Job summary
Part time 18.75 hours per week.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated static
Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and friendly Orthopaedic Inpatient
Therapy team with suitable Orthopaedic experience.
The Orthopaedic Inpatient Therapy team provides care across
several clinical areas including the Orthopaedic Trauma Ward, Elective
Orthopaedic ward, Paediatric ward, Day surgery and Fracture Clinic. The team
cover a 7-day service with weekday late nights to support the Orthopaedic
Enhanced Recovery Programme. This role requires assessment, treatment and
management of a varied caseload of both trauma and elective patients in a busy
Orthopaedic unit. This can include pre-operative assessment through to
rehabilitation & discharge planning.
Applicants
must:
- Have
a good knowledge and understanding of Orthopaedic conditions and management
-
Have excellent team work skills
-
Demonstrate good communication skills, including IT literacy
-
Demonstrate good organisational skills
-
Be able to use their initiative
-
Be able to use a practical approach to problem solving
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Be committed to personal development
-
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to
travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle
for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in
accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
For
further information contact:
Kayleigh Wright- Kayleigh.wright3@nhs.net
Victoria Bishop-Victoria.bishop3@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- .To
provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy within Orthopaedic Inpatient
Service and any other area as service needs and developments requires.
- To
provide assessment, diagnosis, triage and management / treatment of patients.
- To
deliver programmes of supported patient rehabilitation, in ways that facilitate
behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility,
fulfilment of personal goals and independence.
- To
support in managing caseload to meet service and patient/client priorities
readjusting plans as situations change / arise, in consultation with senior
team members where appropriate
- To
provide intervention for patients / clients within The Rotherham Foundation
Trust.
- To
effectively use clinical reasoning skills to prioritise referrals, waiting
lists and the provision of assistive technology / equipment within existing
resources.
- To
be clinically responsible for a designated caseload of patients and to organise
this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of
time.
- To
undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients using a range of recognised
and highly specialised clinical assessment techniques.
- To
formulate / develop and undertake an evidence-based treatment/rehabilitation
plan taking into account the management options available.
- To
plan and implement assessments to facilitate safe management/ discharge and be
responsible for the risk assessment of the working and, or home environments as
appropriate.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham.
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall.
But dont just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our
5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Planning and organising
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and meet required timescales
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
Desirable
- Experience of working with a multi-professional team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience and knowledge of orthopaedic conditions and management within the acute hospital environment.
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patient/clients/clients relative/ carers and staff
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Skills and ability to motivate and support others
- Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Physical/Practical
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced patient/client clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support clinical care
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Ability to identify need for service development
- Proven ability to prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Planning and organising
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and meet required timescales
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
Desirable
- Experience of working with a multi-professional team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience and knowledge of orthopaedic conditions and management within the acute hospital environment.
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patient/clients/clients relative/ carers and staff
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Skills and ability to motivate and support others
- Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Physical/Practical
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced patient/client clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support clinical care
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Ability to identify need for service development
- Proven ability to prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
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
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).
