Job Title: Band 6 Paediatrics Occupational Therapist
Location: Isle of Wight
Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum (competitive)
Sanctuary Personnel is currently looking for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a reputable healthcare provider in Isle of Wight. As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing health and well-being by facilitating participation in meaningful activities. Your responsibilities will include managing a defined caseload, supervising Occupational Therapy students, providing leadership for junior staff, and contributing to the development of the Occupational Therapy Service.
Key Responsibilities:
Communication and Relationships:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with users, carers, team members, and other agencies.
- Form professional relationships with service users, respecting their views, autonomy, and culture.
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to participate in care program discussions and decisions.
Analysis and Judgement:
- Utilise analysis and judgement skills for risk assessment, prioritisation, and decision making.
- Reflect on ethical issues and provide guidance to junior team members as necessary.
Planning and Organising:
- Exercise good time management and coordinate day-to-day activities.
- Plan and organise complex activities and programmes, adjusting as needed.
Patient and Client Care:
- Assess and implement Occupational Therapy interventions to empower patients and promote independence.
- Work with service users to identify therapy goals and evaluate progress regularly.
Service and Policy Development:
- Participate in planning, evaluation, and implementation of practice, clinical pathways, and protocols.
- Contribute to the Occupational Therapy Service development plan and clinical governance arrangements.
Managing Financial Resources:
- Ensure responsible maintenance of stock and safe use of equipment.
- Exercise good personal time management and attendance.
People Management and Development:
- Review own practice through professional supervision and appraisal.
- Coordinate activities of junior staff and provide supervision and appraisal as delegated.
Information System Use and Management:
- Maintain up-to-date records and activity data in accordance with standards.
- Utilise relevant information systems for documentation and reporting.
Involvement in Surveys and Research:
- Critically evaluate research findings and apply them to practice.
- Participate in local audit and research projects to broaden skills.
Freedom to Act and Autonomy:
- Be accountable for professional actions and adhere to ethical standards.
- Work autonomously as required, seeking advice when necessary.
Key Skills Required:
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
- Post-registration experience relevant to specialty.
- Continued professional development and understanding of best practices.
- Ability to effectively manage workload and priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and integration of lifelong learning into own practice.
- Demonstrated ability to perform role in a flexible manner.
- Demonstrated commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and participate in group work.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise junior staff and students.
- Demonstrated ability to work across sites.
If you're a dedicated Specialist Occupational Therapist looking to make a positive impact in a dynamic healthcare environment, apply now through Sanctuary Personnel!
