Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
We offer unique rotations through the North West Spinal Injury Unit, Stroke Therapy, Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics including post-operative rehabilitation, Medicine & Surgery, A&E and opportunity to experience our Discharge to Assess bed base. You will have opportunity to work across both Southport and Ormskirk Hospital sites.
We are passionate about service development and quality improvement, therefore we ensure to provide learning opportunities through a comprehensive preceptorship pathway, in-service training, regular supervision, peer support and networking opportunities.
We work closely within our multi-disciplinary teams to strive for excellent patient centred care. We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and wishes to join a friendly, and supportive therapy service. If you believe you have the skills that we are looking for and are ready for a positive challenge, then we would love to hear from you.
We would consider applications from Occupational Therapy students due to qualify this year.
Main duties of the job
Within your role you will have opportunities and responsibilities for;
Providingan Occupational Therapy service to in patients and out patients at Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
Managing your own clinical caseload under the supervision of highly skilled senior therapists.
Developing your leadership skills through the delegation of duties and support to colleagues and students.
Developing your assessment, treatment and evaluation skills in line with evidence based practice with a range of patients within specialty areas
Participating in audit, research and service development.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer you,
Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development supported by our preceptorship and supervision programmes bespoke to your needs.
Peer support through our Band 5 networking meetings.
Robust induction and training programmes to develop unique specialty skills and knowledge.
Opportunities to engage in service development including the Moving with Dignity movement and promoting the Home First pathways.
Training packages to enhance knowledge in special interest areas.
Experience working through specialised services that will develop both core and transferable skills.
Please be aware this vacancy may close if a sufficient number applicant is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Mental effort
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload and respond to unpredictable demands
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintainence of professional portfolio
- Previous demonstrable experience of working in a health, social or persaonal care setting
- Experience of taking an active role within Multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills in MDT
- Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem solving
physical
Essential
- To be able to carry out moving and handling with patients using appropriate equipment as required
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN