Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Cardiac Occupational Therapy team, working across the cardiac wards, cardiac intensive care unit and within the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team.
This is a varied and busy clinical area, working closely with the Cardiac/ Cardiology MDT at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated band 6 Occupational Therapist with experience of working in an acute hospital setting and preferably with experience in cardiac areas.
As a Band 6 Clinician you will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and have a problem solving approach to patient management. You will also require excellent, individual and group work intervention skills. Experience of supervising students and supporting staff is essential.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning of clients with a varied caseload. The role requires excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team as well as with other external agencies.
We are committed to supporting undergraduate education, CPD, clinical governance and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously across the cardiac wards, Cardiac Intensive Therapy Unit and the Cardiac Rehabilitation service to deliver an effective occupational therapy service, working closely with the the wider MDT for discharge planning and continuity of care.
To be responsible for managing a caseload with a variety of complex and diverse patient presentations, social circumstances and/or psychological conditions including acute ill health or chronic, disabling, life limiting illnesses.
Assist the Clinical Lead Therapist and Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating of the Occupational Therapy Service provided.
The post holder will act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill, and experience in the management of patients with Cardiac conditions and the rehabilitation of patients following a cardiac event.
Educate other colleagues and health care professionals around OT in the management and rehabilitation of cardiac conditions.
Supervise, teaching educate and assess the performance of junior therapists and assistants and OT students.
Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and the teams' clinical practice and make recommendations to the Clinical Lead/service manager as appropriate. Play an active role in leading the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribution to service protocols.
About us
We are based in the Cardiac Centre at BTH but work closely with the wider department and other teams to support hospital flow.
Our workload is varied and interesting, including acute inpatient duties as well as outpatient assessment, group and remote interventions.
We have robust processes for support and supervision, in addition to an individualised job plan.
You will receive regular supervision with the clinical lead and be provided opportunities to support your clinical and leadership development.
There is a band 6 competency schedule and a peer-support forum.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document (PDF) for full information about details of the role advertised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document (PDF) for full information about details of the role advertised.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
- Post graduate courses or CPD courses relevant to clinical area
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Relevant clinical experience
- Sound understanding of common cardiac conditions and presentations
Desirable
- Minimum 18 months postgraduate clinical experience
- Experience of working with relevant patient groups; Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Failure, post operative cardiac surgery, Critical Care or HDU/CCU environments
- Demonstrated contribution to service improvement activities and care pathways
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and non-verbal) including delivering patient education to individuals and groups
- Effective multidisciplinary team working skills
- Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice
- Prioritisation and time management skills in high pressure acute and community environments
- Competence in developing personalised and goal orientated rehabilitation plans
- Enthusiasm, skill and leadership in the supervision of OT students and junior staff
- Strong clinical reasoning skills and ability to manage a varied caseload
- Excellent accurate record keeping to meet professional and legal standards
- Ability to travel independently to community locations and patient homes as required
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
- Post graduate courses or CPD courses relevant to clinical area
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Relevant clinical experience
- Sound understanding of common cardiac conditions and presentations
Desirable
- Minimum 18 months postgraduate clinical experience
- Experience of working with relevant patient groups; Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Failure, post operative cardiac surgery, Critical Care or HDU/CCU environments
- Demonstrated contribution to service improvement activities and care pathways
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and non-verbal) including delivering patient education to individuals and groups
- Effective multidisciplinary team working skills
- Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice
- Prioritisation and time management skills in high pressure acute and community environments
- Competence in developing personalised and goal orientated rehabilitation plans
- Enthusiasm, skill and leadership in the supervision of OT students and junior staff
- Strong clinical reasoning skills and ability to manage a varied caseload
- Excellent accurate record keeping to meet professional and legal standards
- Ability to travel independently to community locations and patient homes as required
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
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).
