Job summary
We are looking for either a Band 5 Occupational Therapist wishing to take their next steps on the career ladder or an existing Band 6 looking for a new challenge to join our forward-thinking Occupational Therapy Team, who are passionate about the evolving role of an OT in the community hospital setting.
You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients who will present with many complex needs throughout their acute hospital the Team you will work alongside an existing integrated multi-disciplinary team, using a fusion-skilled hybrid approach, focusing on high quality care, promoting comprehensive assessments, and supporting hospital teams in appropriate admission avoidances over a seven-day service. A willingness to work flexibly and to undertake tasks traditionally allocated to specific disciplines are all requirements of the a Band 6 therapist you will be supporting and developing rotational Band 5 therapists. The role also involves supervising therapy support staff and educating therapy students on will be opportunities for innovation and an expectation that you will be actively involved in relevant quality improvement projects.
Our friendly Service offers support through regular supervision, appraisal, training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
A static post providing skilled assessment, treatment and interventions for patients with a range of complex and or chronic conditions, providing advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment and providing specialist advice and support to other professionals throughout the D2A and rehabilitation remit.
The Occupational Therapist will provide specialist skills which enable patients to explore, achieve and maximise independence and maintain quality of life in their activities of daily living, areas of personal care, domestic, leisure and productive activities.
The Occupational Therapist will hold a full clean driving licence to travel between sites and complete environmental/home visits as required.
This post will work across our hospital sites in Lichfield and Tamworth and will offer exciting opportunities to support with development of core Occupational Therapy skills and career progression.
Closing date of applications: 30 June 2024
Interview date: 12 July 2024
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
1. Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
2. On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
3. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
4. We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
5. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
6. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
7. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
8. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
9. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
10. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
11. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Ability to practice
Essential
12. Degree or equivalent in OT
13. HCPC registered
Desirable
14. Leadership course attended
Experience
Essential
15. Demonstrable post graduate experience in Hospital setting
16. Evidence of acute experience
17. Evidence of onwards learning post grad/CPD
Desirable
18. Formal post graduate courses completed
19. APPLE accredited / evidence of student support
20. Evidence of working in community hospital setting
Skills
Essential
21. Ability to effectively communicate
22. Evidence of providing peer support
23. Evidence of clear written communication
24. Evidence of safe manual handling skills
Desirable
25. Evidence of team leadership