Locum Specialist Occupational Therapist - Critical Care
Location: West Midlands
Contract Tenure: Initial 3 months
Closing Date: 29 August 2024
Client Pay Mechanism: Direct Pay Mechanism
Pay Rate: £20 - £30 per hour
About Client:
Our client NHS Trust provides acute hospital services. It operates delivering comprehensive care and specializing in various medical fields. The Trust is committed to offering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting staff development.
Job Summary:
- Role: Specialist Occupational Therapist - Critical Care
- Location: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- Team: Experienced Critical Care Therapy team
- Schedule: 7 days a week
- Experience Required: Acute hospital setting experience; critical care experience not essential
- Key Responsibilities: Functional assessment and rehabilitation, patient-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary team, discharge planning support
- Supervision: Clinical and leadership development provided by highly specialist team
Main Duties:
- Clinical Practice: Assess, diagnose, and manage a specialist caseload of complex patients autonomously.
- Collaboration: Work with Care Groups to ensure high standards of care and optimal patient flow.
- Training & Supervision: Assist in delivering training, supervision, and appraisals within the team.
- Specialist Advice: Provide expert advice within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust.
- Service Development: Engage in projects to enhance services, training, and learning opportunities.
About Us:
- Commitment: Providing excellent care aligned with SaTH's vision.
- Development: 10% SPA time for clinical supervision, training, and service development.
- Lifestyle: Great transport links and lifestyle opportunities in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin.
Person Specification:
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Qualifications:
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Essential: Degree in Occupational Therapy
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Essential: HCPC registration
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Work Experience:
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Essential: Broad range of pre and post qualification experience, NHS experience, relevant clinical practice, teaching/student experience
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Desirable: Audit and research participation
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Knowledge:
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Essential: CPD evidence, specialist clinical reasoning
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Skills:
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Essential: Excellent communication skills, leadership development