Job summary
Are you an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist or already a band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge whilst continuing to develop your clinical experience and specialism?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative Occupational Therapist who is interested in expanding their knowledge and skills across Trauma and Orthopaedics. You will need good clinical skills, a flexible approach; including excellent team working, organisational and time management skills.
You will joining our dynamic team of Therapists who strive towards holistic recovery and regaining independence whilst specialising in the management of acutely unwell patients and the rehabilitation of patients recovering from critical illness, working closely with other members of the multi-professional team.PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
You will need to possess a general knowledge of Trauma and Orthoapedics conditions; including Frailty and Dementia and have an interest in Orthopaedic pre-assessment and post op care in line with national guidelines. You will be required to ensure that patients return home or transfer to intermediate care services at their optimum/to optimise their level of functioning. You will be expected to have skills to participate as a key member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring a safe and timely transfer of patients into appropriate community setting.
You will be expected to show a keen interest in service development as well as being expected to participate in the in-service training programme for the specialty and to deliver fieldwork education to professional undergraduate and postgraduate students.
About us
The Therapy service is integral to patient flow in and out of the busy acute hospital and we are involved in new developments to provide care at the right time, in the right place, and with the right professional. For this reason we are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within Therapy Services alongside nursing and medical colleagues on admission avoidance to promote real improvements in patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness.
We have already made substantial progress following our CQC visit and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. We are committed to delivering high quality care in our wards and services and as part of our improvement plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In line with the Trusts policy, consent must be obtained prior to any intervention with a patient and documented appropriately.
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in our care.
- To be responsible for organising and planning your own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change or arise.
- To undertake a skilful and proficient assessment of patients, including those with diverse/multi pathologies. To use proficient clinical reasoning skills, assessment and treatment techniques to provide an individualised treatment programme, in the hospital or the patients home.
- To formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options, using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge and skills of treatment techniques.
- To be assigned a defined area of responsibility for managing patients with particular conditions. To be responsible for providing appropriate Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within this remit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In line with the Trusts policy, consent must be obtained prior to any intervention with a patient and documented appropriately.
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in our care.
- To be responsible for organising and planning your own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change or arise.
- To undertake a skilful and proficient assessment of patients, including those with diverse/multi pathologies. To use proficient clinical reasoning skills, assessment and treatment techniques to provide an individualised treatment programme, in the hospital or the patients home.
- To formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options, using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge and skills of treatment techniques.
- To be assigned a defined area of responsibility for managing patients with particular conditions. To be responsible for providing appropriate Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within this remit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in physical health
- Experience of clinical practice as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience in the NHS as an Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Completed a rotation that provides cover to Trauma and Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Clinical experience within General Surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in physical health
- Experience of clinical practice as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience in the NHS as an Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Completed a rotation that provides cover to Trauma and Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Clinical experience within General Surgery
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).
