Senior Acute Occupational therapist

4 days ago

Croydon, United Kingdom Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Senior Acute Occupational therapist

We are looking for a keen OT to join our Acute Therapy Team. The team consists of Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy staff. We provide inpatient therapy to support patients recovering from acute illness or surgery, supporting discharge planning. The successful candidate will be part of an MDT working closely with other colleagues.

The post is rotational with opportunity to work across all acute areas, medicine, surgery / orthopaedics and elderly care.

Supervision and support is provided by the Band 7 Occupational therapist.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision, competencies and appraisal To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust Therapy service To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements To participate in the rotations as assigned by your manager

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. HCPC Registered as OT

Desirable

Postgraduate training relevant to Stroke

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

Knowledge of a range of OT models and demonstrate being up to date with current evidence based OT practise. Awareness of clinical guidelines and NSF's relevant to acute

Experience

Essential

Postgraduate, incorporating experience in a variety of relevant core specialities, including medicine, elderly care and neurology Experience working as an OT with adults in NHS

Desirable

Previous OT Band 6 experience with adults Acute Band 6 experience

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Essential

Identifies what attracts them to this specific post at Croydon Health services Trust Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service

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