Senior Occupational Therapist

We are excited to advertise a Static Band 6 Occupational

Therapy role within our Stroke, Neurological and Complex Care Services.

The role is part time, with hours ideally worked over 4 or 5 days and the expectation of contribution to the 7 day Acute Stroke Service.

We are looking for someone with experience within Stroke

and/or Neurological Occupational Therapy who is passionate about providing high

quality intervention to service users whilst developing and supporting the

wider service, applying consistent and reliable underlying knowledge and skill.

The applicant should be confident with

patient interaction and development of considered, goal oriented interventions

in all settings. In addition, the successful candidate is required to support aspects of teaching, supervision and people

management. Within the role there is scope for the development of enhanced skills in

assessment and management of cognitive impairment, specialist handling,

posture management and splinting.

The current role involves rotation between 3 areas:

7 day Stroke Service, assessing and treating patients post stroke in order to facilitate optimal recovery and

timely progress through the stroke pathway.

Contribution to the outpatient neurological Occupational

Therapy service providing input to

patients with neurological conditions.

Complex care services providing assessment and treatment

to patients admitted with complex neurological or medical presentations including

input with patients on Intensive Care.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to work across all three Trust Sites.

They will provide skilled therapeutic input to patients on their caseload working collaboratively with the Integrated Therapy Team and wider MDT. They will support assessment and provision of routine and more specialist equipment to optimise functional ability and facilitate effective discharge.

Therapy input is provided with a Home First approach, facilitating referrals to appropriate support services to enable discharge home wherever possible or to inpatient rehabilitation settings when this is not achievable.

There is the expectation that the successful applicant will be able to drive to support completion of access and home visits when required including for provision of equipment.

Within the Integrated Therapy Team there will be involvement with line management where appropriate - providing supervision, teaching and wellbeing support.

The role will be involved in facilitation of wider team management and development through supporting the band 7 Team Leads with day to day caseload and staffing issues as well as service and quality improvement projects.

The successful candidate will be supported by a robust team structure and existing high level of skill and expertise across the team. They will be encouraged to continue their development through varied learning and CPD opportunities.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large

acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute

services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a

larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from

three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our

caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred

care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to

work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our

everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise

accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working

within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a

DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check

(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting

Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £42,170 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0792

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships:

Therapists across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Medical

and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members of the MDT,

support staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge co-ordinators, patients,

carers, relatives, students and university staff.

Risk Assessment:

This post involves frequent manual handling activities

e.g. hoisting, positioning, assisting sitting/standing, transferring, giving

physical support during walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of

large items of equipment.

There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical

effort, including repetitive techniques e.g. manual chest techniques, passive

exercises, bed exercises and an occasional requirement for intensive physical

effort for several short periods throughout the day.

Close contact with patients including the performance of

invasive techniques such as Airway suction and Blood Gas sampling frequently

exposes the post holder to bodily fluids e.g. sputum, urine, blood, vomit and

faeces.

There is frequent need for prolonged concentration when

assessing and treating highly complex patients and a need to act rapidly in

potentially life-threatening situations.

The work pattern is often unpredictable with frequent

interruptions/changes and managerial deadlines.

Often you may encounter emotionally distressing

situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death and

bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team

members will be needed.

Job Purpose:

To

provide high-quality, patient centred care as an autonomous practitioner,

managing complex and high risk caseloads through assessment, diagnosis,

development and delivery of individual treatment plans, and effective discharge

planning.

Take

ownership for managing a specialist caseload, within a defined service area or

for a particular patient group.

To

provide clinical leadership within a rotational area including the supervision,

support, and education of unregistered staff, junior colleagues and students.

Actively

contribute in service development, departmental audits, quality improvement and

promote evidence-based practice.

Rotate

across various specialist areas in response to service needs, including

outpatients, community settings, and acute specialist areas as appropriate.

Contribute

to the delivery of a 7-day service on a rota basis, depending on the specialty

and rotation.

To

undertake on-call duties and/or weekend working, as appropriate to the

speciality. When performing on call duties, staff must be available on the ward

within 45 minutes of the call.

Key Duties

Clinical:

To undertake comprehensive, specialist patient-centred

clinical assessment, including complex risk analysis, of patients presenting

with a wide variety of physical, functional or cognitive presentations. This

may include in hospital, patients homes or other community settings that you

must be able to travel to.

Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and decision

making using functional analysis, and corroborative goal setting to optimise

patient outcomes.

To utilise a broad and evolving evidence base of specialist

knowledge to deliver and adapt a wide range of interventions such as mobility

training, equipment provision, environmental adaptations, exercise prescription

and cognitive strategies.

