Job summary
We have 2 exciting opportunities in the Trauma and Orthopaedic therapy team at UHBW.
1x full time static post until 31st May 25 based in the Bristol Trauma and Orthopaedic team .
1x full time permanent post in the Weston Trauma and Orthopaedic team
The successful applicants will be working in their teams and supported by team leads, a pathway lead and have access to clinical specialists. You will have flexibility to work with teams on both sites. Both teams have regular in-service training and clinical supervision to support development.
Successful candidates will support their teams to deliver high quality therapy to trauma and orthopaedic patients. The successful candidate for Weston will have the opportunity to support patients on the trauma and elective surgery pathway. The successful candidate for the Bristol post will work with trauma, neuro trauma such as head injuries and spinal injuries.
The post holders will be part of a weekend working rota and work x2 bank holidays per year.
Main duties of the job
- To provide an efficient and integrated therapeutic assessment and rehabilitative service to patients referred for Occupational Therapy
- Band 6 OTs will be required to supervise junior OTs and unqualified staff.
- Band 6 staff will take some responsibility towards the smooth running of the department as requested and can deputise in the absence of the band 7 for some activities.
- Staff will be required to cross-cover to other wards during periods of absence.
- There will be regular support and supervision from a Band 7 OT or equivalent.
- The post holder will be required to work shifts including weekends and to participate in the bank holiday rota (2 per year).
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team /multidisciplinary team
- oE2 Staff have completed a variety of rotations as a band 5
- oE3 Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or non-registered staff (E)
- oE8 Experience of discharge planning (E)
- oE11 Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience
- oE4 Experience of working in an acute hospital setting (D)
- oE5 Evidence of participation in audit (D)
- oE6 Experience working in the T&O pathway (D)
- oE9 Previous NHS experience (D)
- oE10 Previous experience at B6 (D)
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- oQ1 State registered with HPC (E) oQ2 Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (E)
skills
Essential
- oS1 Able to prioritise & organise own caseload (E)
- oS2 Able to demonstrate effective team working skills (E) oS3 Able to identify own strengths & weaknesses in clinical practice & knowledge (E)
- oS5 Able to recognise own supervisory needs & respond positively to suggestions for improvement (E)
- oS6 Able to demonstrate they have the skills to supervise others (E)
- oS7 Basic IM&T skills sufficient to input data from hospital systems (E)
- oS8 Ability to travel between sites (E)
- oS9 Evidence of regular professional reviews and / or portfolio (E)
Desirable
- oS4 Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people that is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background & preferred method of communication (D)
- oS10 Experiencing of delegating work to others (D)
Aptitudes
Essential
- oA1 Resilient & mature attitude (E) oA2 Able to initiate discussions with new people & discuss issues with fluency & Confidence (E)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team /multidisciplinary team
- oE2 Staff have completed a variety of rotations as a band 5
- oE3 Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or non-registered staff (E)
- oE8 Experience of discharge planning (E)
- oE11 Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience
- oE4 Experience of working in an acute hospital setting (D)
- oE5 Evidence of participation in audit (D)
- oE6 Experience working in the T&O pathway (D)
- oE9 Previous NHS experience (D)
- oE10 Previous experience at B6 (D)
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- oQ1 State registered with HPC (E) oQ2 Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (E)
skills
Essential
- oS1 Able to prioritise & organise own caseload (E)
- oS2 Able to demonstrate effective team working skills (E) oS3 Able to identify own strengths & weaknesses in clinical practice & knowledge (E)
- oS5 Able to recognise own supervisory needs & respond positively to suggestions for improvement (E)
- oS6 Able to demonstrate they have the skills to supervise others (E)
- oS7 Basic IM&T skills sufficient to input data from hospital systems (E)
- oS8 Ability to travel between sites (E)
- oS9 Evidence of regular professional reviews and / or portfolio (E)
Desirable
- oS4 Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people that is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background & preferred method of communication (D)
- oS10 Experiencing of delegating work to others (D)
Aptitudes
Essential
- oA1 Resilient & mature attitude (E) oA2 Able to initiate discussions with new people & discuss issues with fluency & Confidence (E)
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Trustwide - Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS1 3NU
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
