Job summary
Due to the development of and investment in therapy services we are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a rotational Specialist Occupational.
The role includes a specialist caseload across Integrated Community Stroke team, Acute frailty & extended stay wards, medical, surgical and orthopaedic service and Emergency Department, with opportunities to work alongside our Discharge to Assess service.
Knowledge and experience at specialist level within acute inpatient care, working to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge are essential to the role. Your caseload will be a combination of ward-based work in addition to some community visits.
You will need to demonstrate a commitment to continue to develop your knowledge and experience in the assessment, treatment and goal setting with patients presenting with varied physical conditions, and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients' experiences and outcome.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve holding a specialist caseload on the rotational clinical area, whilst supporting other Occupational therapists and the therapy team with their caseloads.
In addition to being responsible for caseload management and the overseeing of daily clinical provision you will be expected to provide, support training and supervision for junior staff with your team and across the wider OT team. You will have the opportunity to contribute and at times lead service development projects within our clinical services. Leadership is essential to this role.
You will be joining a dynamic peer group of band 6 staff and will be expected to support in peer meetings and projects.
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.
Requirements:-
- A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
- The ability to travel to a variety of venues throughout the community to deliver patient assessments within an identified locality and to attend meetings
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).
