Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Front Door/Neurosciences

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Job summary

We have two fantastic opportunities to join our large dynamic Occupational Therapy department:

Operational Lead in Neurosciences
Clinical Specialist in the Acute Response team.

We are looking for a part time Occupational Therapist with significant experience to join a team of 4 clinical specialists OT's that support a large team. You will have significant experience with patients who have had a stroke or neurological diagnosis. You will support the team by sharing specialist knowledge and skills with complex cases and will develop others through both formal and informal teaching.The role will involve supporting the development of the Occupational Therapy Service within our Critical Care Complex (to support a future maternity leave cover) as well as helping to provide operational leadership to a large team.

We have a part time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is a dynamic, forward looking individual who would love the help us to continue the development of the Acute Response Team. This team provides a service to our Older Peoples Medicine Wards, General Medical and Surgical Wards. You will work alongside an existing Band 7 to provide clinical expertise to this diverse group of patients and support the Operational lead in the ongoing development of the team.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and will be able to demonstrate sound experience of working in a clinical occupational therapy role in their chosen area.

Main duties of the job

Please identify which post/s you are applying for in your application.

Experienced Occupational Therapist with highly specialist skills responsible for the Occupational Therapy management of patients presenting to the relevant service/team within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To be the clinical lead Occupational Therapist responsible for a defined area of work as specified in Appendix 1 (where relevant)
To be an expert clinical resource for the Occupational Therapy management of patients presenting to the relevant specialty, both within the Trust and regionally, as required.
To represent the Occupational Therapy service as a clinical expert in initiatives both within and outside the Trust as requested by the Occupational Therapy Services Manager or Occupational Therapy Service Lead
To be responsible for an individual caseload including prioritisation, assessment and management of patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions. Relying on expert clinical judgement and using highly analytical skills, to determine clinical diagnosis and treatment. To maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner.
To provide a leadership role clinically, educationally, professionally and managerially
To have an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service provided to patients within and out-reaching from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

234-23-CS1542-A

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an autonomous practitioner, you will:

provide a flexible and comprehensive service to a designated area
assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting and utilising
provide advice and information to patients/carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issued
carry out day to day supervision of qualified and unqualified staff

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an autonomous practitioner, you will:

provide a flexible and comprehensive service to a designated area
assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting and utilising
provide advice and information to patients/carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issued
carry out day to day supervision of qualified and unqualified staff

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc OT/ MSc OT
Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)

Experience

Essential

Extensive post-qualification experience including significant experience at senior level in areas relevant to the clinical specialty.
Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and multidisciplinary team

Skills

Essential

Proven clinical skills in relevant specialist areas

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc OT/ MSc OT
Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)

Experience

Essential

Extensive post-qualification experience including significant experience at senior level in areas relevant to the clinical specialty.
Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and multidisciplinary team

Skills

Essential

Proven clinical skills in relevant specialist areas

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)