Job summary
We are looking for two enthusiastic, well-motivated and skilled Occupational Therapists to join us on a permanent basis in the Hospital Therapy department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will involve working as part of an Integrated Therapy Team covering the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care, Acute Medical Unit, Short Stay Unit and Frailty Assessment Area. The team provides a 7-day service, working by a 3-week rolling rota, including working extended hours.
Applicants must have more than 12 months post grad experience to apply.
Applicants with less than 18 months post grad experience may be considered for a development band 6 framework if successful at interview.
Main duties of the job
This is a really exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that has recently seen investment with the development of same day services in the Emergency Village and the Frailty Assessment Area. With the support of Clinical Specialist Therapists, you will take part in delivering a quality Integrated Therapy Service, providing assessment, intervention and rapid discharge planning. The ability to work within a fast paced and pressured environment is essential, along with having excellent communication and interpersonal skills, whilst demonstrating the ability to support other team members. You will also work closely with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team including Physiotherapists, Consultants, Nurses, ACP's, other AHP's and Social Workers.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and operates within a regional health economy catchment area that spans Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust are a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and provide urgent and emergency care services to around 18 million people who visit Blackpool every year.
We provide specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across this region and host the National Artificial Eye Service, which provides services across England.
With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, The Health Professionals Council (HPC) standards of practice, The Trust relevant policies and guidelines.
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of highly specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of clients referred to the service.
Has responsibility for managing a caseload of clients with a variety of complex conditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses.
Carry out assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
Assist the Clinical Lead Therapist and Clinical Specialists in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating of the Integrated Therapy Service provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, The Health Professionals Council (HPC) standards of practice, The Trust relevant policies and guidelines.
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of highly specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of clients referred to the service.
Has responsibility for managing a caseload of clients with a variety of complex conditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses.
Carry out assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
Assist the Clinical Lead Therapist and Clinical Specialists in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating of the Integrated Therapy Service provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Attainments
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Minimum 12 months postgraduate experience
- Evidence of CPD, including relevant post graduate courses relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Member of the College of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
- Minimum 18 months post grad experience
- Membership of special interest group
- Completion of Society of Acute Medicine AHP Competencies
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of National and Local Drivers relating to Therapy services within ED and Frailty
- Willing to supervise Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors / Assistants
- Experience of teaching junior staff, students and peers.
- Ability to work within an integrated team
- Complex Discharge Planning Experience.
Desirable
- Experience working within Emergency Department or Frailty
- Evidence of extended clinical skills.
- Evidence of completion of advanced courses in acute medicine or clinical frailty
- Experience working within community services focussed on avoidance of hospital admissions
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Committed to personal and departmental development.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Have motivation, drive and enthusiasm.
- Ability to be empathic and discuss sensitive issues.
- Excellent Team Working Skills
- Have good IT and telephone skills
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work contracted hours but be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Hold an up-to-date UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or able to make alternative transport arrangements.
- Able to complete shifts work within a 7 day service
Management
Essential
- Ability to manage junior members of staff
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Experience of effective prioritisation and delegation to others.
- Clear vision of the role applied for and commitment to the speciality
- Excellent communication skills - confidence carrying out difficult conversations with staff, patients, relatives/carers.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership and management processes training/courses completed.
Research and Development
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Able to use initiative to identify personal/service development opportunities
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Attainments
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Minimum 12 months postgraduate experience
- Evidence of CPD, including relevant post graduate courses relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Member of the College of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
- Minimum 18 months post grad experience
- Membership of special interest group
- Completion of Society of Acute Medicine AHP Competencies
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of National and Local Drivers relating to Therapy services within ED and Frailty
- Willing to supervise Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors / Assistants
- Experience of teaching junior staff, students and peers.
- Ability to work within an integrated team
- Complex Discharge Planning Experience.
Desirable
- Experience working within Emergency Department or Frailty
- Evidence of extended clinical skills.
- Evidence of completion of advanced courses in acute medicine or clinical frailty
- Experience working within community services focussed on avoidance of hospital admissions
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Committed to personal and departmental development.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Have motivation, drive and enthusiasm.
- Ability to be empathic and discuss sensitive issues.
- Excellent Team Working Skills
- Have good IT and telephone skills
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work contracted hours but be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Hold an up-to-date UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or able to make alternative transport arrangements.
- Able to complete shifts work within a 7 day service
Management
Essential
- Ability to manage junior members of staff
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Experience of effective prioritisation and delegation to others.
- Clear vision of the role applied for and commitment to the speciality
- Excellent communication skills - confidence carrying out difficult conversations with staff, patients, relatives/carers.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership and management processes training/courses completed.
Research and Development
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Able to use initiative to identify personal/service development opportunities
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).
