Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 or existing Band 6 to join the Acute Medical Therapy Team at Warrington Hospital as a Specialist Occupational Therapist. The successful post holder will work across the acute medical inpatient bed base, working in a wide variety of specialities including Frailty, Cardiology, Specialist Dementia and General Medicine. The successful post holder will demonstrate specialist clinical skills and knowledge in occupational performance to support discharge planning, functional assessment and provide therapeutic interventions. The candidate will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and community partners to ensure safe, effective discharges and prevent hospital re-admissions and deconditioning. Our philosophy is a "Home First" approach, with an emphasis on supporting patient's personal choices, strengths, and inclusion in every stage of their care. We adopt an early mobilisation approach which aims to reduce acquired hospital deconditioning, enabling a person to maintain as much of their independence as possible.
We are looking for a talented individual who is committed to working as part of our Therapy Team delivering an excellent, caring service to patients across our inpatient bed base. Our ideal candidate must be confident, enjoy working as a part of a large multi-disciplinary team and be able to demonstrate a desire to actively participate in all aspects of this specialist role.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. The main duties will include taking responsibility to manage a clinical caseload entailing the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of acute medical patients. It is essential that the candidate is motivated to promote positive relationships with the MDT and able to work closely with different professions to achieve a smooth discharge for patients under their care. The successful post holder will be expected to provide supervision and support to junior members of the therapies team and engage actively in quality improvement initiatives, service development and professional & personal development.
The working hours for this post are 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. This post may include cross site working at Halton Hospital. Both sites are accessible by public and private transport and there is a bus link for staff between sites.
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an enjoyable and thriving place to work and learn. The therapy community within the hospital is close knit and benefits from regular professional and personal development opportunities.
We welcome visits to the department prior to interview. For further information related to this post, please contact the AMT senior leadership team on 01925 662992 asking for Clare Fairhurst. Alternatively, email clarefairhurst@nhs.net.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Specialist Occupational Therapist working in the team, you will be expected to autonomously manage a clinical caseload across a range of specialities. You will utilise specialist analytical skills to assess patients and formulate a make a therapeutic diagnosis. Using enhanced clinical reasoning and knowledge of the OT process, you will develop treatment plans for patients in your care and complete regular reviews to ensure optimum therapeutic outcome.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Specialist Occupational Therapist working in the team, you will be expected to autonomously manage a clinical caseload across a range of specialities. You will utilise specialist analytical skills to assess patients and formulate a make a therapeutic diagnosis. Using enhanced clinical reasoning and knowledge of the OT process, you will develop treatment plans for patients in your care and complete regular reviews to ensure optimum therapeutic outcome.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
- Membership of BAOT/COT
- Attendance at post grad courses in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience of physical inpatient setting
- Previous experience of managing caseload autonomously
- Previous experience of supervising staff and delegating tasks to others
Desirable
- Attended Clinical Educator course
- Previous experience of working in acute medical setting
- Previous experience of discharge planning
- Previous experience of working with complex patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated range of specialist clinical skills and abilities
- Adherence to COT Code of Conduct and HCPC standards
- Knowledge and practical application of the Occupational Therapy process to inform clinical decision making
- Previous experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Excellent IT skills
- Knowledge of NHS 10 Year Plan
- Participated in audits, service development or research
- Previous use of outcome measures or standardised assessments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
- Membership of BAOT/COT
- Attendance at post grad courses in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience of physical inpatient setting
- Previous experience of managing caseload autonomously
- Previous experience of supervising staff and delegating tasks to others
Desirable
- Attended Clinical Educator course
- Previous experience of working in acute medical setting
- Previous experience of discharge planning
- Previous experience of working with complex patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated range of specialist clinical skills and abilities
- Adherence to COT Code of Conduct and HCPC standards
- Knowledge and practical application of the Occupational Therapy process to inform clinical decision making
- Previous experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Excellent IT skills
- Knowledge of NHS 10 Year Plan
- Participated in audits, service development or research
- Previous use of outcome measures or standardised assessments
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington and Halton Hospitals
Lovely lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
