Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with previous experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy to lead our new service to our Critical Care Unit.

You will be responsible for the provision of our service to the Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit and our Surgical Wards, as well as having an oversight of the patients with new or ongoing neurological conditions across our acute site.

The team will include Occupational Therapy staff at all levels, and this post will provide an exciting opportunity for the development of inter-professional skills, working closely with other disciplines, especially our physiotherapy staff.You should have previous senior experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy within an acute care setting. There will be a responsibility to take on deputy duties within this role to support the Therapies Manager in the day to day running of the department.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a high quality expert Occupational Therapy service to a specialist caseload of critical care & neurology which consists of patients on critical care, high dependency unit’s, the surgical wards as well as having an oversite of patients within the hospital with a neurological diagnosis.
  • To manage a complex caseload within critical care & neurology services using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessments.
  • To be responsible for a designated team of occupational therapists providing leadership for junior staff, technical instructors and occupational therapy assistants through supervision and performance management.
  • To assist junior staff in the management of complex cases requiring advanced clinical reasoning.
  • To lead and advise on clinical occupational therapy developments within occupational therapy and critical care and related Trust wide projects.
  • To be responsible for the maintenance and development of own continuing professional development identifying and contributing to the evidence base of occupational therapy.
  • To educate occupational therapy students on practice placements.
  • To apply a client centred approach and current evidence base to assess, treat patients and implement, evaluate and document occupational therapy interventions.
  • To support the management of the occupational therapy service as required by the deputy therapy manager and therapy manager

    • About us

    This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You’ll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.

    Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an ‘outstanding’ organisation.

    It’s never been a better time to join us.

    Date posted

    17 November 2022

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 7

    Salary

    £43,574 to £49,587 a year pro rata inclusive of high cost area supplement

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    292-4789184-ASL

    Job locations

    Princess Alexandra Hospital

    Hamstel Road

    Harlow

    CM20 1QX

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Degree / Diploma Occupational Therapy
  • Registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist
  • Evidence of relevant CPD at postgraduate level education.
  • Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC registration

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience as a Band 6 in a broad range of specialities including respiratory, neurological, Community working, oncology, Older people/elderly rehab, Medicine & general surgery, Orthopaedics, Falls, Pain and posture management, Neurology, Dementia, and respiratory conditions
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or MDT
  • Experience in supervision, mentorship and appraisal of students and junior staff
  • Relevant clinical experience managing difficult conversations.

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Degree / Diploma Occupational Therapy
  • Registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist
  • Evidence of relevant CPD at postgraduate level education.
  • Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC registration

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience as a Band 6 in a broad range of specialities including respiratory, neurological, Community working, oncology, Older people/elderly rehab, Medicine & general surgery, Orthopaedics, Falls, Pain and posture management, Neurology, Dementia, and respiratory conditions
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or MDT
  • Experience in supervision, mentorship and appraisal of students and junior staff
  • Relevant clinical experience managing difficult conversations.

    • 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).