Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic therapy team in HCOP (Healthcare of the Older Person). A passion for working with and improving outcomes for frail older adults is essential for this role. This is a secondment opportunity for 6 months and is full time.
The Team covers 9 wards across QMC and City campus including acute wards, medically fit wards and the Medical Mental Health Unit with emphasis on Dementia and Delirium, which means our caseload is really varied.
You will be supported to develop specialist skills for the complex assessment and treatment and rehabilitation of Older People with complex physical, cognitive and social needs, ensuring a holistic and patient centred approach to therapy. We work closely with system partners and endeavour towards excellence in discharge from the acute setting.
We welcome applications from experienced therapists looking for a new challenge, as well as those who might be looking to step up into their first Band 6 role. NUH offers an Early Band 6 Development Programme to support the transition from Band 5 to Band 6.
If you are interested and would like to learn more, please contact Lauren Hodgetts. Informal visits / phone calls are very welcome.
Main duties of the job
We pride ourselves on working in collaboration with our Physio colleagues and are striving towards developing as an inter-professional therapy service. The HCOP Therapy service has active engagement with the specialty and is valued and recognised by colleagues. We are always looking at ways to expand and improve our service in line with local and national initiatives.
You would join an experienced and supportive Senior Team who value supporting development across the four pillars of practice. You would receive a comprehensive induction to the Trust and to the team and be offered regular clinical supervision, as well as an annual personal development review. Our Team is also supported by Clinical Lead and a Clinical Academic. The successful Therapist would also be expected to support the development of more junior colleagues and take an active role in the education of Student Occupational Therapists.
Provide high quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients with a variety of different presentations.
Manage complex discharges and support other team members to do the same.
Support the MDT, working closely with all professions
Optimise patient flow.
Provide effective supervision to Band 5 OTs and support staff.
Deputise for Band 7 OTs as appropriate.
Work flexibly - including working rostered weekends.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Detailed job description and person specificationPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached full Job Description and Personal Specification for further details of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached full Job Description and Personal Specification for further details of this role.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health Professional Council registration as an Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delegating to and supervising OT or Rehabilitation support staff
- Experience of being a supervisee and supervisor
- oExperience of delegation and contributing to the operational management of the team
- oExperience of contributing to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate OT students
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Able to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills
- Able to effectively use a range of written and verbal communication skills with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment
- oAble to communicate patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors
Planning/organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan own clinical activity to meet clinical needs of patients when demand exceeds capacity
- Able to make judgements about the prioritising of caseloads when demand exceeds capacity and to support junior and support staff in this process
Analytical/Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of junior OT staff and support staff
- Risk assessment skills for the safe management and discharge of complex patients
- Independently work through the OT process with complex patients.
- Able to use evidenced based practice to inform own practice and that of others
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes rehabilitation
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work elsewhere in Therapies or as required across both campuses
- Flexible working schedules including participation in weekend rosters where required
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health Professional Council registration as an Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delegating to and supervising OT or Rehabilitation support staff
- Experience of being a supervisee and supervisor
- oExperience of delegation and contributing to the operational management of the team
- oExperience of contributing to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate OT students
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Able to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills
- Able to effectively use a range of written and verbal communication skills with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment
- oAble to communicate patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors
Planning/organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan own clinical activity to meet clinical needs of patients when demand exceeds capacity
- Able to make judgements about the prioritising of caseloads when demand exceeds capacity and to support junior and support staff in this process
Analytical/Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of junior OT staff and support staff
- Risk assessment skills for the safe management and discharge of complex patients
- Independently work through the OT process with complex patients.
- Able to use evidenced based practice to inform own practice and that of others
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes rehabilitation
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work elsewhere in Therapies or as required across both campuses
- Flexible working schedules including participation in weekend rosters where required
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).