To independently plan and implement and evaluate

treatment programmes adjusting interventions accordingly based on clinical

findings and patient response.

To make onward referrals as appropriate and required

for the patient.

To maintain high quality, contemporaneous clinical

records in line with professional, legal and Trust standards.

To participate in the evening and weekend On Call

Service (individuals substantively employed by WAHT only), which includes

advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may include the treatment of children.

In line with professional requirements and service needs.

To work hours over 7 day working dependant on

service delivery model.

To take a proactive role in safeguarding,

recognising, escalating and managing concerns

in line with policy.

To embed the principles of Making Every Contact

Count promoting health and well being and self-management.

Communications:

To communicate highly complex, sensitive or

contentious information effectively with patients, families and carers adapting

style and approach to individual needs.

To utilise advanced communication skills to

motivate, educate and empower patients supporting engagement in rehabilitation

and long-term self-management.

To assess mental capacity, obtain valid consent and

practice within relevant legal and ethical frameworks, including best-interest

decision making where required.

To effectively manage and overcome communication

barriers, including cognitive, sensory, emotional, and cultural factors.

To act as a key member of the MDT contributing to

case conferences, ward rounds, discharge planning and complex decision making.

To provide

specialist advice and guidance to colleagues, patients, carers and other

agencies regarding patient management.

Education and Training:

To be appraised by the Senior Therapist within each

team, taking a proactive role in setting, reviewing and achieving personal and

rotational specific objectives. Demonstrating progression in both clinical and

leadership competencies across settings.

To actively engage and contributing to supervision,

CPD and in-service training programmes and take responsibility for personal

learning and development whilst supporting the wider learning needs of the MDT.

To maintain and apply advanced knowledge of current

clinical developments and evidence based practice, and contribute to the

dissemination of best practice within the team.

To consistently complete all annual mandatory

training and maintain competencies relevant to each clinical rotation,

demonstrating flexibility and ability to rapidly acquire new skills required

for different service areas.

To provide leadership, support, guidance, training

and formal supervision to band 5 staff, students and junior and unregistered

staff as appropriate, acting as a role model within the team.

To lead and actively participate in audits, quality

improvement and service evaluations, and implementation of changes to enhance

patient care and service delivery.

Organisation and Management:

To independently prioritise a complex patient

workload and providing oversight and support of the management of the workloads

for both band 5s and assistants.

To regularly take responsibility for the

coordination of the team or service area in the absence of the team lead.

To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of and

adherence to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and contribute

to the review implementation and development of changes recommended within own

service area following audit or research.

Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to

Trust policies, processes and standards and support others to do the same.

To take a proactive leadership role to identify,

challenge and address unsafe practice, or environments and report adverse

incidents or near misses according to Trust policy.

Professional:

To maintain Health and Care Professions Council

(HCPC) registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and

Ethics.

To maintain own Continuing Professional Development

in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC Standards, actively seeking

opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to rotational

practice.

To be responsible for maintaining and developing own

clinical competence through self-directed learning and reflective practice,

while contributing to a culture of learning by supporting and facilitating the

professional development of others within the team.

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships:

Therapists across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Medical

and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members of the MDT,

support staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge co-ordinators, patients,

carers, relatives, students and university staff.

Risk Assessment:

This post involves frequent manual handling activities

e.g. hoisting, positioning, assisting sitting/standing, transferring, giving

physical support during walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of

large items of equipment.

There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical

effort, including repetitive techniques e.g. manual chest techniques, passive

exercises, bed exercises and an occasional requirement for intensive physical

effort for several short periods throughout the day.

Close contact with patients including the performance of

invasive techniques such as Airway suction and Blood Gas sampling frequently

exposes the post holder to bodily fluids e.g. sputum, urine, blood, vomit and

faeces.

There is frequent need for prolonged concentration when

assessing and treating highly complex patients and a need to act rapidly in

potentially life-threatening situations.

The work pattern is often unpredictable with frequent

interruptions/changes and managerial deadlines.

Often you may encounter emotionally distressing

situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death and

bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team

members will be needed.

Job Purpose:

To

provide high-quality, patient centred care as an autonomous practitioner,

managing complex and high risk caseloads through assessment, diagnosis,

development and delivery of individual treatment plans, and effective discharge

planning.

Take

ownership for managing a specialist caseload, within a defined service area or

for a particular patient group.

To

provide clinical leadership within a rotational area including the supervision,

support, and education of unregistered staff, junior colleagues and students.

Actively

contribute in service development, departmental audits, quality improvement and

promote evidence-based practice.

