Job summary
We have an opportunity for a motivated occupational therapist to join a well-established team in the Inpatient Therapy department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust at Watford Hospital.
This is a full-time, fixed term post focusing on excellent care in a fast paced environment, and we would welcome existing Band 6 Occupational therapists who are looking to specialise in Stroke care and those experienced Band 5's who are looking for the next step in their career.
This post is based on acute hospital wards and NHS experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Stroke therapy team you will clinically manage a caseload, completing detailed assessment & treatments in stroke, with patients who have complex needs. You should have a caring, committed and quality focused approach to the provision of patient care.
The stroke team is a collaborative working team with integrated working with the Physiotherapists, with a chance to advance your skills through upskilling. Discharge planning skills are key to this post, and you will need to be able to make timely decisions regarding transfer to community services and managing referrals to specialist units.
In this post your development will be supported by Band 7 therapists. You will need to be a dynamic team player with excellent communication skills and the opportunity to teach, supervise and appraise more junior staff, assistants and students.
The team is 7 day working and this post would be included in that rota (frequency of 1:6 weekends) with rest days in the following week.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent & NHS experience.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development and reflective practice.
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT/COT.
- Membership of special interest group.
- Experience on a broad band 5 or band 6 rotational scheme.
- Attendance at post-graduate course(s) in relevant field.
- Attendance at Student supervisors' course.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy structure in NHS.
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy models of practice.
- Standards - HCPC/COT/Local Legislation and litigation related to Occupational Therapy.
- Professional ethics and their application in practice.
- Policies and procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety).
- Ability to search and review the evidence base.
- Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Application of specific assessment techniques.
Desirable
- Evidence of written projects/audits.
- Relevant Standardised assessments.
- Relevant outcome measures.
Experience:
Essential
- NHS experience.
- Clinical problem-solving ability.
- Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of patients.
- Ability to assess patient conditions, establish a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan, from a range of OT modalities.
- Physical fitness to move and handle patients and equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the acute hospital setting (qualified or as a student).
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent & NHS experience.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development and reflective practice.
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT/COT.
- Membership of special interest group.
- Experience on a broad band 5 or band 6 rotational scheme.
- Attendance at post-graduate course(s) in relevant field.
- Attendance at Student supervisors' course.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy structure in NHS.
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy models of practice.
- Standards - HCPC/COT/Local Legislation and litigation related to Occupational Therapy.
- Professional ethics and their application in practice.
- Policies and procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety).
- Ability to search and review the evidence base.
- Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Application of specific assessment techniques.
Desirable
- Evidence of written projects/audits.
- Relevant Standardised assessments.
- Relevant outcome measures.
Experience:
Essential
- NHS experience.
- Clinical problem-solving ability.
- Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of patients.
- Ability to assess patient conditions, establish a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan, from a range of OT modalities.
- Physical fitness to move and handle patients and equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the acute hospital setting (qualified or as a student).
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).
