Job summary
We have a part time 22.5 hour permanent positions available with an exciting opportunity to join our Neurology Service. Supporting patients in the acute Trust including Stroke Assessment Unit, Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre, Early Supported Discharge Service and Neuro Outpatient Services.
The main area for the role will be within Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre however this post will give opportunity to gain experience in acute, rehabilitation, community and outpatient services.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with clinical experience in neurology to come and join our team.
Main duties of the job
We have a very active therapy service at WUTH and there are many opportunities for people looking to enhance their clinical knowledge and experience within neurology.
There are opportunities to engage in training and development, innovative practice and service development.
You will have professional support for your CPD from Band 7 Therapy team Leaders andsupport from Senior Occupational Therapists from other specialities as required.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Senior Occupational Therapist position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Senior Occupational Therapist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Graduate Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC (or student Occupational Therapist with qualification pending)
- HCPC registration
- Appropriate experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist
- Previous care experience
- Core Rotations as a Band 5 Therapists in a range of core areas: o Orthopaedics o Medical or Frailty Inpatients o Neurological Rehabilitation
- Experience working as part of multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists or similar
- Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio
- High level of clinical reasoning with excellent theoretical knowledge underpinning practice
- Demonstrate a good awareness of needs of patient and appropriate action to take
- Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member
- Experience supervising junior, students or non-qualified staff
- Student Educator Course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well developed theoretical knowledge under pinning Occupational Therapy practice
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system
- Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving skills and clinical reasoning
- Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff
- Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Graduate Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC (or student Occupational Therapist with qualification pending)
- HCPC registration
- Appropriate experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist
- Previous care experience
- Core Rotations as a Band 5 Therapists in a range of core areas: o Orthopaedics o Medical or Frailty Inpatients o Neurological Rehabilitation
- Experience working as part of multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists or similar
- Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio
- High level of clinical reasoning with excellent theoretical knowledge underpinning practice
- Demonstrate a good awareness of needs of patient and appropriate action to take
- Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member
- Experience supervising junior, students or non-qualified staff
- Student Educator Course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well developed theoretical knowledge under pinning Occupational Therapy practice
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system
- Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving skills and clinical reasoning
- Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff
- Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures
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).
