Job summary
Rotational Band 6 Occupational Therapist
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant, driven and hardworking team.
Are you a band 5 looking to progress? Or an existing band 6 looking for a new challenge?
We are looking to recruit a motivated and dedicated OT onto our band 6 OT rotation; where you will be exposed to a variety of rotations and encouraged and supported to develop your knowledge and skills.
Core rotations include:
- Urgent Care & Frailty
- Acute medicine including; Cardiology, Gastro, Renal
- Surgery, including vascular surgery
- Elderly Medicine
- Respiratory
- Macmillan Oncology and Haematology
Some weekend working will be required.
This is an exciting time to join the trust with the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP strategy being launched putting AHPs on the map and bringing new and innovative opportunities and practices to the trust.
If you'd like to find out more about us, please contact us, look at our website or see what we are up to on twitter @NGHtherapies @teamngh @NGHnhstrust @nghwellbeing
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To perform more advanced and detailed assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities; providing a diagnosis, plan and goals to develop, and to deliver an individualised treatment programme to our patients in ward areas.
To work closely with Physiotherapy colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.
To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow when ward based .
To pro-actively contribute to the timely and efficient discharge planning process for patients by selecting and implementing appropriate assessments and interventions, promoting a joint therapies approach with Physiotherapy colleagues.
To be highly skilled in identifying pathways of patient care and to have awareness of discharge plans and suitable discharge locations.
Day to day management and supervision of ward/ therapy teams including Band 5 therapists and band 3 therapy support workers as well as Occupational Therapy students
Support to band 7 and 8 Therapy colleagues in the day-to-day running of the acute team including staff appraisals, clinical projects, benchmarking, teaching and service evaluation.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Corporate Responsibilities
Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training
Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence
To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent Occupational therapy care to a diverse client group
To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition
Formulate and deliver a complete specialised Occupational Therapy programme based on sound knowledge of evidence based practise and treatment options
To represent the Therapy service and/or individual patients at multidisciplinary team meetings. This will include discussion of patient care, progress and involvement in discharge planning
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to colleagues, relatives and carers when appropriate to promote understanding of the aims of therapy
People / Management Excellence
To deputise for band 7 as necessary to ensure smooth running of service. Work alongside team leader to co-ordinate annual leave cover
To be involved in band 5 and support workers appraisals and reviews
Supporting Financial Excellence
To make best use of NHS resources
Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring
To work within Trust Core Competencies and objectives (Knowledge and Skills Framework based RCOT guidelines, HCPC standards and code of conduct and to have good working knowledge of national and local standards and policies
Complete all work necessary to maintain registration and encourage others to do so
Monitor own and others quality and standard of practice by appraisal and review
Maintain and monitor standards on health and safety, consent, note keeping, clinical governance, continuous professional development on both a personal, professional and departmental level
To supervise and teach students on placement
Policy and Service Development, Research and Development Responsibilities
To use information such as Clinical governance, NICE, and other clinical specific guidelines and evidence of best practice to assist in producing working guidelines, competencies and objectives to develop the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Corporate Responsibilities
Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training
Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence
To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent Occupational therapy care to a diverse client group
To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition
Formulate and deliver a complete specialised Occupational Therapy programme based on sound knowledge of evidence based practise and treatment options
To represent the Therapy service and/or individual patients at multidisciplinary team meetings. This will include discussion of patient care, progress and involvement in discharge planning
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to colleagues, relatives and carers when appropriate to promote understanding of the aims of therapy
People / Management Excellence
To deputise for band 7 as necessary to ensure smooth running of service. Work alongside team leader to co-ordinate annual leave cover
To be involved in band 5 and support workers appraisals and reviews
Supporting Financial Excellence
To make best use of NHS resources
Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring
To work within Trust Core Competencies and objectives (Knowledge and Skills Framework based RCOT guidelines, HCPC standards and code of conduct and to have good working knowledge of national and local standards and policies
Complete all work necessary to maintain registration and encourage others to do so
Monitor own and others quality and standard of practice by appraisal and review
Maintain and monitor standards on health and safety, consent, note keeping, clinical governance, continuous professional development on both a personal, professional and departmental level
To supervise and teach students on placement
Policy and Service Development, Research and Development Responsibilities
To use information such as Clinical governance, NICE, and other clinical specific guidelines and evidence of best practice to assist in producing working guidelines, competencies and objectives to develop the service
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration.
Desirable
- Pursuing or willing to undertake postgraduate training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Current band 5 experience within an acute hospital setting.
- Completion of at some core band 5 rotations (orthopaedics, surgical, medical, care of the elderly, and stroke unit).
- Participation in work based learning.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of clinical quality care standards.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of leading work-based learning.
- Experience and knowledge of clinical governance.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Able to manage caseload autonomously.
- Able to delegate effectively.
- Car driver for community based work.
- Able to support and teach Technical instructors and band 5 staff.
- Ability to work in situations and conditions that may involve: Physical effort (e.g. moving patients) Meconcentration levels) Emotional effort (e.g. distressing or traumatic circumstances).
- Experience of inter-personal working.
- Ability to asses a patient's needs and formulate a treatment plan.
- Able to modify and progress patient treatment.
- Able to maintain high standards of note keeping.
Desirable
- Have experience in supporting and mentoring students.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Evidence of Flexible working.
- Evidence of Team working.
- Ability to motivate patients.
- Evidence of Empathy and understanding the needs of a diverse client group.
Desirable
- Evidence of effecting change after analysis of working practice.
- Evidence of innovative practice.
- Leadership skills.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration.
Desirable
- Pursuing or willing to undertake postgraduate training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Current band 5 experience within an acute hospital setting.
- Completion of at some core band 5 rotations (orthopaedics, surgical, medical, care of the elderly, and stroke unit).
- Participation in work based learning.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of clinical quality care standards.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of leading work-based learning.
- Experience and knowledge of clinical governance.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Able to manage caseload autonomously.
- Able to delegate effectively.
- Car driver for community based work.
- Able to support and teach Technical instructors and band 5 staff.
- Ability to work in situations and conditions that may involve: Physical effort (e.g. moving patients) Meconcentration levels) Emotional effort (e.g. distressing or traumatic circumstances).
- Experience of inter-personal working.
- Ability to asses a patient's needs and formulate a treatment plan.
- Able to modify and progress patient treatment.
- Able to maintain high standards of note keeping.
Desirable
- Have experience in supporting and mentoring students.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Evidence of Flexible working.
- Evidence of Team working.
- Ability to motivate patients.
- Evidence of Empathy and understanding the needs of a diverse client group.
Desirable
- Evidence of effecting change after analysis of working practice.
- Evidence of innovative practice.
- Leadership skills.
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).
