Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, adaptable Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the band 5 Occupational Therapy Rotation, which is across Southport Hospital and Ormskirk Hospital Sites.
We offer unique rotations in Medicine & Surgery, Complex rehab, A&E, Orthopaedics (Elective and Trauma), Stroke and Spinal Injury Unit.
If you are an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist wishing to join a friendly, supportive team then please give us a call. We also welcome applications from Occupational Therapy students due to qualify this year.
You will receive support and clinical supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists and if you are newly qualified, you will be supported through the Preceptor Programme.Please ensure that your supplementary information identifies how you meet the Job Description and Specification as we use this to short list.
Main duties of the job
- To provide an Occupational Therapy service to in patients and out patients at Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
- The post holder will manage their own clinical caseload.
- To provide clinical support to cover the workload of other therapists e.g. during sickness or annual leave.
- To provide assistance for the Therapy and Rehabilitation Services in delivering the required range of therapeutic interventions and support to the client group.
- To undertake assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment and intervention.
- To participate in audit and service development.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer you,
Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. Inclusion in the band 5 education meetingsAppraisal with 6 month reviewsClinical supervision in line with our Supervision GuidelineOpportunities to attend internal, (and where appropriate), external training, in line with your identified training and development needs.Preceptor Programme if newly qualified
To undertake therapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans if appropriate in a manner that respects peoples privacy, dignity and individualise
To liaise with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care, communicating patient information in relation to their care as required.
Manage a clinical caseload ensuring patients are see in a timely manner. This may include taking patients on home visits or assessing them in other health environments
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Advertising Date: 18th December 2023
Closing Date: 29th January 2024
Shortlisting Date: 31st January 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 7th February 2024
Please be aware this vacancy may close if a sufficient number applicant is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer you,
Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. Inclusion in the band 5 education meetingsAppraisal with 6 month reviewsClinical supervision in line with our Supervision GuidelineOpportunities to attend internal, (and where appropriate), external training, in line with your identified training and development needs.Preceptor Programme if newly qualified
To undertake therapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans if appropriate in a manner that respects peoples privacy, dignity and individualise
To liaise with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care, communicating patient information in relation to their care as required.
Manage a clinical caseload ensuring patients are see in a timely manner. This may include taking patients on home visits or assessing them in other health environments
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Advertising Date: 18th December 2023
Closing Date: 29th January 2024
Shortlisting Date: 31st January 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 7th February 2024
Please be aware this vacancy may close if a sufficient number applicant is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Mental effort
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload and respond to unpredictable demands
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintainence of professional portfolio
- Previous demonstrable experience of working in a health, social or persaonal care setting
- Experience of taking an active role within Multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills in MDT
- Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem solving
physical
Essential
- To be able to carry out moving and handling with patients using appropriate equipment as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Mental effort
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload and respond to unpredictable demands
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintainence of professional portfolio
- Previous demonstrable experience of working in a health, social or persaonal care setting
- Experience of taking an active role within Multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills in MDT
- Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem solving
physical
Essential
- To be able to carry out moving and handling with patients using appropriate equipment as required
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).
