Job summary
The Great Western Hospital is looking to expand our Team for the winter season and are seeking experienced, compassionate and caring Bank Occupational Therapist's to Join us to provide the best care we can.
We are looking for committed Rehabilitation Assistant who are passionate about doing the best for our patients through delivering excellent standards of care.
Join the Bank at the Great Western Hospital today to earn some extra pennies this winter with Short- and/or long-term assignments available with flexible working hours to suit your needs.
Our Trust Bank (Internal Temporary workforce) offer hours 'as and when required' or when you want to work however, please be advised that availability for roles vary depending on demand and no role is guaranteed.
Main duties of the job
Manage and be responsible for an assigned clinical caseload using an interdisciplinary, patient focused, rehabilitative or compensatory approach for a broad range of conditions, within the hospital setting. To assess occupational performance then plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based client centred interventions maintaining the associated records in compliance with the standards from the College Of Occupational Therapy, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Bank band 5 Occupational therapists will be asked to work in several different teams within different specialties dependant on service demand and staffing levels.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
If you would like further information or would like to discuss our opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated temporary staffing team on 01793 604417, otherwise we look forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To communicate with other multi-disciplinary team members, families, carers, and external agencies concerned with the management of the patient.
To develop skills and knowledge through the competency framework and participate in continuous professional development, in-service training and any other developmental activities.
To screen and prioritise referrals within an assigned caseload, following service standards and referring to other agencies where necessary.
To undertake standardised and non-standardised basic Occupational Therapy assessments and analyse in the context of the patients daily activities, for a designated caseload following department standards and protocols.
Please see attached Full Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
To communicate with other multi-disciplinary team members, families, carers, and external agencies concerned with the management of the patient.
To develop skills and knowledge through the competency framework and participate in continuous professional development, in-service training and any other developmental activities.
To screen and prioritise referrals within an assigned caseload, following service standards and referring to other agencies where necessary.
To undertake standardised and non-standardised basic Occupational Therapy assessments and analyse in the context of the patients daily activities, for a designated caseload following department standards and protocols.
Please see attached Full Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma /Degree: Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health Profession council
Desirable
- Member of professional body / special interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Application of OT process.
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Broad clinical experience. (placement level or post graduate)
Desirable
- Audit.
- Experience of planning and co-ordinating treatment programmes
- Experience of a broad range of clinical interventions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma /Degree: Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health Profession council
Desirable
- Member of professional body / special interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Application of OT process.
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Broad clinical experience. (placement level or post graduate)
Desirable
- Audit.
- Experience of planning and co-ordinating treatment programmes
- Experience of a broad range of clinical interventions
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).
