Job Description

We are offering an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team based at Furness General Hospital as a Clinical Lead. We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic team player to fill the position. We can offer a varied experience where you will be able to develop both clinical and managerial skills in an acute setting.



The post holder's role will primarily cover the medical wards supporting the inpatient team across all the acute wards including surgery and orthopaedics. The post holder will hold an advanced caseload, using a range of knowledge and skills to provide Occupational therapy interventions to patients within our organisation.



You will be joining a team of occupational therapists and physiotherapists working closely with the multidisciplinary team, complex case management team and our community services.



To manage a designated case load with complex needs utilising highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions, by using the principles of occupational therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by evidence-based practice.



To have the opportunity to develop your skills with complex manual handling with appropriate training and support from experienced colleagues.



Play an integral part within the multidisciplinary team both clinically and developmentally. Evaluate occupational therapy interventions in line with national service specifications and professional guidelines.



To provide leadership for the Inpatient Occupational Therapy team and junior staff through supervision and appraisal.



Support the Service Management Team in day to day management, reviewing services and implementing service developments.

This post is eligible for the trusts relocation package, you will need to submit a claim form and eligible receipts upon commencement with the trust and you must remain in post within the trust for minimum 2 years.



We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.



FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.



WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.



All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.



You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/