Senior Occupational Therapist - Medical InpatientsJoin to apply for the Senior Occupational Therapist - Medical Inpatients role at Candino CAJob SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient Medical Team at Ipswich Hospital. We are looking for an individual who is confident, professional and with the clinical skills required to manage a diverse, complex caseload within a dynamic environment, providing a high standard of Occupational Therapy in the acute setting. You will need to be able to demonstrate supervisory and leadership skills to support junior members of staff and students.Opportunities work across multiple areas which include: Cardiac, Respiratory, Renal, Oncology, General Medical wards.This position can also be considered as a Developmental role for those wishing to develop their skills from Band 5 to Band 6 level - NHS Preceptorship must be completed.Main duties of the jobDeliver a high standard OT service in designated clinical areas.Manage a defined complex caseload under the management of the Team Leader, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan and evaluate OT interventions, ensuring compliance with HCPC, RCOT, CQC and Trust clinical and quality standards.To ensure as far as is reasonably practical the safety of the patients in your care.To supervise and assist in the development of junior OTs, non-qualified staff and students on placement.To undertake audit of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.To be flexible in working in a 7 day service with extended hours in specific settings.About UsWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialExperience of multi-disciplinary working.Comprehensive range of complex caseload management.Experience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community setting.Experience of moving and handling skills including hoisting.Experience of supervision and professional/clinical development of staff.Experience of working with therapy assistants/Health care assistants.In-service training and reflective learning.Evidence of continuing professional development.Prioritisation of workload.Minimum of two Rotations.DesirableParticipation in project Leadership.Participation in audits.Participation in service development.QualificationsEssentialBSc / MSc Occupational Therapy.HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist.Practice Educator Course.Completion of Preceptorship tasks.DesirableWheelchair assessor course.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer detailsEmployer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PDEmployer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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