Job summary
Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, Respiratory, Surgery & Critical Care
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dorset County Hospital for a for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Respiratory, Surgery & Critical Care Therapy Team at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust to cover a maternity leave. The post is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, but part time and flexible working will be considered if raised at interview. The post is fixed term for 1 year.
The Therapies Service at Dorset County Hospital is an integrated Therapies Service working together to ensure that Therapies provision is the best that it can be, balancing quality and resourcing to provide and improve patient centred services. The Therapies Team is committed to the principle of seven day working and is currently working towards it. There is a requirement to be part of the Front of House weekend rota.
You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment and will be responsible for the supervision and line management of at least one team member. The therapies department at Dorset County Hospital is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with their wellbeing and career progression through supervision, appraisal, in-house and external training and leadership development.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide Occupational Therapy rehabilitation for patients on Critical Care and then continuing as they step-down to the wards and later via the multidisciplinary Discharge to Assess pathways. They will also have the opportunity to work and provide clinical expertise in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This post will offer the opportunity to develop highly specialist skills in the management of critical care patients at all stages of their journey - fully embracing the benefits of high quality therapeutic relationships. The post has a strong emphasis on assessment and acute rehabilitation as part of a specialist interdisciplinary team within the critical care and ward setting.
You will have the opportunity to take on team leadership responsibilities, which will include developing and leading on the operational management and service delivery for the occupational therapy team within critical care. You will be joining an established Critical Care Therapy Team of Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists and Therapy Support Workers supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist, and will be encouraged to take an active role in current projects, including service development and evaluation, internal and external training, audit and research review.
About us
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital offering an excellent working environment. Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland Harbour (host of 2012 Olympic Sailing) promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation. If you are a forward thinking and dynamic therapist looking to further your professional experience then we would like to hear from you.
Secondment opportunities, flexible working and part time hours will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for providing clinical leadership to a highly specialised Critical Care Occupational Therapy service.To undertake a lead role in the day-to-day management of the Critical Care Therapy service.
This will be in conjunction with other Band 7 Therapists with access to the ClinicalLead for Critical Care, Respiratory & Surgery and senior management as required.
To participate in daily operational activities including management, planning, implementation and direction of the critical care, respiratory and surgery therapy service in conjunction with the Clinical Lead.To provide professional support to qualified staff, students and support staff.To be involved in the strategic planning and policy development for the Critical Care, Respiratory therapy service and deputise for the Clinical Lead where necessary. To ensure clinical effectiveness of therapy intervention incorporating evidence based practice and professional standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for providing clinical leadership to a highly specialised Critical Care Occupational Therapy service.To undertake a lead role in the day-to-day management of the Critical Care Therapy service.
This will be in conjunction with other Band 7 Therapists with access to the ClinicalLead for Critical Care, Respiratory & Surgery and senior management as required.
To participate in daily operational activities including management, planning, implementation and direction of the critical care, respiratory and surgery therapy service in conjunction with the Clinical Lead.To provide professional support to qualified staff, students and support staff.To be involved in the strategic planning and policy development for the Critical Care, Respiratory therapy service and deputise for the Clinical Lead where necessary. To ensure clinical effectiveness of therapy intervention incorporating evidence based practice and professional standards.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- UK driving licence (manual)
- RCOT/BAOT membership or specialist interest group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of C.P.D in relevant areas of practice.
- Post registration experience relevant to clinical area.
- Extensive experience working in an acute health setting and complex discharge planning.
- Experience in supervising/teaching staff/student/volunteer.
- Experience in acute rehab.
Desirable
- Relevant other associated work experience.
- Leadership & first line management experience.
- Experience of involvement in audit / service development.
Skills & Abilites
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of audiences
- Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills and management of complex cases.
- Ability to relate clinical knowledge to practice.
- Able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team including MDT
- Good organisational skills
- Reflect & critically approve own performance.
- Ability to lead and motivate self and team
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise case load and managerial tasks
- Ability to laterally think and problem solve
- Ability to apply appraisal teaching and supervision skills
- Highly specialist knowledge of current therapy in relevant area
- Awareness of current health issues
- IT skills / computer literate
- Able to maintain judgment and make decisions under pressure
- Excellent presentation & training skills
- Clear vision of role/commitment to specialty
- Committed to personal and team development
- Adaptable and supportive of change
- Punctual and reliable
- Research-minded
- Able to work on different sites
- Able to work weekends in line with the Therapy 7 day working provision
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- UK driving licence (manual)
- RCOT/BAOT membership or specialist interest group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of C.P.D in relevant areas of practice.
- Post registration experience relevant to clinical area.
- Extensive experience working in an acute health setting and complex discharge planning.
- Experience in supervising/teaching staff/student/volunteer.
- Experience in acute rehab.
Desirable
- Relevant other associated work experience.
- Leadership & first line management experience.
- Experience of involvement in audit / service development.
Skills & Abilites
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of audiences
- Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills and management of complex cases.
- Ability to relate clinical knowledge to practice.
- Able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team including MDT
- Good organisational skills
- Reflect & critically approve own performance.
- Ability to lead and motivate self and team
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise case load and managerial tasks
- Ability to laterally think and problem solve
- Ability to apply appraisal teaching and supervision skills
- Highly specialist knowledge of current therapy in relevant area
- Awareness of current health issues
- IT skills / computer literate
- Able to maintain judgment and make decisions under pressure
- Excellent presentation & training skills
- Clear vision of role/commitment to specialty
- Committed to personal and team development
- Adaptable and supportive of change
- Punctual and reliable
- Research-minded
- Able to work on different sites
- Able to work weekends in line with the Therapy 7 day working provision
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
