Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in Acute Medicine? Then this is the place for you!

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 5 looking to progress their career or an existing band 6 Occupational Therapist looking to work within the clinical specialty of Acute Medicine at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury. We would welcome you to join our dynamic and supportive team. If you are passionate about making a difference, this team is for you. We aim to restore optimal function and promote independence and wellbeing of patients. We offer an innovative service and pride ourselves on providing evidence based, quality care. Conditions that you are likely to see will be orthopaedic, neurological, MSK, respiratory and frailty.

A band 5 to 6 training post may be considered for the right candidate with at least 12 months post graduate experience with support offered to achieve band 6 competencies.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with our multi-disciplinary team, working within an integrated model of care on our acute medical unit to provide timely assessments, interventions and support with discharge planning for our patients. There will also be opportunities for you to develop your clinical experience within an acute hospital setting, including A& E and Urgent Care services. We offer an innovative service and pride ourselves on providing evidence based, quality care.

You will gain experience of working in a busy and pro-active environment where evidence-based practice is embedded and joint working, service development and CPD is encouraged. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced band 5 looking to progress in their career or an existing band 6 wanting to specialise in this dynamic clinical area.

You will have gained experience as a band 5 and have evidence of relevant skills required for a band 6 post in a range of clinical areas. As a band 6 you will receive support from the Band 7 Therapy team leaders and peers. You will be expected to provide supervision to more junior staff and students.

The service operates over seven days and as such some weekend working is required as part of the role.

About us

Bury Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Our Fairfield site delivers innovative patient-centred care, and boasts an award winning Stroke centre and Heart Care unit. Supported by our community services in Bury, a mix of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors, Bury exemplifies the benefits of a joined up approach to health and social care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Registration / Qualification

Essential

• Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant post-grad training in specific clinical area
• Membership of relevant specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate level of post-registration experience in ward setting
• Previous experience across a broad-range of junior rotations

Desirable

• Knowledge of research and development
• Audit experience
• Leadership experience
• Previous experience in a senior role

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• To work autonomously within clinical area
• Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills
• Knowledge of areas of clinical governance
• Basic understanding of computers and their applications
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
• Proven organisational skills/time management/delegation/prioritisation
• Team working
• To work within Trust policies

Desirable

• Teaching/supervisory and appraisal skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• To be able to work in unpredictable situations

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

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