Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Weekend working on a roster basis
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working with bank holidays on a rota basis)
- Job ref
- 382-CS65-25
- Employer
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
- Town
- Blackpool
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist - Critical Care
NHS AfC: Band 6
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join us in the Hospital Therapy service at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will involve working as part of the Critical Care/ surgery therapy team, providing a 7-day service and bank holiday cover on a voluntary basis. The team is multidisciplinary and consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language therapists Dietitians and Integrated Therapy Assistants.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic AHP team that provides rehabilitation to critically ill patients. You will take part in delivering a quality Occupational Therapy Service in balance with working closely with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Clinically, you will be required to support the provision of occupational therapy input to the 16-bedded intensive care unit and to patients stepped down to the general wards, with further opportunity to develop input to follow-up services. The team also provides support to the occupational therapy team on the general surgery wards and repatriation of patients post lower limb amputation.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Working for our organisation
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work within and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards of practice, and The Trust relevant policies and guidelines.
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of highly specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of patients referred to the service.
Has responsibility for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complex symptoms following critical illness.
Carry out assessment and prescription of equipment and adaptations.
Assist the Clinical Lead Therapist in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating of the Critical Care Therapy Service provided.
Person specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of teaching, managing and developing students
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Willing to supervise OT junior and support staff.
Desirable criteria
- Computer literate
- Experience of working in critical care/acute care
- Experience of rehabilitation
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Significant relevant acute clinical experience
Desirable criteria
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
- Practice Educators training
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
- Approachable
- Maintain confidentiality
- Adhere to OT code of conduct
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to discuss sensitive issues and be empathetic
Other Factors
Essential criteria
- Able to work contracted hours
- Hold up to date driving license and access to a car for work
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Turner
- Job title
- Critical Care/ Surgery Clinical Lead OT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01253 955172
- Additional information
If you would like to discuss anything about the post further, and you believe that you fulfil the essential criteria on the person specification, then please contact Helen Turner on 01253 955172.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
BTH
- Telephone
- 01253 957001
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