Job summary Senior Occupational Therapist - Band 6Intensive Rehabilitation Service - Salisbury Hours per week - PermanentWe are looking for a qualified Senior Occupational Therapist to join ourIntensive Rehabilitation Service supporting Pathway 2 discharges in the Southof Wiltshire based in Salisbury area.
This service is based within inpatientbed based rehabilitation setting to provide patients an opportunity for focusedrehabilitation after a hospital admission to enable patients to work towardstheir goals.
You will work with amultidisciplinary approach, alongside physiotherapists, assistantpractitioners, rehabilitation support workers, care staff and social workers toensure the patients are supported to work towards their goals, in aim ofreturning home or into another setting.
Main duties of the job As a band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will support the Clinical Lead tolead the team including B5 therapists, Assistant Practitioners andRehabilitation support workers.
You will be involved in supervision andappraisals along with supporting development of the team and serviceimprovement.
There is the opportunity for careerdevelopment, pay progression (Agenda for Change) and NHS pension.
This is an exciting time for the team, working in partnership with otherlocal services to provide rehabilitation in an integrated and truly patientcentred way.
If you are interested at the prospect of working inthis highly rewarding area of healthcare, then we look forward to hearing fromyou.To discuss the vacancyfurther or to arrange an informal visit please call Clinical Lead Peter Busbyon 07917307856 or Team Lead Sarah Furia on 07788396515.
About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives.
Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible.
We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.There has never been a better time to join us.
Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now.
You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers.If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools.
If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?!
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Dip COT/BSc/BSc(Hons)/MSc OT Registered as an OT with the Health and Care Professionals Council Relevant Post graduate qualification Teaching and assessing in clinical practice To possess a current, valid driving licence and to be a competent driver Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of legislation affecting professional practice Experience of applying research based information to practice Desirable Non-medical prescriber Leadership and Management training Further qualifications relevant to community practice Awareness of recent Government initiatives that may affect future clinical practice To be knowledgeable of the clinical governance agenda and have an awareness of commissioning Experience Essential Up to date community experience Case management experience Significant experience of working with adults Working with a multi-disciplinary team Leadership experience Teaching experience Knowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal system Setting and monitoring standards of care Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups Desirable Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.