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:

Qualifications:
- Essential: Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Essential: HCPC registration
Work Experience:
- Essential: Broad range of pre and post qualification experience, NHS experience, relevant clinical practice, teaching/student experience
- Desirable: Audit and research participation
Knowledge:
- Essential: CPD evidence, specialist clinical reasoning
Skills:
- Essential: Excellent communication skills, leadership development