Specialist Occupational Therapist Critical Care

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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join the Critical Care Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, providing Occupational Therapy input covering maternity leave.  This will involve working as part of a therapy MDT, working collaboratively alongside Consultants, nursing staff and other members of Critical care staff.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy to patients admitted via Critical Care. 2. To provide Specialist assessment, treatment and goal setting of patients admitted via  Critical Care. Some patients may have complex and or chronic presentations. To determine  clinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment indicated.  3. To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. 4. To develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the senior staff. 5. To attend clinical level discussions/meetings related to your area of work as delegated by  the Clinical team Lead. 6. To be based at Royal Cornwall Hospital – Treliske as a static post on Critical Care.

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

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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.