Job summary
Clinical Specialist Band 7Occupational TherapistMedicine Team - Leicester Royal Infirmary/Leicester General HospitalPermanent - 37.5 hours per week - Flexible working(Including weekends and bank holidays)We have an opportunity for Clinical Specialist Band 7 Occupational Therapist to bring their skills to our motivated and enthusiastic team. We are particularly seeking applicants who are team players, enjoy challenges and are dynamic in their approach. The Therapy Service has a high profile within the hospital and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to service developments.
Main duties of the job
YYou will be part of a friendly and supportive therapy service, with supervision and leadership responsibilities for the Occupational therapists in the team. Responsible for delivering assessments and treatments for patients on our acute medical wards that are based across site at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. You will be working alongside medics, nurses, geriatricians, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will demonstrate communication and time management skills, working within a large multidisciplinary team carrying out assessments and interventions to facilitate safe and effective discharge planning and reducing deconditioning. An extensive range of clinical skills and knowledge of a variety of conditions is essential for this role.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We have four primary goals: * high-quality care for all, * being a great place to work, * partnerships for impact, and * research and education excellenceAnd we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: * we are compassionate, * we are proud, * we are inclusive, and * we are one teamThis is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We have four primary goals: * high-quality care for all, * being a great place to work, * partnerships for impact, and * research and education excellenceAnd we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: * we are compassionate, * we are proud, * we are inclusive, and * we are one teamThis is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We have four primary goals: * high-quality care for all, * being a great place to work, * partnerships for impact, and * research and education excellenceAnd we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: * we are compassionate, * we are proud, * we are inclusive, and * we are one teamThis is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Previous employment as a Senior Therapist
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations.
Desirable
- Evidence of standard setting and service development
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
- Demonstrates Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience within a relevant area
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Evidence of teaching within Therapies and wider MDT
Desirable
- Experience in audit, service development and/or research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Previous employment as a Senior Therapist
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations.
Desirable
- Evidence of standard setting and service development
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
- Demonstrates Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience within a relevant area
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Evidence of teaching within Therapies and wider MDT
Desirable
- Experience in audit, service development and/or research
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).
