Senior Occupational Therapist

2 months ago

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom East and North Herts NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our surgical and respiratory team at East and North Herts NHS Trust. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing outstanding care and service to our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and treat patients within the wards at our hospital, utilizing your expertise in occupational therapy to enhance their quality of life.
  • Supervise and mentor non-qualified staff and students, providing guidance and support to ensure they meet the highest standards of care.
  • Participate in in-service training and contribute to service improvement projects, driving innovation and excellence in our department.
  • Lead physiotherapy on the surgical wards and for the amputee rehabilitation service, leveraging your leadership skills to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Be actively involved in the respiratory physiotherapy on-call service, providing critical support to our patients and staff.
Requirements
  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, with a strong foundation in clinical practice and leadership.
  • HCPC registration, ensuring you meet the highest standards of professional competence.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, demonstrating your commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest best practices.
Desirable Criteria
  • Practice Placement Educator, with experience in mentoring and educating students.
  • Accredited Wheelchair Assessor, with expertise in assessing and recommending wheelchair solutions.
Previous Experience
  • Relevant NHS/Social Services Post Graduate experience, covering several rotations and demonstrating your adaptability and flexibility.
  • Identification of own development needs, showcasing your self-awareness and commitment to growth.
  • Evidence of Multi-Disciplinary Team working and integrated working, highlighting your ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
  • Evidence of clinical practice influenced by evidence-based practice, demonstrating your commitment to delivering high-quality care.
  • Experience of planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy process, showcasing your project management skills.
  • Evidence of clinical reasoning and prioritisation, demonstrating your ability to make informed decisions in high-pressure situations.
  • Evaluation and implementation of appropriate standardised assessment tools, highlighting your expertise in assessment and evaluation.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to clinical area, ensuring you have a strong foundation in the underlying sciences.
  • Knowledge of specific Condition Management and treatment requires relating to Orthopaedic, Surgical, Medical, and Neurological conditions, demonstrating your expertise in managing complex patient needs.
  • Implementation and adherence to Royal College of Occupational Therapy Standards, showcasing your commitment to delivering care that meets the highest standards.
  • Ability to monitor and maintain best practice in all aspects of Health & Safety, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
Skills
  • Ability to influence, guide, teach, motivate, and lead others, demonstrating your leadership and management skills.
  • Experience of supervising qualified and unqualified staff, showcasing your ability to manage and develop teams.
  • Research and Audit skills to evaluate and influence practice, highlighting your commitment to evidence-based care.
  • Ability to carry out Service Development & Improvement, demonstrating your ability to drive change and innovation.
  • Reference and implement NSF/NICE and other relevant guidelines/Standards, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest best practices.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, showcasing your ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients.
  • Information Technology including E-mail, Word, Excel & Power Point, highlighting your proficiency in using technology to support your work.
  • Ability to assess patient conditions, establish a diagnosis, and formulate a treatment plan for a range of modalities, demonstrating your clinical expertise.
  • Clear, concise, and ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences, showcasing your ability to adapt your communication style to different contexts.
Personal Qualities
  • Ability to establish rapport with patients and other Healthcare professionals, demonstrating your interpersonal skills.
  • Time Management and organisational skills, showcasing your ability to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively.
  • Analytical skills, highlighting your ability to think critically and make informed decisions.
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible, demonstrating your ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
  • Seek to improve self and others in order to deliver best possible care, showcasing your commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

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