Team Lead Occupational Therapist for Acute Medicine

at  The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with previous experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy to lead our inpatient medical team.
You will be responsible for the provision of our service to the acute medical wards (including cardiology and respiratory), as well as having an oversight of the patients with new or ongoing neurological conditions across our acute site.
The team will include Occupational Therapy staff at all levels, and this post will provide an exciting opportunity for the development of inter-professional skills, working closely with other disciplines, especially our physiotherapy staff.
While previous senior experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy within an acute care setting is preferred, we will consider more junior applicants for a developmental role (Band 6 to 7 accelerated pathway). There will be a responsibility to take on deputy duties within this role to support the Therapies Manager in the day to day running of the department.
This is a part time position of 21.5 hours per week. Working pattern can be negotiated on appointment into the role.
To provide a high quality expert Occupational Therapy service to a specialist caseload of medical and neurology patients which consists of patients on our acute medical wards (including cardiology and respiratory) as well as having oversight of patients within the hospital with a neurological diagnosis.
To manage a complex caseload within critical care & neurology services using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessments.
To be responsible for a designated team of occupational therapists providing leadership for junior staff, technical instructors and occupational therapy assistants through supervision and performance management.
To assist junior staff in the management of complex cases requiring advanced clinical reasoning.
To lead and advise on clinical occupational therapy developments within occupational therapy and critical care and related Trust wide projects.
To be responsible for the maintenance and development of own continuing professional development identifying and contributing to the evidence base of occupational therapy.
To educate occupational therapy students on practice placements.
To apply a client centred approach and current evidence base to assess, treat patients and implement, evaluate and document occupational therapy interventions.
To support the management of the occupational therapy service as required by the deputy therapy manager and therapy manager
This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to our brand new hospital . You’ll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.
Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an ‘outstanding’ organisation.
It’s never been a better time to join us.
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