Specialist Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago

York, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?

Are you committed to putting each patient at the centre of everything you do?

If so, then this could be the job for you

We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist, to join our Stroke Team based at York Teaching Hospital.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and developing patient focused our Acute Stroke service. You will be responsible for providing specialist Occupational Therapy treatment and management of patients, providing acute therapy to patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be :

A team player who is dynamic, motivated, forward thinking and has good communication and organisational skills Able to provide support to students and junior members of staff Willing to develop services and identify potential areas of efficiency and improvements Focused on delivering patient centred care, within a professional and caring environment

If you are both motivated and flexible, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we would like to hear from you

Main duties of the job

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex/multi pathology presentations.  To formulate and deliver an individual goal orientated treatment programme, based on specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options, using assessment, clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment e.g. treatment techniques and principles equipment provision and other alternative options To facilitate complex discharge packages and ensure effective communication across agencies At all times you will ensure sensitive and appropriate handling of information in accordance with the data protection act To provide training and advice on changes and adaptations to the patient’s lifestyle considering the environmental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs To address occupational performance and skills deficits enabling the patient in areas of self- maintenance, productivity, education, and leisure To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload, to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise. Delegate duties to other members of staff as appropriate To identify work related risk to staff and patients and inform Senior staff as necessary

The role is supported by a Senior Clinical Therapists, and will include participation in the in-service training, clinical and management supervision and will include opportunities for service development.

Working for our organisation

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential criteria

HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist Evidence of relevant CPD activities

Desirable criteria

Evidence of recognised post graduate training within specialist area Practice placement supervisor qualification

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential criteria

Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision Experience in occupational therapy assessment and provision of specialist equipment Awareness of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics

Desirable criteria

Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate occupational therapy intervention Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area

Skills & Attributes

Essential criteria

Ability to organise and prioritise Ability to work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner

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