Job summary
- The Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist for Orthopaedics at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) provides clinical leadership to therapy staff working in this pathway on this site.
- The post holder is an experienced clinician who independently manages a significant clinical caseload.
- The post holder may be required to work at different sites to provide pre-operative joint classes
- The post holder will be required to work at weekends on a roster basis or on a seven-day rota
- To work closely with the Integrated Team Lead, Trauma Lead, Trauma coordinators and Rehabilitation Consultant to ensure seamless case management for all major trauma patients within the trust.
- A Band 6 to Band 7 Accelerator programme may be considered for a suitable candidate.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be a Registered Allied Health Professional with an specialist interest in Orthopaedics.
- The post holder will be expected to support the Team lead to supervise the day to day running of the team.
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations.
- To work at an enhanced level and to be professionally and legally accountable for a highly specialised patient caseload and to decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands.
About us
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital, offering an excellent working environment. The Therapy and Nursing departments are committed to forging links with Bournemouth University, engaging with regional and national networks and increasing our involvement in Advanced Practice and research.
Dorset County Hospital has received investment to refurbish and extend the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) which will make a huge difference to both the people who use it and the dedicated staff and teams who work in ED, ICU and other connected departments. The new ED and ICU is part of the Government's New Hospital Programme and will help us expand our facilities on site and support wider plans to improve our site over the next five years.
Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland harbour promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth.
If you are ready for a new challenge, with a passion for delivering high quality, safe, personal and effective care join us at Dorset County Hospital for the next step on your career ladder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, and of the local orthopaedic pathway teams work. This will include the management of clinical risk, clinical governance, knowledge of indications and precautions of chosen techniques in line with national and trust clinical guidelines and protocols where they exist.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis of patients including those with complex presentation, using investigative, palpatory, analytical and clinical reasoning skills
- To participate in and where indicated, initiate multidisciplinary / multi-agency team meetings and case conferences to ensure the co-ordination of patient care. This may include the review of patient progress and discharge planning.
- To facilitate the implementation and evaluation of therapy clinical outcomes within a designated pathway and monitor adherence with professional and national standards
- The post holder coordinates a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit, and research within the Orthopaedic pathway at DCH.
See attached Job description and Personal Specification for full information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, and of the local orthopaedic pathway teams work. This will include the management of clinical risk, clinical governance, knowledge of indications and precautions of chosen techniques in line with national and trust clinical guidelines and protocols where they exist.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis of patients including those with complex presentation, using investigative, palpatory, analytical and clinical reasoning skills
- To participate in and where indicated, initiate multidisciplinary / multi-agency team meetings and case conferences to ensure the co-ordination of patient care. This may include the review of patient progress and discharge planning.
- To facilitate the implementation and evaluation of therapy clinical outcomes within a designated pathway and monitor adherence with professional and national standards
- The post holder coordinates a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit, and research within the Orthopaedic pathway at DCH.
See attached Job description and Personal Specification for full information
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses.
- Undertaken clinical educators training.
Desirable
- RCOT/BAOT membership
- MSc or working at M level or equivalent experience/qualification.
- Undertaken appropriate leadership training
- Member of a specialist interest group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post graduate Occupational Therapy experience including experience of relevant specialist pathway
- Experience of working autonomously and unsupervised
- Experience of having supervised staff who are directly accountable to the post holder.
- Experience in completing audit and evidence -based projects
- Evidence of actively participating in in -service training and evaluation effectiveness of training
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT.
- Specialist knowledge of evidence -based Occupational Therapy for designated specialist pathway
- Knowledge of national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist pathway and physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Occupational Therapy
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues, and developments.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 7 level
- Attended external courses relevant to subject area.
- Involvement in research in relevant specialist pathway
- Evidence of leading change management and innovation in clinical practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases.
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs.
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team.
- Excellent ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to self -direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrates leadership ability and motivational skills.
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written, and verbal reports in English.
- Good teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills, including hospital databases, word processing, excel, email and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
- To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Desirable
- IT skills - ability to create and/or format date and/or spreadsheets using computerised systems
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses.
- Undertaken clinical educators training.
Desirable
- RCOT/BAOT membership
- MSc or working at M level or equivalent experience/qualification.
- Undertaken appropriate leadership training
- Member of a specialist interest group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post graduate Occupational Therapy experience including experience of relevant specialist pathway
- Experience of working autonomously and unsupervised
- Experience of having supervised staff who are directly accountable to the post holder.
- Experience in completing audit and evidence -based projects
- Evidence of actively participating in in -service training and evaluation effectiveness of training
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT.
- Specialist knowledge of evidence -based Occupational Therapy for designated specialist pathway
- Knowledge of national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist pathway and physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Occupational Therapy
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues, and developments.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 7 level
- Attended external courses relevant to subject area.
- Involvement in research in relevant specialist pathway
- Evidence of leading change management and innovation in clinical practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases.
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs.
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team.
- Excellent ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to self -direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrates leadership ability and motivational skills.
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written, and verbal reports in English.
- Good teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills, including hospital databases, word processing, excel, email and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
- To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Desirable
- IT skills - ability to create and/or format date and/or spreadsheets using computerised systems
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).
