Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Respiratory & Critical Care
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Job summary
**Band 7 Development Opportunity**
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our established Critical Care & Respiratory Rehabilitation team on a development pathway to a band 7 role.
The successful candidate will work closely with the band 7 physiotherapy team lead and the clinical lead occupational therapist to develop specialist skills in the critical care setting. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of complex conditions, enhancing clinical experience within neurology and acute medicine specialties. The development period is expected to take no longer than 18 months to 2 years, with the completion evidenced by structured competencies.
The team provide support to the Critical Care Unit consisting of a 14 bedded ICU & a 6 bedded HDU and 2 respiratory wards, including a 14 bedded ARCU. You will manage the clinical caseload on critical care demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning to assess and formulate intervention and treatment plans, whilst providing clinical supervision and support to Band 5 and 6 Occupational therapists on the respiratory unit. You will also be actively involved in the early rehab quality improvement project on the critical care unit.
The post is a full time however, part time or job share would be considered.
Main duties of the job
As an occupational therapist at our organisation you will have access to our Clinical Lead Occupational therapist and practice development occupational therapist in addition to having access to our established in-service training program and support with CPD activities.
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and specialist occupational therapy supporting our home 1st discharge to assess philosophies . You will manage a clinical caseload, completing assessments, treatment sessions and discharge planning. You will take on joint operational responsibilities with a fellow Band 7 Physiotherapist for the whole team on a daily basis and lead on service development initiatives. You will offer clinical supervision and support to B5 and B6 therapists and therapy assistants. You will be supported by an 8a Therapy Team Lead.
Good time management and complex discharge planning skills are essential to this post, as well as excellent organisational skills, a flexible approach and an ability to problem solve. It is a fast paced environment, where knowledge of thorough and complex assessments is needed. Discharge is supported via our local Discharge to Assess team.
The department is a 7 day working service and this post would be included in that with rest days in the following week. This is underpinned by a competency framework.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Details
Date posted
26 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference number
390-CSS-SO-9210-C
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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