Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job overview

We have exciting opportunity for a 6 month Fixed Term Maternity Leave 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 rehab ward.

Main duties of the job

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide clinical supervision and competency attainment for  Band 6 OT and rehab 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.

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