Occupational Therapist
NHS Jobs Walsall
The Walsall Healthcare Therapy Teams are made up of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Support Staff working across Medicine and Critical Care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative Occupational Therapist who is driven to implement change and service development whilst expanding their own and others knowledge and skills across the service.
You will need a flexible approach, including excellent team working, organisational and time management skills. To discuss with mentor / supervisor during regular supervision the organising and planning of own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise and where appropriate delegate tasks to appropriate Therapy staff.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review. To contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of newly qualified Occupational Therapy and Assistant Practitioner staff.
To lead by example and by providing support, guidance and training to Occupational Therapy staff; and by assessing and evaluating competence. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance and to be aware of all the Trust and departmental policies for notification of absence.
To comply with all organisational and departmental policies and procedures and complete appropriate documentation. To answer the telephone, record messages and action as necessary. To communicate with external agencies with regard to patient assessments, treatment and rehabilitation and if necessary regarding the provision of equipment.
You will need a flexible approach, including excellent team working, organisational and time management skills. To discuss with mentor / supervisor during regular supervision the organising and planning of own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise and where appropriate delegate tasks to appropriate Therapy staff.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review. To contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of newly qualified Occupational Therapy and Assistant Practitioner staff.
To lead by example and by providing support, guidance and training to Occupational Therapy staff; and by assessing and evaluating competence. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance and to be aware of all the Trust and departmental policies for notification of absence.
To comply with all organisational and departmental policies and procedures and complete appropriate documentation. To answer the telephone, record messages and action as necessary. To communicate with external agencies with regard to patient assessments, treatment and rehabilitation and if necessary regarding the provision of equipment.
To support the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, students and Assistant Practitioner staff.
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