{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Occupational Therapist - Medicine with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Burton-on-Trent\n\n We are looking for either a Band 5 Occupational Therapist wishing to take their next steps on the career ladder or an existing Band 6 looking for a new challenge to join our forward-thinking Occupational Therapy Team, who are passionate about the evolving role of an OT in an acute hospital setting. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients who will present with many complex needs throughout their acute hospital stay.Within the Team you will work alongside an existing integrated multi-disciplinary team, using a fusion-skilled hybrid approach, focusing on high quality care, promoting comprehensive assessments, and supporting hospital teams in appropriate admission avoidances over a seven-day service. A willingness to work flexibly and to undertake tasks traditionally allocated to specific disciplines are all requirements of the role.As a Band 6 therapist you will be supporting and developing rotational Band 5 therapists. The role also involves supervising therapy support staff and educating therapy students on placement.There will be opportunities for innovation and an expectation that you will be actively involved in relevant quality improvement projects. Our friendly Service offers support through regular supervision, appraisal, training and development opportunities. This role is open to candidates both looking for either a full time or part time role - for further information please get in touch. The Occupational Therapist will be based within the medicine team, working within the multidisciplinary team, responding to referrals generated by the ward or by the Occupational Therapist screening the wards that the medicine team is responsible for. The Occupational Therapist will carry out skilled work in respect of the assessment and treatment of patients with complex and / or chronic conditions, provide specialist skills which enable patients to explore, achieve and maximise their independence and maintain quality of life in the activities of daily living - areas of personal care, domestic, leisure and productive activities. Work independently and be responsible for own individual caseload. The Occupational Therapist will liaise closely with the senior Occupational Therapist from the wider Occupational Therapy team (and receive supervision in complex cases). The Occupational Therapist will also liaise with other professional groups within the Trust and with external agencies as necessary. The Occupational Therapist will assist in ensuring that the service meets that demands of providing a 7 day service. Closing date of applications: 6 November 2024 Interview date: 20 November 2024 About us Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers "}