Specialist Occupational Therapist

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist, with a passion for rehabilitation, to join our Integrated Intermediate care rehabilitation team, as we seek to expand our service. Our team works across 2 sites at Rowley Regis Hospital and Leasowes, Smethwick.

Could this be you?:

• Passionate about improving the lives of patients?
• Passionate about developing both yourself and others?
• A strong team player who wants to further develop their specialist skills within Rehabilitation.
• An excellent communicator who can problem solve quickly and effectively while demonstrating sound clinical knowledge in all core areas.
• Intuitive and capable of delivering high quality and safe Occupational Therapy interventions from a well-developed knowledge and skill base.
• Excellent communication skills, willingness to be part of an effective team, and a desire to continuously improve services are essential attributes.

This role is suitable for a current, experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to secure their first senior role or someone already working at a Band 6 level who is keen to specialise in the area.

We would consider offering this post as a development opportunity for the right candidate who may be unsure about applying for a Band 6 role. We would also be willing to consider part-time and job share opportunities.

You will be part of a multi-professional team working collaboratively with others to deliver person-centred, coordinated care from the point of admission onto the intermediate care unit, to discharge. You will work with patients with a variety of conditions including trauma and orthopaedic patients, neurological impairment (stroke, MS, Parkinson’s, spinal injuries), frailty and those with cognitive deficits, management of long term conditions including cardiac and respiratory conditions.

• completing holistic assessments and treatment plans for patients with a variety of health conditions and backgrounds.
• Implementing individualised rehabilitation and exercise programmes.
• Completing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments (cognitive assessments and rehab planning, moving and handling assessments and plans, specialist equipment provision)
• The challenge of improving the physical and functional abilities of someone suffering with a long term condition such as parkinsons or COPD
• Co-ordination of therapy team on a daily basis to ensure the caseload across the wards is delegated and completed appropriately
• Contributing to embedding a Discharge to Assess model
• Champion the role of Occupational Therapy within the department, trust and local area.
• Supervising junior staff and assistants in their development and progression within their roles.
• Service development and teaching opportunities within the established teaching programme and Quality Improvement initiatives.

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation. We are dedicated to improving the lives of local people, to maintaining an outstanding reputation for teaching and education, and to embedding innovation and research. Our vision is to be renowned as the best integrated care organisation in the NHS.

We offer inhouse leadership development courses in order for continued professional development. There is also opportunity for learning alongside Band 6 Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues and an Occupational Therapy Development group that meet on a regular basis. The trust is very committed to developing staff and providing opportunities to grow and progress in your own career.

Please see attached Job description and Personal Specification for full details of what this role entails