Occupational Therapist

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Are you ready to develop the next phase of your career? We have an exciting vacancy for a Band 5 OT within St Andrew's Centre for Burns and Plastics . You will have opportunities to develop your knowledge and learn new skills within this specialist area.

We are looking for someone with excellent clinical and problem-solving skills to assess, treat and facilitate safe and timely discharge of patients. The ideal post holder will have experience of working in an acute hospital environment and a drive to learn and develop.

Main duties of the job

Undertakes comprehensive/ standardised Occupational Therapy assessments addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in the areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.

Manages and accepts clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, demonstrating ability to prioritise and delegate work to assistants when appropriate.

Works as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, being aware of the needs of others within the team.

Supports and supervises other team members and students.

Liaises with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals when appropriate

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.'

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Occupational Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist
• Qualified or soon to qualify with Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occuptional Therapy

Desirable criteria

• RCOT registered member

Kowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Broad range of core OT placements as a student, with an understanding of the OT role in the acute hospital setting Experience of working within in a multi-disciplinary team in an acute hospital setting
• Experience in the application of the OT Process

Desirable criteria

• Broad range of core OT placements as a student, with an understanding of the OT role in the acute hospital setting Experience of working within in a multi-disciplinary team in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of OT practice in the areas relevant to the rotation

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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