Rotate

across various specialist areas in response to service needs, including

outpatients, community settings, and acute specialist areas as appropriate.

Contribute

to the delivery of a 7-day service on a rota basis, depending on the specialty

and rotation.

To

undertake on-call duties and/or weekend working, as appropriate to the

speciality. When performing on call duties, staff must be available on the ward

within 45 minutes of the call.

Key Duties

Clinical:

To undertake comprehensive, specialist patient-centred

clinical assessment, including complex risk analysis, of patients presenting

with a wide variety of physical, functional or cognitive presentations. This

may include in hospital, patients homes or other community settings that you

must be able to travel to.

Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and decision

making using functional analysis, and corroborative goal setting to optimise

patient outcomes.

To utilise a broad and evolving evidence base of specialist

knowledge to deliver and adapt a wide range of interventions such as mobility

training, equipment provision, environmental adaptations, exercise prescription

and cognitive strategies.

To independently plan and implement and evaluate

treatment programmes adjusting interventions accordingly based on clinical

findings and patient response.

To make onward referrals as appropriate and required

for the patient.

To maintain high quality, contemporaneous clinical

records in line with professional, legal and Trust standards.

To participate in the evening and weekend On Call

Service (individuals substantively employed by WAHT only), which includes

advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may include the treatment of children.

In line with professional requirements and service needs.

To work hours over 7 day working dependant on

service delivery model.

To take a proactive role in safeguarding,

recognising, escalating and managing concerns

in line with policy.

To embed the principles of Making Every Contact

Count promoting health and well being and self-management.

Communications:

To communicate highly complex, sensitive or

contentious information effectively with patients, families and carers adapting

style and approach to individual needs.

To utilise advanced communication skills to

motivate, educate and empower patients supporting engagement in rehabilitation

and long-term self-management.

To assess mental capacity, obtain valid consent and

practice within relevant legal and ethical frameworks, including best-interest

decision making where required.

To effectively manage and overcome communication

barriers, including cognitive, sensory, emotional, and cultural factors.

To act as a key member of the MDT contributing to

case conferences, ward rounds, discharge planning and complex decision making.

To provide

specialist advice and guidance to colleagues, patients, carers and other

agencies regarding patient management.

Education and Training:

To be appraised by the Senior Therapist within each

team, taking a proactive role in setting, reviewing and achieving personal and

rotational specific objectives. Demonstrating progression in both clinical and

leadership competencies across settings.

To actively engage and contributing to supervision,

CPD and in-service training programmes and take responsibility for personal

learning and development whilst supporting the wider learning needs of the MDT.

To maintain and apply advanced knowledge of current

clinical developments and evidence based practice, and contribute to the

dissemination of best practice within the team.

To consistently complete all annual mandatory

training and maintain competencies relevant to each clinical rotation,

demonstrating flexibility and ability to rapidly acquire new skills required

for different service areas.

To provide leadership, support, guidance, training

and formal supervision to band 5 staff, students and junior and unregistered

staff as appropriate, acting as a role model within the team.

To lead and actively participate in audits, quality

improvement and service evaluations, and implementation of changes to enhance

patient care and service delivery.

Organisation and Management:

To independently prioritise a complex patient

workload and providing oversight and support of the management of the workloads

for both band 5s and assistants.

To regularly take responsibility for the

coordination of the team or service area in the absence of the team lead.

To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of and

adherence to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and contribute

to the review implementation and development of changes recommended within own

service area following audit or research.

Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to

Trust policies, processes and standards and support others to do the same.

To take a proactive leadership role to identify,

challenge and address unsafe practice, or environments and report adverse

incidents or near misses according to Trust policy.

Professional:

To maintain Health and Care Professions Council

(HCPC) registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and

Ethics.

To maintain own Continuing Professional Development

in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC Standards, actively seeking

opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to rotational

practice.

To be responsible for maintaining and developing own

clinical competence through self-directed learning and reflective practice,

while contributing to a culture of learning by supporting and facilitating the

professional development of others within the team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
• Experience in acute hospital settings
• Experience with discharge planning
• Evidence of participation in audit and research equipment/adaptations, or a broad range of relevant clinical areas
• Experience of delegation to unqualified staff and/or training other MDT members
• Application of the relevant therapy process, including functional assessment and activity analysis
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience in community settings

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage and prioritise competing demands on a complex caseload independently
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to lead a team in the absence of the team lead
• Ability to manage conflict, give constructive feedback, and support professional growth in others
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to lifelong learning and participation in rotation schemes
• Professional manner and presentation, with awareness of confidentiality
• Ability to build positive working relationships and work inclusively
• Confident, reliable, and flexible
• Able to maintain judgement and work under pressure
• Committed to personal and team development
• Able to show initiative and act on feedback
• Approachable and supportive to others
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
• Able to maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of post-registration CPD relevant to role

