REQUIREMENTS:

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We have an exciting opportunity for a 6 month fixed-term post as a Specialist Occupational Therapist, to join our general rehabilitation ward at Potters Bar Community Hospital. This role offers an excellent opportunity to experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering client-centred, evidence-based care in a general rehabilitation ward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To work as an active member of the Potters Bar inpatient team which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with multiple conditions. To support the OT Lead in the development of the service to ensure integrated working with partnership organisations.
To provide highly specialised assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of conditions, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
To provide a specialised resource for other Occupational Therapy staff and health care professionals across Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide clinical supervision and competency attainment for Band 6 OT and rehabilitation assistants ensuring that they have an up to date Professional Development plan annually, through the Continuing Professional Development structure.
To be responsible for Occupational Therapy student clinical placements, and provide training, supervision and teaching as required.
To participate in the recruitment and selection process in conjunction with other senior staff.