Overview

Specialist Occupational Therapist (Rotational) – Band 6 Occupational Therapist in a Band 6 rotation. You will rotate through Major Trauma, Neurosurgery, Neuro Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Stroke, Emergency Assessment Unit, Aging Complex Medicine and Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation. A new addition of Critical Care has been included in the rotation. You will work closely with MDT colleagues to enable the best possible outcomes for patients. You will be well supported by the experienced Band 7 OT and Physiotherapy teams in the sections and you will supervise junior members of the team. You will work closely with community colleagues to ensure a smooth transition from hospital. The OT department will support your professional development and your contribution to the development of our service will be valued.Job DetailsLocation: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HDSalary: £38,682 to £46,580 per yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeResponsibilities

Work as a band 6 OT who rotates across a wide range of specialties to provide a broad learning opportunity.Assess and treat patients to enable discharge from hospital to their own homes or to an appropriate rehabilitation setting.Work at pace with a sound understanding of the complex medical, physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs of patients.Provide supervision, support and training to junior team members and receive supervision from experienced Band 7 OT''s.Qualifications

Essential: BSc / MSc Occupational Therapy or equivalentPost graduate training relevant to rotational placementProfessional Registration

Essential: HCPC registrationDesirable

Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)Knowledge, Training and Experience

Significant post-registration NHS experience across core clinical areas including medical, surgical, neurological and mental health conditionsWide clinical theoretical knowledge baseWell-developed communication skillsExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)Evidence of supervising junior staff and studentsEvidence of contribution to service improvement / developmentEvidence of continuing professional development (CPD)Skills and Abilities

Good organisational and time management skillsGood IT skillsAdditional informationThis post is subject to standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Applicants must have current UK professional registration with HCPC. UK visa sponsorship considerations apply as per policy. Details are provided in the candidate information pack or via NHS Careers.

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