Senior Occupational Therapist

Mountbatten Isle of Wight

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Job summary

We are looking for an individual who will provide advanced Occupational Therapy input and promote a philosophy of empowerment and enablement via collaborative working and motivating others.

At Mountbatten making our employees feel valued is as important to us as making sure that our patients are safe. We are looking for people that live our values to help us make a difference to the thousands of patients who come to us for help and support each year.

If you have a passion for palliative rehabilitation, and a bold, innovative, creative approach to providing clinical services this is the perfect opportunity for you to join our outstanding Rehabilitation team here at Mountbatten.

Main duties of the job

As our Senior Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for providing a specialist and skilled Occupational Therapy service to our patients across our Inpatient, Outpatients, and Community Services.

Supporting the Head of Rehabilitation and Enablement Services you will support them in the development and advancement of services to our patients across the Island.

About us

About Mountbatten 

We pride ourselves on providing expert care and support to our communities across the Isle of Wight and Hampshire, who are facing death, dying and bereavement

Our vision at Mountbatten is of a world where all dying people and those close to them, have access to expert care of the highest quality, provided by compassionate and professional teams.

Our Values

We care about what we do. We appreciate that people are different and we are kind and compassionate to our patients and families, to our local community and to each other

We are experts in our field. We are professional at all times, aspiring to be the best that we can be in everything that we do

We are innovative and bold. We respond quickly and creatively to the changing needs of our society within the scope of our human and financial resources

We respect our community. We exist for our local population, now and into the future, and we believe that we can achieve more together by working in partnership with others

Date posted

27 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0508-VC193a

Job locations

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

Hampshire

PO30 2ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Role

Provide an expert and innovative Occupational Therapy service to palliative care patients focusing within the Inpatient Unit and out-patient department, working within the Rehabilitation team at Mountbatten IOW.

Participate in the continuing development of the Occupational Therapy services across the Rehabilitation and Enablement team, including working with the wider team in line with Mountbatten’s strategic plan. Hold service-wide responsibilities according to skills and training, such as fire warden, moving and handling trainer and first aid.

Key Tasks

To perform advanced assessment of patients with complex and diverse palliative care needs. To provide, develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes, and to undertake these tasks as an autonomous practitioner.

Maintain a focus on optimising patient’s functional and self-management abilities and enabling them with what matters most to them, through tailored and appropriate rehabilitation

To facilitate and promote a palliative rehabilitation and enablement philosophy and approach across Mountbatten and other health and social care providers.

Alongside colleagues, coordinate and develop the day-to-day operation of Mountbatten’s rehabilitation Team

Act as an Occupational Therapy palliative care resource; providing consultative advice, education, and support to members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and Health and Social Care teams.

Provide moving and handling advice and support to employees, volunteers, and patients’ relatives at Mountbatten.

Continually develop and share own knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

  • Management of staff and volunteers
  • Leadership
  • Clinical specialisms within palliative care

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full duties of this exciting role with us here at Mountbatten. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Role

Provide an expert and innovative Occupational Therapy service to palliative care patients focusing within the Inpatient Unit and out-patient department, working within the Rehabilitation team at Mountbatten IOW.

Participate in the continuing development of the Occupational Therapy services across the Rehabilitation and Enablement team, including working with the wider team in line with Mountbatten’s strategic plan. Hold service-wide responsibilities according to skills and training, such as fire warden, moving and handling trainer and first aid.

Key Tasks

To perform advanced assessment of patients with complex and diverse palliative care needs. To provide, develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes, and to undertake these tasks as an autonomous practitioner.

Maintain a focus on optimising patient’s functional and self-management abilities and enabling them with what matters most to them, through tailored and appropriate rehabilitation

To facilitate and promote a palliative rehabilitation and enablement philosophy and approach across Mountbatten and other health and social care providers.

Alongside colleagues, coordinate and develop the day-to-day operation of Mountbatten’s rehabilitation Team

Act as an Occupational Therapy palliative care resource; providing consultative advice, education, and support to members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and Health and Social Care teams.

Provide moving and handling advice and support to employees, volunteers, and patients’ relatives at Mountbatten.

Continually develop and share own knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

  • Management of staff and volunteers
  • Leadership
  • Clinical specialisms within palliative care

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full duties of this exciting role with us here at Mountbatten. 

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Articulate and able to clearly record professional activity in patient records, reports, etc.

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of a palliative rehabilitative and enablement approach
  • Clinical experience gained working within community/intermediate care/palliative care settings

Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate well with service users in a sensitive and emphatic manner
  • Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
  • Ability to prioritise and demonstrate good time management skills and delegation skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • Current registration with Health Care Professional Council
  • Membership of a Specialist Interest Group

Other

Essential

  • Must hold a current driving licence with the use of a vehicle with business insurance to be used as part of this role. Generous Mileage Allowance provided.
  • Able to complete the manual handling tasks associated with this role.
  • Willing and able to support fundraising events of Mountbatten.
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Articulate and able to clearly record professional activity in patient records, reports, etc.

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of a palliative rehabilitative and enablement approach
  • Clinical experience gained working within community/intermediate care/palliative care settings

Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate well with service users in a sensitive and emphatic manner
  • Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
  • Ability to prioritise and demonstrate good time management skills and delegation skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • Current registration with Health Care Professional Council
  • Membership of a Specialist Interest Group

Other

Essential

  • Must hold a current driving licence with the use of a vehicle with business insurance to be used as part of this role. Generous Mileage Allowance provided.
  • Able to complete the manual handling tasks associated with this role.
  • Willing and able to support fundraising events of Mountbatten.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Address

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

Hampshire

PO30 2ER


Employer's website

https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Address

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

Hampshire

PO30 2ER


Employer's website

https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Rehabilitation and Enablement

Mary Banks

mary.banks@mountbatten.org.uk

01983217348

Date posted

27 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0508-VC193a

Job locations

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

Hampshire

PO30 2ER


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