Desirable

• Membership with RCOT

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake manual handling and meet physical demands of the role
• Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as this will be required for the role (Reasonable adjustments will be considered on request).
• Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required, including contribution to 7-day working and 24hr on-call service

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to critically appraise evidence and apply it to clinical practice
• Advanced clinical reasoning and decision- making in complex or high-risk cases
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Good knowledge of health legislation and current practice
• Demonstrates understanding and application of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of team dynamics and the role of therapy in different settings
• Ability to lead or contribute to audit, research, or service evaluation
• Teaching, leadership and presentation skills

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate IT skills including knowledge of Word/Excel and EPR (Electronic patient record)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
• Experience in acute hospital settings
• Experience with discharge planning
• Evidence of participation in audit and research equipment/adaptations, or a broad range of relevant clinical areas
• Experience of delegation to unqualified staff and/or training other MDT members
• Application of the relevant therapy process, including functional assessment and activity analysis
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience in community settings

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage and prioritise competing demands on a complex caseload independently
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to lead a team in the absence of the team lead
• Ability to manage conflict, give constructive feedback, and support professional growth in others
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to lifelong learning and participation in rotation schemes
• Professional manner and presentation, with awareness of confidentiality
• Ability to build positive working relationships and work inclusively
• Confident, reliable, and flexible
• Able to maintain judgement and work under pressure
• Committed to personal and team development
• Able to show initiative and act on feedback
• Approachable and supportive to others
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
• Able to maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of post-registration CPD relevant to role

Desirable

• Membership with RCOT

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake manual handling and meet physical demands of the role
• Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as this will be required for the role (Reasonable adjustments will be considered on request).
• Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required, including contribution to 7-day working and 24hr on-call service

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to critically appraise evidence and apply it to clinical practice
• Advanced clinical reasoning and decision- making in complex or high-risk cases
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Good knowledge of health legislation and current practice
• Demonstrates understanding and application of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of team dynamics and the role of therapy in different settings
• Ability to lead or contribute to audit, research, or service evaluation
• Teaching, leadership and presentation skills

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate IT skills including knowledge of Word/Excel and EPR (Electronic patient record)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships:

Therapists across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Medical

and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members of the MDT,

support staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge co-ordinators, patients,

carers, relatives, students and university staff.

Risk Assessment:

This post involves frequent manual handling activities

e.g. hoisting, positioning, assisting sitting/standing, transferring, giving

physical support during walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of

large items of equipment.

There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical

effort, including repetitive techniques e.g. manual chest techniques, passive

exercises, bed exercises and an occasional requirement for intensive physical

effort for several short periods throughout the day.

Close contact with patients including the performance of

invasive techniques such as Airway suction and Blood Gas sampling frequently

exposes the post holder to bodily fluids e.g. sputum, urine, blood, vomit and

faeces.

There is frequent need for prolonged concentration when

assessing and treating highly complex patients and a need to act rapidly in

potentially life-threatening situations.

The work pattern is often unpredictable with frequent

interruptions/changes and managerial deadlines.

Often you may encounter emotionally distressing

situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death and

bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team

members will be needed.

Job Purpose:

To

provide high-quality, patient centred care as an autonomous practitioner,

managing complex and high risk caseloads through assessment, diagnosis,

development and delivery of individual treatment plans, and effective discharge

planning.

Take

ownership for managing a specialist caseload, within a defined service area or

for a particular patient group.

To

provide clinical leadership within a rotational area including the supervision,

support, and education of unregistered staff, junior colleagues and students.

Actively

contribute in service development, departmental audits, quality improvement and

promote evidence-based practice.

Rotate

across various specialist areas in response to service needs, including

outpatients, community settings, and acute specialist areas as appropriate.

Contribute

to the delivery of a 7-day service on a rota basis, depending on the specialty

and rotation.

To

undertake on-call duties and/or weekend working, as appropriate to the

speciality. When performing on call duties, staff must be available on the ward

within 45 minutes of the call.

Key Duties

Clinical:

To undertake comprehensive, specialist patient-centred

clinical assessment, including complex risk analysis, of patients presenting

with a wide variety of physical, functional or cognitive presentations. This

may include in hospital, patients homes or other community settings that you

must be able to travel to.

Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and decision

making using functional analysis, and corroborative goal setting to optimise

patient outcomes.

To utilise a broad and evolving evidence base of specialist

knowledge to deliver and adapt a wide range of interventions such as mobility

training, equipment provision, environmental adaptations, exercise prescription

and cognitive strategies.

