Specialist Occupational Therapist (Rotational)
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Truro
- Salary
- £35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata
- Closing date
- 7 Jun 2023
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- Profession
- Other allied health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Are you enthusiastic and forward thinking about Occupational Therapy? Do you want to work for a Trust that values AHPs and their contribution to the patient journey and holistic care?
Come and join our vibrant acute Occupational Therapy service at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, to include routine weekend working on the 7 day rota. There may also be a need for flexible working across the working day.
We can offer you opportunities to engage in research, training, coaching and career development. We have links to the local higher education institutions, and have also developed local learning opportunities. In particular, we offer an excellent 'AHP Future Leaders Programme', which has been praised by Suzanne Rastrick, Chief AHP Officer.
International applications are welcome and we can offer skype interviews. We will consider people returning to practice and job sharers.
Main duties of the job
This post has a mixed caseload of Acute Medical, Surgical, Stroke, Eldercare, Neurology, and Emergency Medicine Inpatients. Based at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. You will have the opportunity to manage a varied and high turnover caseload.
We are looking for a team member who can provide decisive and effective Occupational Therapy input. This will be a permeant contract.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and goal setting of patients in Medicine, Surgery, Eldercare, Stroke, Emergency Medicine and Neurology. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations. To determine clinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment indicated. To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.You will develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the senior staff.To provide clinical cross cover within your team as delegated by your Clinical Team LeadTo attend clinical level discussions / meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Team LeadTo be available to support and supervise junior and undergraduate team membersTo be innovative with service development and promotion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
156-5281419
Come and join our vibrant acute Occupational Therapy service at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, to include routine weekend working on the 7 day rota. There may also be a need for flexible working across the working day.
We can offer you opportunities to engage in research, training, coaching and career development. We have links to the local higher education institutions, and have also developed local learning opportunities. In particular, we offer an excellent 'AHP Future Leaders Programme', which has been praised by Suzanne Rastrick, Chief AHP Officer.
International applications are welcome and we can offer skype interviews. We will consider people returning to practice and job sharers.
Main duties of the job
This post has a mixed caseload of Acute Medical, Surgical, Stroke, Eldercare, Neurology, and Emergency Medicine Inpatients. Based at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. You will have the opportunity to manage a varied and high turnover caseload.
We are looking for a team member who can provide decisive and effective Occupational Therapy input. This will be a permeant contract.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and goal setting of patients in Medicine, Surgery, Eldercare, Stroke, Emergency Medicine and Neurology. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations. To determine clinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment indicated. To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.You will develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the senior staff.To provide clinical cross cover within your team as delegated by your Clinical Team LeadTo attend clinical level discussions / meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Team LeadTo be available to support and supervise junior and undergraduate team membersTo be innovative with service development and promotion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Band 5 experience
Desirable
- Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy.
- Additional Training to support team management or additional clinical skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
- Experience of supporting junior staff.
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Stroke and Neurology
Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date clinical skills. Entry level assessment skills.
- Good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team.
- Computer literate
- Evidence of clinical audit/research activity
- Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Experience with splinting, helmets, wheelchair prescription and collars
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
156-5281419
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