Job summary
We are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team based at Furness General Hospital as a Specialist Occupational Therapist within our Inpatient team. The post holder's role will cover the surgical wards, orthopaedic wards and ED. The post holder will hold a specialist caseload, using a range of knowledge and skills to provide Occupational therapy interventions to patients within our organisation.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve holding a specialist caseload on our Surgical and Orthopaedic wards and ED. Supporting Occupational therapists and technical Instructors with their caseloads. This role involves responding to referrals to assess patients in our Emergency department with the aim of preventing admission. There will be opportunities to work alongside our community therapy teams.
You will require good clinical knowledge of surgical and physical rehabilitation; working to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills with complex manual handling with appropriate training and support from experienced colleagues.
You will work with a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapists and work closely with colleagues across the MDT and complex discharge team. You will be supported by the Occupational Therapy Team Managers and the role will include supervision and support to Occupational Therapy team members and students. You will be encouraged and supported to engage in service development.
All staff are encouraged to engage in in-service training and CPD is well supported by the management team.
This post is eligible for the trusts relocation package, you will need to submit a claim form and eligible receipts upon commencement with the trust and you must remain in post within the trust for minimum 2 years.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK
- Post graduate training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management
- Practice placement educator accreditation
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
Desirable
- Experience of research or audit
- Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist OT practitioner level.
- Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships / team working.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required
- Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and to determine priorities to support delivery of the site OT service
Desirable
- Training and facilitation skills
- Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of clinical areas in an acute hospital setting and community
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post
- Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling
- Ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and to attend meetings
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK
- Post graduate training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management
- Practice placement educator accreditation
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
Desirable
- Experience of research or audit
- Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist OT practitioner level.
- Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships / team working.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required
- Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and to determine priorities to support delivery of the site OT service
Desirable
- Training and facilitation skills
- Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of clinical areas in an acute hospital setting and community
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post
- Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling
- Ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and to attend meetings
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).
