2348 - Specialist Occupational Therapist - Urgent Care
Part-time position 26.25 hours per week, 12 months fixed term/secondment opportunity.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 OccupationalTherapist to work in the area of Urgent Care at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy to patients within the EmergencyDepartment, Acute Medical Unit, Short Stay Unit and Acute frailty SDEC; with the aim ofaccelerating the discharge process and preventing avoidable hospital admission.
The post holders will participate in a 7 day rota, providing a service between 0800 and 1800,involving flexible working patterns and weekend working.
An interest in elderly / falls rehabilitation and frailty is beneficial for this post. Applicants shouldhave completed a wide variety of rotations at Band 5 level within the NHS in a relevant field.
The successful applicants should have excellent team working skills and possess stronginterpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients.
We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and asupportive working environment.Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefitsfrom bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.
For further information regarding this post, please contact Nicola Gains, Advanced OT, UrgentCare Therapy Team 01226 431489
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have an interest in working with an adult client group who present with a varietyof conditions, and especially in assessing and treating elderly and frail patients with multiple comorbidities and complex needs.
You will work with Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Teams, the Acute Frailty Team andthe ED team.
You will supervise students and junior members of staff where necessary, and on occasionsdeputise for the Band 7 team lead.
You will work closely with Occupational Therapy colleagues in the team and will complete somebasic OT competencies to enable holistic assessments if lone working.
The successful applicant will have excellent team working skills and possess stronginterpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients, aswell as being able to work alone.Updated October 2023You will thrive in a fast-paced environment to provide timely assessments with appropriateonward referrals to ensure safe and effective discharges for our patients.
About us
Wereserve the right to close positions early
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work
We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants
Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship
Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details ofthe role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Current Health Professions Council registration
* Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant field
* Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting
* Sound knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
* COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study
* Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
* Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills
* Experience of clinical audit and research
* n around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
* n around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?
Knowledge and Awareness
* Sound working knowledge of Acute Medical and Elderly related conditions and the impact on occupational heath and function
* Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers
* Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing and the internet
* Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
* Proven evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and ability to work to deadlines
* Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
* Understanding of NHS direction
* Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal
* Evidence of specific responsibilities e.g. committee membership
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.
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