Specialist Occupational Therapist

The successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Support workers and nursing staff to achieve patient's rehabilitation and discharge goals within the acute medical setting.

• To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patientsas an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct andHealth and Care Professions Council Regulations.
• To have developed, through experience and postgraduate training, the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required for the post.
• The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups todeliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow and safe timely discharge.
• To work closely with team co-ordinators and senior therapists to ensure a robust structure of training, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within theteam.
• To work closely with team co-ordinators and senior therapists to ensure the delivery ofan efficient operational service.
• To act as a source of Specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health economy.
• To have highly effective communication skills and demonstrate these on a continualbasis with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT).
• To undertake audit as a part of the role.
About us We offer a job plan for all staff including:
• Protected time for Specialist Professional Activities (SPA's)
• Supervision on a 6-8 weekly basis
• Excellent induction period across all clinical areas
• Mentorship with new skills, post induction period
• Training and development in team, across the peer group, across organisations and also external such as annual congress
• Integrated working across Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy
• Opportunities for roles such as staff side representative, health and safety link worker
You are supported by a stable team of experienced staff. Shropshire is a fantastic area and a great place to enjoy many physical activities such as: biking, running, hiking, and even more for the more adventurous of you.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to utilise and develop your clinical skills & leadership abilities? If so, our static, fixed term Band 6 Occupational Therapy position may be perfect for you. All of our specialist Occupational Therapists receive supervision & mentorship from a member of our highly specialist team. They will offer direction in terms of clinical development and leadership development, whilst you continue to learn & utilise the holistic patient centred therapy skills core to the Occupational Therapy profession. The successful applicant must have NHS experience. 1 part-time fixed term of 12 months until 31-8-2025 (0.8 WTE) position is available at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. The successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours across a 7 day pattern. This role would be delivered over 4 days of 7.5 hours per day.