Job summary
Are you passionate about improving functional outcomes and promoting quality of life for people requiring Rehabilitation within our Community Hospitals?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inpatient Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Multidisciplinary team at Witney Community Hospital.
You will be supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist and have the opportunity to consolidate your learning and focus on your core and specialist skills within Rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
To deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care and discharge, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system.
About us
Dynamic and Flexible MDT working
Opportunities for development.
Opportunities to engage in Individual Clinical and Management Supervision
Peer Supervision and Training opportunities with other Band 5's
Flyer Programme (Preceptorship)
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the hands-on delivery of patient care.To be visible and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues to work effectively within the team. To work under indirect supervision as part of an interdisciplinary team to prioritise, assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of care/rehabilitation, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.To work with multi-disciplinary teams to optimise care packages and performance ensuring appropriate and effective interagency liaison.To liaise frequently with your supervisor/senior regarding more complex assessment, clinical reasoning and proposed treatment plans.To involve patients in goals and treatment proposals gaining valid informed consent whilst working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.To communicate effectively with all patients, and their families/carers using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools ensuring their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan.To accurately document and record all assessments within organisational and professional guidelines.To evaluate patient progress and alter treatment programmes seeking guidance as and when appropriate.To develop comprehensive discharge plans and work with relevant professionals to arrange ongoing care.To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking support where required.To ensure patient dignity is enhanced throughout service delivery.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the hands-on delivery of patient care.To be visible and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues to work effectively within the team. To work under indirect supervision as part of an interdisciplinary team to prioritise, assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of care/rehabilitation, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.To work with multi-disciplinary teams to optimise care packages and performance ensuring appropriate and effective interagency liaison.To liaise frequently with your supervisor/senior regarding more complex assessment, clinical reasoning and proposed treatment plans.To involve patients in goals and treatment proposals gaining valid informed consent whilst working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.To communicate effectively with all patients, and their families/carers using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools ensuring their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan.To accurately document and record all assessments within organisational and professional guidelines.To evaluate patient progress and alter treatment programmes seeking guidance as and when appropriate.To develop comprehensive discharge plans and work with relevant professionals to arrange ongoing care.To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking support where required.To ensure patient dignity is enhanced throughout service delivery.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Registration
Desirable
- Some working knowledge of Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of community services
Experience
Essential
- Completed a broad range of clinical placements
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of Working with Older People
Learning and Development
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Registration
Desirable
- Some working knowledge of Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of community services
Experience
Essential
- Completed a broad range of clinical placements
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of Working with Older People
Learning and Development
Essential
Desirable
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
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).
