Job overview
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Nelsons Court Inpatient Unit.
We are looking for an experienced Band 5 looking to develop their career in a more senior position or someone who is already working as a Band 6 with a keen interest in patient rehabilitation.
Nelsons Court Inpatient Unit predominantly (but not exclusive to) care for older adults who require further rehabilitation in maximise their function before returning home.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and management, of a designated group of patients, within the specialty of inpatient rehabilitation. This will involve working with individuals, groups and relatives /carers and relevant others, providing specialist assessment and treatment in the most appropriate environment .
To determine clinical need and intervention indicated. To work as an autonomous practitioner; holding responsibility for own caseload of patients with complex physical, psychological & cognitive problems.
To provide support, specialist advice and training to more junior members of staff and students. To act as a resource within the department and Trust providing specialist information and advice regarding patients within the speciality of Inpatient rehabilitation.
To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with legislation, professional and service policy. To contribute to the collection of business related information in order to inform service development and priorities.
To work flexibly as a member of the department responding to relevant service needs.
Provide support to other colleagues when dealing with this group of patients.
To be responsible for a defined area of service working without direct supervision, clinical work is not routinely evaluated, however clinical work will be evaluated in line with Trust and service objectives. Access and advice is available from senior professional colleagues if required.
Initiate evidence based audit and projects to evaluate and improve clinical practice. Initiate and evaluate user involvement and where appropriate make local service changes.
To contribute to appropriate clinical networks which may be at a local, regional or national level.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
8. HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
9. Evidence of relevant CPD activities
Desirable criteria
10. Evidence of recognised post graduate training within specialist area
11. Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
12. Experience in a relevant role, including the management of a range of elderly medical conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
13. Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
14. Experience in assessment and provision of specialist equipment
15. Awareness of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable criteria
16. Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
17. Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
18. Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
19. Delivery of relevant audit projects
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
20. Ability to organise and prioritise
21. Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
22. Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
23. Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable criteria
24. Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty
25. Ability to transport self and equipment within the community
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
26. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: We are Kind, We are Open, We pursue Excellence