical field
- Evidence of theoretical knowledge and continuous professional development
- Relevant undergraduate experience in acute setting at student level or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt
- Knowledge of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of NHS and the challenges facing the Occupational Therapy profession
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to analyse and make clinical judgements about assessments and plans with patients
- Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, relatives and patients
- Evidence of good time management and personal organisation skills
Interests & Motivation to the Job
Essential
- Basic knowledge of principles and practice of Clinical governance and its application to OT
- Knowledge of evidence based practice and its relevance to IT
- Must be willing to participate in flexible working patterns including weekends
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and make changes to plans at short notice
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area
- Able to provide spontaneous, as well as planned, advice and teaching to others
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, at all levels
Desirable
- Ability to delegate appropriately
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).
