Job summary
Rotational Post for Elective Orthopaedics and Trauma Orthopaedics - Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary
One permanent post, 37.5 hours per week. (Part time/Flexible/Bank may be considered).
Are you an experienced Band 5 or an existing Band 6 interested in working in Orthopaedics? We have an exciting opportunity available to recruit to a yearly rotational post between Elective and Trauma orthopaedics. This is a permanent contract.
Main duties of the job
In Elective Orthopaedics the case load is a combination of patients who have had joint replacement surgery, upper and lower limb surgery, spinal surgery, and some Trauma cases. The team provides a service to two wards, a pre-assessment clinic and day-case patients. The Elective service has implemented the Leicester Enhanced Arthroplasty Pathway (LEAP) to assist in reducing length of stay.
In trauma there are three inpatient trauma wards including a spinal ward and a dedicated fractured neck of femur ward. Applicants must be able to manage a varied and complex clinical caseload, undertaking functional assessments and interventions to facilitate safe and effective discharge planning. You will demonstrate sound communication, sound prioritisation and organisational skills within a large multidisciplinary team. The Trauma team is based at the Leicester Royal Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic team player who will be actively involved in service improvement. Your personal development will be supported through appraisal, in-service training and regular clinical supervision with a senior colleague. Alongside the other Band 6 OT you will be required to support our rotational Band 5's, Technical Instructors and OT Assistant and to deputise for the Clinical Specialist OT to ensure the smooth running of the team.
You will be required to work on our weekend roster, including bank holiday rosters.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Occupational Therapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To work with the Clinical Specialist OT to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in the MSK Elective/Trauma Orthopaedic Team in an efficient and effective way.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting
- To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills
- To carry a clinical caseload and work to Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
- To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To liaise with colleagues/ and work across site if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- You will have the opportunity and support to develop your supervisory and leadership skills, by supporting and supervising other staff members within the team.
- You will be expected to provide practice placements for Occupational Therapy students and assist in new starter inductions. There is also structured in-service training in place within the team, which you will be required to participate in.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Occupational Therapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To work with the Clinical Specialist OT to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in the MSK Elective/Trauma Orthopaedic Team in an efficient and effective way.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting
- To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills
- To carry a clinical caseload and work to Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
- To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To liaise with colleagues/ and work across site if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- You will have the opportunity and support to develop your supervisory and leadership skills, by supporting and supervising other staff members within the team.
- You will be expected to provide practice placements for Occupational Therapy students and assist in new starter inductions. There is also structured in-service training in place within the team, which you will be required to participate in.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Experience of teaching / supervising staff
- Experience of Leadership skills
Communication skills
Essential
- Evidence of using Communication skills within a professional setting
- Experience of team working
Enthusiasm for post
Essential
- Enthusiasm for working in MSK speciality, esp Elective/Trauma Ortho
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and risk management
Trust Values
Essential
- Evidence of working to trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Experience of teaching / supervising staff
- Experience of Leadership skills
Communication skills
Essential
- Evidence of using Communication skills within a professional setting
- Experience of team working
Enthusiasm for post
Essential
- Enthusiasm for working in MSK speciality, esp Elective/Trauma Ortho
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and risk management
Trust Values
Essential
- Evidence of working to trust values
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).
