Senior Occupational Therapist - Rapid Response Team
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Accredited student educator from UK-based higher education institution
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 12 months experience working as a qualified OT in the UK
- Demonstrable evidence of relevant acute healthcare/NHS clinical experience at band 5/band 6 level in the UK
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of supporting junior staff/students as part of current/recent role
- Demonstrable knowledge of NHS patient flow policies and procedures
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to demonstrate carrying a complex OT caseload in acute clinical settings
- Ability to evidence competencies in clinical practice - for example (but not limited to) - moving and handling, wheelchair/ seating assessment, cognitive assessment
Desirable criteria
- Member of relevant RCOT special interest group or equivalent
- Working knowledge of local prescribing policy and practices for community equipment services
- Driver or has means to transport self in community
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD and PD Band 6 OT Rapid Response (PDF, 448.4KB)
- Additional Information (PDF, 308.1KB)
- Our Promise (PDF, 313.3KB)
- Remarkable People (PDF, 3.4MB)
- Our Promise (PDF, 331.6KB)