Job summary
We have an opportunity to work as a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist covering Maternity leave for 12 months. The post covers our General Surgical wards and our Oncology ward at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The Therapy team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy support workers including band 4s.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy treatment to patients within our Surgical Wards and this may include complex patients such as amputees. The post holder will also work clinically on the Oncology ward, holding a complex caseload which may include Fast track patients and those with malignant spinal cord compression.
As Clinical Lead the post holder will be responsible for clinical leadership and support to the team in the form of appraisal and supervision. They will also act as an expert resource to the wider Therapy Team.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
The Therapy team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy support workers including band 4s
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled job description.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC registration
- Evidence of highly specialist clinical training in relevant areas to enable clinical leadership.
- MSc or evidence of study at MSc level
Experience in relevant area
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Experience in audit and research
- Evidence of teaching/presentation experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC registration
- Evidence of highly specialist clinical training in relevant areas to enable clinical leadership.
- MSc or evidence of study at MSc level
Experience in relevant area
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Experience in audit and research
- Evidence of teaching/presentation experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
