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Specialist Occupational Therapist

Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHSCheadle, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

We are looking to recruitan Occupational Therapist with experience ofPalliative Care to join our enthusiastic Rehab team.

Contract : Permanent

WorkingPattern : 30 to 37.5 hours over4 / 5 days including Fridays

Based at : Cross site post -primarily based at Heald Green site

Call toaction - How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-lovedcharity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Gemma Spedding on 01617025432 or email gspedding@sah.org.uk ifmore information is required.

Applicantsmust be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship atthis time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard / EnhancedDBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder withinthe organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding trainingappropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. Allstaff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilitiesin relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together toSafeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlinedbelow.

ClosingDate : 7th July 2025

Interview Date : 16th July 2025

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapist will be a key member of themultidisciplinary team; they will be a role model for clinical staff,demonstrating a professional and proactive approach to providing rehabilitativeadvice and support to patients with life limiting illnesses.

TheOccupational Therapist will work with rehabilitation team colleagues to delivera Occupational Therapy service at the Heald Green Site, and providing crosscover site to Little Hulton as needed. They will need to be able to prioritiseand work efficiently to ensure the complex needs of in patients and outpatientsare met in a timely manner.

The Occupational Therapist will actively participate in developingcross site Occupational Therapy services at the hospice.

The Occupational Therapist will be aware of and deliver services inline with best practice guidelines and the requirements of the care qualitycommission in order to ensure the aims and objectives of the organisation aremet.

About us

At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that'sproviding excellent care and support to those living with or affected bylife-limiting illnesses.

We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstandingperson-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure StAnn's is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieveour purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment foreveryone to thrive and reach their potential

Job responsibilities

The SpecialistOccupational Therapist will :

  • Assess patients with complex needs andprovide specialist Occupational Therapy advice / treatment plans.
  • Work as part of the multidisciplinary team toprovide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Co-ordinateand deliver the in and out patient Occupational Therapyserviceat the Heald Green in conjunction with colleagues.
  • Contributeto training on topics relevant to Occupational Therapy in palliativecare at the hospice.
  • Support and mentor the RehabilitationAssistant Practitioner
  • Act inaccordance with the Health and Care Professions Council and professional codeof conduct.
  • Activelyparticipate in continued professional development and the hospice performanceand development review programme.
  • Work inconjunction with community Occupational Therapists to ensure that patientsreceive timely and appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Be a Moving and handling key trainer(orwork towards this)

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

  • Hold a diploma / BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Be registered with HCPC
  • A Clinical Educators Qualification
  • Completed enhanced / advanced communication skills training
  • A Moving and Handling Key trainer qualification (Train the trainer)

    • Experience

  • Have experience in working with patients with a range of long term conditions including those with palliative care needs.
  • Experience of community work
  • Experience of facilitating patient groups

    • The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be able to :

  • Demonstrate significant and relevant post registration experience.
  • Provide patient centred care that recognises a person's individual concerns, goals and beliefs.
  • Demonstrate experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
  • Demonstrate verbal, written communication and IT skills.
  • Work as a lone worker as part of a cross-site team.
  • Deliver training internally and externally.
  • Work independently and as part of a group.
  • Effectively manage competing demands / priorities and work under pressure.
  • Educate, support / mentor staff / students to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Understand the complex effects of a range of life limiting conditions and their treatments on the physical and psychological status of patients.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies / skills to deliver specialist, personalised and timely Occupational Therapy interventions with patients and their carers / families.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Occupational Therapy in palliative care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and ability to conduct complex moving and handling risk assessments.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement, audit and service development to ensure high clinical standards.
  • Travel between the two hospice sites as needed.
  • Demonstrate professional resilience and identify own development needs and show evidence of continued professional development.

    • 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.

    39,388 to £46,311 a yearBand 6 Competency Based Pay Framework

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