Specialist Occupational Therapist -Non UK residents
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Job overview
For UK residents - please apply to Specialist Occupational Therapist -UK residents 331-7897219-UHMB
We are able to offer a rare and exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team based at Westmorland General Hospital as a Specialist Occupational Therapist.
The role includes a specialist caseload across an in-patient and community setting, with opportunities to work alongside our integrated community services.
Knowledge and experience within acute inpatient care, working to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge. Your caseload will be a combination of ward-based work in addition to some community visits.
You will continue to develop your knowledge and experience in the assessment, treatment and goal setting with patients presenting with varied physical conditions, and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients’ experiences and outcome.
Main duties of the job
You will have broad previous experience within an acute inpatient, admission avoidance or community-based rehabilitation services.
You will have knowledge and experience in the assessment, treatment and goal planning with patients presenting with varied physical conditions and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients' experiences and outcomes.
You will work with a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapists and work closely with colleagues across the MDT and complex discharge team. You will be supported by the Occupational Therapy Team Managers and the role will include supervision and support to Occupational Therapy team members and students.You will be encouraged and supported to engage in service development.
All staff are encouraged to engage in in-service training and CPD is well supported by the management team.
Requirements:-- A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
- The ability to travel to a variety of venues throughout the community to deliver patient assessments within an identified locality and to attend meetings
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Detailed job description and main 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the RCOT, UK
- Post graduate raining or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
- Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management
- Practice placement educator accreditation
- Member of the BAOT
Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical area
- Experience of research or audit
- Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria- Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist OT practitioner level.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT Ability to develop effective working relationships / team working.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Applied knowledge of health and social care legislation and guidelines
- Ability to apply knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Application of knowledge of Health & Safety and risk management policies and related procedures.
- Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and to determine priorities to support delivery of the site OT service
- Supervisory skills
- Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of clinical areas in an acute hospital setting and community.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post.
- Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling, using skills developed through practice, including dexterity, coordination and physical effort, during OT interventions and the use of specialist tools and materials and installation of equipment.
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