Critical Care OT Team Lead

Job overview

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Critical Care Therapy MDT at Treliske Hospital in Truro.

This post will work alongside a part time Band 7 Occupational Therapist colleague, part time Band 6 Occupational Therapist and Band 4 Therapy Support Worker, delivering assessment and intervention to the critical care unit, with some follow up to patients transitioning to other wards.

The post sits within the Therapies MDT for critical care, which includes Physiotherapists, Dietitians and Speech and Language Therapists. The role involves close working with Nursing, Medical and Psychologist colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Job Overview

To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service.

To maintain an agreed case load within in the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner.

To undertake line manager duties for the team.

To work alongside the AHP Urgent Care Manager, Therapy Lead and the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.