Occupational Therapist

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work within a dynamic, innovative, and friendly team within Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust's Community Response Division, as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.

You will be expected to be part of the weekend rota to cover service need.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our busy, pro-active, integrated services based within our Community Response Directorate.

The role will involve completing comprehensive assessments for patients with a wide variety of both physical and mental health conditions as well as complex social issues, implementing treatment plans and collaborative working with MDTs. You will be expected to liaise and refer into wider health, social care and voluntary agencies, when appropriate, to ensure best possible outcomes are achieved for patients, their Carers and families.

You need to have a good understanding of risk management and moving and handling. Excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise a large caseload of complex patients are essential. You will need good time management skills. This post would suit an Occupational Therapist wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to service improvement initiatives and actively participate in continuous professional development activities. There will be the opportunity for supervision and to attend in-service training and professional development.

About us
Please see the job description and personal specification for application requirements. Applicants are requested to provide the required information outlined in these documents in their application to demonstrate their suitability for the post

Job responsibilities
Current HCPC registration with the relevant, therapy qualification is essential to this post. Travel is an essential part of this role and therefore access to a car for work purposes is essential. Appointment to the post will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and Occupational Health checks.

Qualifications and professional training

• Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as an Occupational Therapist

Experience and knowledge

• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda

Sills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
• Computer literate
• Ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff.
• Punctuality
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to empathise with others
• Flexibility to work over 7 days

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).