Job summary
We are recruiting to a static B6 Occupational Therapy post which offers the option to rotate between the Accredited Elective Surgical Hub and the Hip Fracture Early Supported Discharge Team. There will be opportunity to in-reach to the trauma patients whilst in the community post.
The BHRUT focus is on early intervention to support high quality patient care, therefore orthopaedic experience, excellent communication skills and experience of services such as HomeFirst or Discharge to Assess is an advantage. `
Supervisory skills are required to support students and junior staff. In return, you will receive excellent peer support and service development opportunities working alongside the Band 7 and Clinical Specialist OTs.
You will have opportunity to be involved in developing the hip fracture and high-volume elective orthopaedic pathways. The NHS document 'Delivery plan for tackling the COVID-19 backlog of elective care' (2022) recognised the work of BHRUT therapists in elective orthopaedics.
For further information about the role, contact Laura Salter on 01708 435000 x6047 or email laura.salter2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- Through an holistic approach, to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy service, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries.
- To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, junior staff and students on placement.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- -Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- -HCPC registrations as an Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- -To have broad clinical experience in an acute hospital setting with adults with physical illness
Desirable
- -To have experience as a Band 5 or Band 6 in orthopaedics
- -Active participation in in-service training
Skills
Desirable
- -Experience of supervision of other staff i.e. assistants and technical instructors
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- -Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- -HCPC registrations as an Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- -To have broad clinical experience in an acute hospital setting with adults with physical illness
Desirable
- -To have experience as a Band 5 or Band 6 in orthopaedics
- -Active participation in in-service training
Skills
Desirable
- -Experience of supervision of other staff i.e. assistants and technical instructors
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
