Job summary
REACT Therapist
22.5 hrs per week ( on a rolling basis)
Salary - £32,306-£39,027 Per Annum pro rata
Our mission is to eXcel at patient care.
This role is open to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist and is a great opportunity to work alongside a dynamic MDT in the heart of our Acute Emergency Department.
Closing date: 23-Aug-2021
Interview Date: 02-Sep-2021 (TBC)
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
There is a exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our REACT Team at George Eliot Hospital. George Eliot is an Acute Hospital based in the centre of the community of Nuneaton. The Hospital is undergoing some exciting changes with new Modular wards, Surgical units and expansion plans continuing to be developed
REACT is an emerging and expanding Team who are integral to the safe assessment and treatment of patients in our Emergency department and associated clinical areas. The REACT team are an essential part of the ED MDT and this role provides the opportunity to contribute to the development of the REACT team, the Therapy service and the band 6 Therapy role.
You will have the chance to increase your knowledge and CPD opportunities through the in-service training program as well as attractive Trust led training courses. You will be part of a developing Team and will find support through profession specific peer groups
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
eXcellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits
Our benefits include but are not limited to: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
- To abide by the British Association of Occupational Therapists/CSP Code of Professional Conduct
- To attend multi-disciplinary case conferences/planning meetings to give feedback regarding Therapy intervention.
- To ensure beneficial and positive communication with clients, their families/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs and promoting user involvement/decision making.
- PROFESSIONAL/ORGANISATIONAL
- To assist in the supervision and co-ordination of the Acute Frailty service Therapy Team on a day-to-day basis.
- To undertake, as directed, the collection of activity data to enable the Trust to monitor its performance.
- To ensure safe systems of work and ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, Safety Executive regulations and Occupational Therapy Service policies by staff.
- EFFORT:
- Carry out assessments and treatments of patients with varying degrees of disability on a daily basis, using moderate physical effort. This may involve moving and handling patients and equipment.
- To deal sensitively with patients and relatives who have high levels of anxiety and occasional aggression caused by frustration, trauma, disability, pain or impaired ability to understand or communicate and to enable patients to come to terms with chronic disability, on a frequent basis.
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- To undertake an active role in the maintenance and development of fieldwork education placements for Therapy students, and to supervise students on placement.
- To carry out the supervision and appraisal of Therapy Support staff.
- To undertake education of other disciplines about your profession, as required, in liaison with the Therapy Service Manager and other colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
- To abide by the British Association of Occupational Therapists/CSP Code of Professional Conduct
- To attend multi-disciplinary case conferences/planning meetings to give feedback regarding Therapy intervention.
- To ensure beneficial and positive communication with clients, their families/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs and promoting user involvement/decision making.
- PROFESSIONAL/ORGANISATIONAL
- To assist in the supervision and co-ordination of the Acute Frailty service Therapy Team on a day-to-day basis.
- To undertake, as directed, the collection of activity data to enable the Trust to monitor its performance.
- To ensure safe systems of work and ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, Safety Executive regulations and Occupational Therapy Service policies by staff.
- EFFORT:
- Carry out assessments and treatments of patients with varying degrees of disability on a daily basis, using moderate physical effort. This may involve moving and handling patients and equipment.
- To deal sensitively with patients and relatives who have high levels of anxiety and occasional aggression caused by frustration, trauma, disability, pain or impaired ability to understand or communicate and to enable patients to come to terms with chronic disability, on a frequent basis.
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- To undertake an active role in the maintenance and development of fieldwork education placements for Therapy students, and to supervise students on placement.
- To carry out the supervision and appraisal of Therapy Support staff.
- To undertake education of other disciplines about your profession, as required, in liaison with the Therapy Service Manager and other colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Registered with HPC
- Evidence of personal and professional development.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 18 months post graduate work in NHS
- Care of the Elderly experience, in an acute setting
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of contributing to staff clinical education
- Experience of teaching students, staff and other professional groups
- Evidence of understanding/involvement in clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/ research
- Trained Clinical Educator
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Ability to implement and sustain change
- Understands effective time management
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as well as react well to pressure
Person Specification
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Registered with HPC
- Evidence of personal and professional development.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 18 months post graduate work in NHS
- Care of the Elderly experience, in an acute setting
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of contributing to staff clinical education
- Experience of teaching students, staff and other professional groups
- Evidence of understanding/involvement in clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/ research
- Trained Clinical Educator
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Ability to implement and sustain change
- Understands effective time management
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as well as react well to pressure
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
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).
