Occupational Therapist
Job summary
Occupational Therapist: Complex RehabilitationBand 6 fixed term The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only dedicated Neuroscience Trust in the UK and is a Major Trauma Centre.
The award winning Cheshire & Merseyside Rehabilitation Network(CMRN) is hosted by The Walton Centre providing a hub and spoke pathway of rehabilitation across the region ensuring patients have access to the very best care for optimum recovery at the earliest opportunity. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Walton Centre Therapies service as a member of the highly specialist complex rehabilitation team.
Working within a specialist inpatient unit the team provides specialist care for patients following traumatic injury and illness . We require a suitably experienced, well motivated and dynamic occupational therapist who is able to demonstrate a range Occupational Therapy skills to join our team.
Working within an established multi-professional team you will gain excellent specialist experience within the field of Neuroscience, major trauma and rehabilitation. The Walton Centre Therapy service offers excellent development opportunities for ambitious occupational therapists who strive for professional excellence. Regular supervision and CPD opportunities are integral to the post. Informal visits/contact are welcome.
If you wish to arrange this, or for more information, please contact either Nicola Branscombe or Jennifer Marsom on 0151 556 3203 / 3961.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for providing specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients who have complex presentation. Carry a complex caseload To support the Rehabilitation pathway and to liaise with the Hub, Spokes and Extended Rehabilitation to facilitate a seamless discharge for patients from the Network inpatient facilities. An effective team player, with excellent organisational skills with an interest in audit and research and a commitment to continuing professional development and will provide training and supervision to junior staff and undergraduate/pre-registration students.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do.
As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally.
Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job responsibilities
To undertake Occupational Therapy assessment, clinically diagnose. Develop andimplement agreed treatment plans as appropriate, including the treatment ofclinically complex patients in a manner that respects peoples privacy and dignity. To regularly advise, assist and educate all grades of Occupational Therapist, OTAssistants, Student OT`s and colleagues on the management of patients, includingclinically challenging patients.
To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided, implementing and reviewingclinical standards relevant to the work undertaken. To facilitate effective internal and external communications with patients, carersand all other Health and Social Care Professional regarding all aspects of patientcare. To provide and receive complex information that requires empathy andreassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.
To ensure where necessary the provision of cover for the department as a whole intimes of annual leave / sickness etc. Evening and weekend working may be required depending on the needs of thepatients and their carers. To supervise junior staff and students on Placements. To provide the Managers with specialist advice on the planning and developmentof the Service.
To assist the Managers in achieving the Service objectives and promoting an openstyle of management. To actively participate in the professional development programme of the TherapyService and Rehab Network. To co-ordinate the work of the team at an operational level ensuring the effectiverunning of the Service and effective dissemination of information.
To be responsible for the collection of data / records as are required nationally anddepartmentally and ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
To represent Occupational Therapy / Therapy Services on the management andservice development committees within the Network and WCFT. To identify and order equipment requirements for the Hub following liaison with therapy manager To attend all mandatory training as specified in the Corporate Induction andMandatory Training Policy.
To undertake appropriate mandatory training in infection control and complywithal Trust Infection Control Policies relevant to the post, particularly withregards to the Hand Hygiene Policy. To ensure compliance to all Trust Risk Management , Research, Governance andInfection Control Policies and Procedures and abide by the Standards for BetterHealth and essential standards of safety and qualify.
To be aware and comply with Data Protection and Confidentially obligations underLaw and through Trust Policy. To undertake appropriate Information Governance mandatory training set out in theCorporate Induction and Mandatory Training Policy. To comply with the explicit and implied terms of their contract of employment orother agreement signed with regard to Trust information. To take responsibility for managing their own Health and Well Being.
To participate in the Personal Development Review process. To comply with departmental / organisational procedures and guidelines. To comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards and code ofprofessional conduct.
To comply with and adhere to the Health Care ProfessionsCouncil ( HCPC) requirements for professional practice and registration To lead and participate in Network Educational and Clinical Audit Programmes,Service Developments and initiatives. To ensure treatment offered to patients is based on the best available clinicalevidence, under the guidance of Clinical Specialists.
All staff are responsible for ensuring that they provide a high quality service forpatients that is safe, effective and personable. Staff are responsible for familiarising themselves with Local and Trustdocumentation that relates to quality and improving the patient experience. All staff whether Clinical or Administrative should be aware of their Data Qualityresponsibilities.
Staff must complete paper based documentation and enter computer data accuratelyand use it correctly. Ensuring they endeavour to comply with the standardsdescribed in the Trusts Data Quality Policy, Information Security and any otherassociated documentation To actively participate in the-In service and Network training programmes. To organise and lead Service and Network training programmes when required.
To attend relevant training courses and complete annual appraisals and a PersonalDevelopment Plan. To disseminate information for training attended as required. To facilitate regular training and mentoring sessions of junior staff and assistants,monitoring, appraising and developing clinical skills and professional standards. To teach and advise carers and other Health Professionals to ensure provision ofgood patient care.
To train and supervise students on clinical placement in the role of clinicaleducator. To undertake teaching to external agencies as agreed with the manager
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy and the Health and Care Professions Council. Msc. or equivalent in relevant specialism.
Desirable
Completion of Professional practice educator's qualification. Knowledge and Ezperience
Essential
Awareness of current NHS issues and relevant frame work / quality indicators. Knowledge of current DH guidance. Ability to initiate and apply evidence based practice within a clinical area. Able to manage own time within clinical and non-clinical activity and to guide others using problem solving and decision making skills. Take an active role within a multi disciplinary practice. Evidence of Clinical Audit. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical governance and its application within Occupational Therapy / Rehabilitation.
Desirable
Experience of working in a Community environment. Skills and Attributes
Essential
To have highly developed interpersonal skills Effective and responsive communicator on all levels. Able to write, implement and audit policies. High level organisational skills. Well-developed leadership skills and a positive role model. Ability to provide specialist high quality clinical intervention that is evidence based. Ability to work within a multi disciplinary team. A positive attitude to change and flexible working practices to meet changing service demands. Ability to manage own stress and stress in others.
Desirable
Able to use basic IT systems, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Effective presentation and education skills.
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 (opens in a new window).
