Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS

  • Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
Do you relish a challenge? Are you proud to be 'green'? If you are passionate and enjoy thinking outside the box, this job is for you.As a thriving Acute Medicine team, we are looking for a 18.75 hours per week Senior OT to join our service at Hinchingbrooke Hospital to cover maternity leave for 6 months from August 2025 until end February 2026. With a variety of specialties including Medicine for Older People, Oncology, Renal, Gastroenterology, every day is different.We are invested in enhancing your specialist clinical knowledge as well as developing your managerial and leadership skills. This is supported by:Peer & senior supportSupervisionProtected non-clinical timeCPD opportunitiesStudent educationAppraisalsSpecialty workstreams; MSCC, Parkinson's disease, falls and frailty, neurology and dementia/deliriumCross site and regional professional meetingsFor further information, contact Julie Flint, Team Leader on julieflint@nhs.net.Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.Main duties of the jobTo enable OT to provide Therapy Skills within the inpatient service in the Specialist fieldTo ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence based practice, local and national standardsTo work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency TeamsTo participate in delegated projects for service development with the teamTo act autonomously in the assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex presentationTo demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole in patient teamTo undertake weekend working as required within service developmentsTo be available to provide Clinical SupervisionThis role entails 90% Clinical Contact and 10% OperationalManagement as appropriate within team requirementsTo guide Band 5 and support staff in the management and delivery of therapeutic care plans- To support delivery of 7-day workingAbout usWe are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rataContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number176-F-7316042-AJob locationsHinchingbrooke HospitalHinchingbrooke ParkHuntingdonPE29 6NTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registered
  • Evidence of CPD (portfolio)
ExperienceEssential
  • Wide variety of clinical experience in core Inpatient rotations including medicine and Stroke
  • Acute inpatient Hospital Experience
KnowledgeEssential
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of value of admission avoidance and Home First Principles
  • Sound knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team within Acute Medicine & respiratory medicine
  • Experience in use of basic IT system for data recording
  • Evidence of CPD
SkillsEssential
  • Ability to undertake rapid assessments in a busy and pressured environment
  • Excellent managerial and leadership skills
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Evidence of resilience
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • High level of clinical reasoning
  • Ability to present information in a logical and concise manner
  • Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel
AptitudesEssential
  • Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registered
  • Evidence of CPD (portfolio)
ExperienceEssential
  • Wide variety of clinical experience in core Inpatient rotations including medicine and Stroke
  • Acute inpatient Hospital Experience
KnowledgeEssential
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of value of admission avoidance and Home First Principles
  • Sound knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team within Acute Medicine & respiratory medicine
  • Experience in use of basic IT system for data recording
  • Evidence of CPD
SkillsEssential
  • Ability to undertake rapid assessments in a busy and pressured environment
  • Excellent managerial and leadership skills
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Evidence of resilience
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • High level of clinical reasoning
  • Ability to present information in a logical and concise manner
  • Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel
AptitudesEssential
  • Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice

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