To independently plan and implement and evaluate

treatment programmes adjusting interventions accordingly based on clinical

findings and patient response.

To make onward referrals as appropriate and required

for the patient.

To maintain high quality, contemporaneous clinical

records in line with professional, legal and Trust standards.

To participate in the evening and weekend On Call

Service (individuals substantively employed by WAHT only), which includes

advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may include the treatment of children.

In line with professional requirements and service needs.

To work hours over 7 day working dependant on

service delivery model.

To take a proactive role in safeguarding,

recognising, escalating and managing concerns

in line with policy.

To embed the principles of Making Every Contact

Count promoting health and well being and self-management.

Communications:

To communicate highly complex, sensitive or

contentious information effectively with patients, families and carers adapting

style and approach to individual needs.

To utilise advanced communication skills to

motivate, educate and empower patients supporting engagement in rehabilitation

and long-term self-management.

To assess mental capacity, obtain valid consent and

practice within relevant legal and ethical frameworks, including best-interest

decision making where required.

To effectively manage and overcome communication

barriers, including cognitive, sensory, emotional, and cultural factors.

To act as a key member of the MDT contributing to

case conferences, ward rounds, discharge planning and complex decision making.

To provide

specialist advice and guidance to colleagues, patients, carers and other

agencies regarding patient management.

Education and Training:

To be appraised by the Senior Therapist within each

team, taking a proactive role in setting, reviewing and achieving personal and

rotational specific objectives. Demonstrating progression in both clinical and

leadership competencies across settings.

To actively engage and contributing to supervision,

CPD and in-service training programmes and take responsibility for personal

learning and development whilst supporting the wider learning needs of the MDT.

To maintain and apply advanced knowledge of current

clinical developments and evidence based practice, and contribute to the

dissemination of best practice within the team.

To consistently complete all annual mandatory

training and maintain competencies relevant to each clinical rotation,

demonstrating flexibility and ability to rapidly acquire new skills required

for different service areas.

To provide leadership, support, guidance, training

and formal supervision to band 5 staff, students and junior and unregistered

staff as appropriate, acting as a role model within the team.

To lead and actively participate in audits, quality

improvement and service evaluations, and implementation of changes to enhance

patient care and service delivery.

Organisation and Management:

To independently prioritise a complex patient

workload and providing oversight and support of the management of the workloads

for both band 5s and assistants.

To regularly take responsibility for the

coordination of the team or service area in the absence of the team lead.

To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of and

adherence to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and contribute

to the review implementation and development of changes recommended within own

service area following audit or research.

Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to

Trust policies, processes and standards and support others to do the same.

To take a proactive leadership role to identify,

challenge and address unsafe practice, or environments and report adverse

incidents or near misses according to Trust policy.

Professional:

To maintain Health and Care Professions Council

(HCPC) registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and

Ethics.

To maintain own Continuing Professional Development

in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC Standards, actively seeking

opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to rotational

practice.

To be responsible for maintaining and developing own

clinical competence through self-directed learning and reflective practice,

while contributing to a culture of learning by supporting and facilitating the

professional development of others within the team.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
• Experience in acute hospital settings
• Experience with discharge planning
• Evidence of participation in audit and research equipment/adaptations, or a broad range of relevant clinical areas
• Experience of delegation to unqualified staff and/or training other MDT members
• Application of the relevant therapy process, including functional assessment and activity analysis
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience in community settings

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage and prioritise competing demands on a complex caseload independently
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to lead a team in the absence of the team lead
• Ability to manage conflict, give constructive feedback, and support professional growth in others
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to lifelong learning and participation in rotation schemes
• Professional manner and presentation, with awareness of confidentiality
• Ability to build positive working relationships and work inclusively
• Confident, reliable, and flexible
• Able to maintain judgement and work under pressure
• Committed to personal and team development
• Able to show initiative and act on feedback
• Approachable and supportive to others
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
• Able to maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of post-registration CPD relevant to role

Desirable

• Membership with RCOT

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake manual handling and meet physical demands of the role
• Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as this will be required for the role (Reasonable adjustments will be considered on request).
• Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required, including contribution to 7-day working and 24hr on-call service

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to critically appraise evidence and apply it to clinical practice
• Advanced clinical reasoning and decision- making in complex or high-risk cases
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Good knowledge of health legislation and current practice
• Demonstrates understanding and application of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of team dynamics and the role of therapy in different settings
• Ability to lead or contribute to audit, research, or service evaluation
• Teaching, leadership and presentation skills

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate IT skills including knowledge of Word/Excel and EPR (Electronic patient record)