Senior Occupational Therapist
Bank Shifts
Up to £25 weekend and £18 weekdays
The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their team of staff in the Physiotherapy department.
This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
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State Registered Occupational Therapist.
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Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT).
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Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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Knowledge of RCOT and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice.
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Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
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Knowledge of Quality Assurance tools.
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Degree level educated, or equivalent.
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Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
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Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
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Experience in the delivery of high quality and effective occupational therapy services.
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Have a well – rounded CPD history that includes personal learning and development regarding the rehabilitation of neurologically impaired patients.
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Previous leadership experience that includes supervising and managing staff, audit and teaching.
Duties of this role include:
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To manage a clinical caseload, providing occupational therapy assessment and treatment to the highest standard, ensuring excellent patient care at all times.
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Keep abreast of developments in occupational therapy by attending relevant courses and maintaining an up to date personal portfolio.
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Participate in hospital cover / on-call rotas including week nights and weekend shifts, as required.
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Commitment to ensuring quality services are delivered to both internal & external stakeholders through continuous improvement activities.
Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.
To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”