Critical Care Pathway Clinical Specialist OT

• Provide highly specialist OT assessment and treatment for critically ill patients in ICU and outlying wards.
• Lead on complex rehabilitation planning, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Contribute to and deliver ICU follow up clinics and onward referral pathways.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary intensive care team to optimise patient outcomes.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and training for junior staff, assistants, and students.
• Support service development, audit, quality improvement, and the creation/review of clinical pathways.
• Ensure accurate documentation, safe use of equipment, and compliance with professional and Trust standards.
• Support effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues, often involving sensitive or complex information.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Essential

• Graduate Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development demonstrated through evidence of courses achieved.
• Completed Leadership training and applied learning in practice

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience working in an acute setting
• Experience of working in a Critical care setting or other relevant experience
• Evidence of staff development and teaching or through mentoring or supervising students.
• Evidence of Successful team leadership
• Experience of Data collection and Audit
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development including applying in practice
• Development of policies
• Experience of identifying areas for service improvement and delivery

Essential

• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Car Driver
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Some weekend working and late shift working required