Senior Occupational Therapist

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

The closing date is 25 March 2025

Job summary

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

We have a fantastic fixed- term opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our growing and innovative Neurosciences team here at NNUH.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking therapist who wants to continue to develop their specialist skills within Neurosciences. As the successful candidate, you will have previous clinical experience within Stroke or Neurology as an Occupational Therapist either in an acute or community setting.

All applicants will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, flexibility and commitment to our PRIDE Values.

We are committed to providing you with the opportunity to develop current/ new skills with access to in-service training and professional development. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal; have access to peer support and encouragement to take an active role within your own continuing professional development.

Full and part time roles available.

Interview date: 2nd April 2025

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a well- established team of therapists and assistants who provide person- centred specialist assessment and intervention to patients who have been diagnosed as having a Stroke, having sustained a Head Injury or have a Progressive Neurological condition.

As a Band 6 you will be expected to support Junior staff and assistants as well as contribute to the education of students and training within the wider department.

Assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting and to the level of competency relevant to the post, along with sign posting on to other services as necessary

Provide advice and information to patients/ carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issued and the ongoing maintenance/progression of patients.

Contribute to 7 day working within the team at a frequency of up to 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks

-This role provides the opportunity to consolidate and further develop specialist skills in the assessment of Neurological presentations

-Develop skills in the assessment and treatment of tone, spasticity management/splinting and complex seating systems

-Access to regular and culturally embedded supervision with experienced members of the therapy team, as well as very close working and learning links with OT and the wider MDT

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

12 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

234-24-CS2655

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To maintain a high standard of professional practice, working within the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

2. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your own work including accountability for the management of patients in your care as an autonomous practitioner

3. To have knowledge of evidence as a base for practice, participate in service / multidisciplinary audit and research within the clinical area and use knowledge gained to achieve optimum outcomes for Occupational Therapy.

4. To prioritise own caseload

5. To independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for patients with complex needs incorporating personal, psychological and spiritual needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To maintain a high standard of professional practice, working within the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

2. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your own work including accountability for the management of patients in your care as an autonomous practitioner

4. To prioritise own caseload

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc OT
Health Professions Council registration

Desirable

MSc OT

Experience

Essential

Specialist clinical knowledge and experience in the relevant clinical area within the acute setting
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Relevant post-graduate experience

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
Health Professions Council registration

Desirable

MSc OT

Experience

Essential

Specialist clinical knowledge and experience in the relevant clinical area within the acute setting
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Relevant post-graduate experience

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

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