Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 6 • Gloucestershire Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nRotational Occupational Therapist, Band 6 with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucestershire\n\n We are delighted to be able to offer a new exciting opportunity for Band 6 OT staff to rotate within our acute Inpatient Therapy service. This would be an excellent role for an OT who would like to start to develop their skills at band 6 level, whilst still having the chance to gain experience in a variety of clinical areas; - Stroke - Care of the Elderly - Trauma & Orthopaedics - Medicine Each rotation will be between 9-12 months duration with the possibility of further specialty rotations being added over time. You will be supported to identify objectives for the rotation through a robust appraisal process and will be supported to develop both your clinical and leadership skills during each rotation. We also have a dedicated therapy Research and Development team that supports our staff with things such as preceptorship programmes, peer groups and student placement delivery as well as participation in audits and research trials. - The post holder assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader. - The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, who may notbe present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. - The post holder will link with the Band 7 clinical lead therapist to support the use of resources within budget. The level of managerial responsibility involves the supervision and appraisal of junior therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the Band 7. About us In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone Professional values -To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician, using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework. - To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal. - To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers. Communication and interpersonal skills - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. - To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of aco-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working - To support leadership and work within the Therapy team, providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. "}