Specialist Occupational Therapist - Huntingdon | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

To effectively assess relevant skills, interviews for this role will be conducted in person. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please get in touch so we can discuss and determine if a reasonable adjustment, such as a virtual interview, can be made. · To enable OT to provide Therapy Skills within the inpatient service in the Specialist field · To ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence based practice, local and national standards · To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency Teams · To participate in delegated projects for service development with the team · To act autonomously in the assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex presentation · To demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole in patient team · To undertake weekend working as required within service developments · To be available to provide Clinical Supervision · This role entails 90% Clinical Contact and 10% Operational Management as appropriate within team requirements · To guide Band 5 and support staff in the management and delivery of therapeutic care plans · To support delivery of 7-day working We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

Do you relish a challenge? Are you proud to be 'green'? If you are passionate and enjoy thinking outside the box, this job is for you.

As a thriving Acute Medicine team, we are looking for a 29 hours per week, Senior OT to join our service at Hinchingbrooke Hospital to cover maternity leave for 12 months from 10thFebruary 2025. With a variety of specialties including Medicine for Older People, Oncology, Renal, Gastroenterology, every day is different. We are invested in enhancing your specialist clinical knowledge as well as developing your managerial and leadership skills. This is supported by: · Peer & senior support · Supervision · Protected non-clinical time · CPD opportunities · Student education · Appraisals · Specialty workstreams; MSCC, Parkinson's disease, falls and frailty, neurology and dementia/delirium · Cross site and regional professional meetings, As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.