Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

4146 - Rotational Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Interview date will be 14th December 2023.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two band 6 Rotational Specialist Occupational Therapists with a strong interest in supporting patients in their journey during an acute medical stay, through rehabilitation and discharge to their own environment. We have 1x permanent post and 1x 12 month secondment available which will be within the Discharge to assess team.

The post will offer the opportunity for the holder to spend time rotating across the different teams within the pathway.

The post holder will have a broad range of specialists skills that transfer across the patient pathway as the patient travels from care setting to setting.

The post holder will provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others working as part of the wider team.

As part of the leadership team, the post holder must be flexible and dynamic and have a positive approach to enhancing service delivery and implementing NHS Frameworks and Quality Guidelines.

Main duties of the job

The specialist Rotational Occupational Therapist will be expected to:

Provide specialist advice, for relatives, carers and members of the MDT, to promote the OT role in patient care.

Advise patients, carers, relatives, colleagues on the safe use of equipment, minor adaptations, treatment techniques, moving and positioning, in relation to individual patients.

Be competent in prescribing equipment, and have an in depth knowledge of equipment available for patients and how it is accessed. Ensure that all issued equipment is used safely and correctly, following protocols.

Accurately and effectively report and document any changes in patients condition or progress to other relevant MDT team members.

Provide specialist written reports, discharge summaries, risk assessments and other recommendations regarding individual needs as required by the service.

Represent the OT service and/or individual patients at MDT meetings, and case conferences to ensure the delivery of a co-coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include discussion of patient care and patient progress.

Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team liaising and working with other trust staff in the management of the patients appropriate to the medical service and with external agencies as required.

Oversee and manage the caseloads of more junior staff within a designated area.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Please see further details below.

Date posted

20 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-4146E-11-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Kendray Hospital Lodge

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 3RD

Highstone Mews Care Home

Highstone Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 4DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 4146

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 4146

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Sound knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
Sound working knowledge of Medical, Orthopaedic and Surgical conditions and the impact on occupational heath and function
Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HPC

Desirable

Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
Understanding of NHS direction
Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words, please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current Health Professions Council registration
COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study

Desirable

Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills

Experience

Essential

Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant field
Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting

Desirable

Experience of clinical audit and research

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Sound knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
Sound working knowledge of Medical, Orthopaedic and Surgical conditions and the impact on occupational heath and function
Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HPC

Desirable

Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
Understanding of NHS direction
Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words, please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current Health Professions Council registration
COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study

Desirable

Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills

Experience

Essential

Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant field
Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting

Desirable

Experience of clinical audit and research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)