Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 12 months to join our Orthopaedics and Surgery team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will support the running of our trauma and elective services, and surgical service including assessment of orthopaedic and surgical patients through the Discharge to Assess pathway. The post holder will be expected to participate in, and support, the return of a 7 day service. Successful applicants should demonstrate an enthusiasm for working in an acute setting, with particular interest in orthopaedics, as well as developing services for Barnsley patients.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist OT assessment and intervention within the Orthopaedic and Surgical service, and support to other OT specialities depending on service need.
* Deputise in the absence of the OT Team Lead; attend meetings, represent the Orthopaedic Therapy team, and provide supervision for rotational Band 5 staff, B4 and Band 3 Assistants.
* Provide specialist advice for relatives, carers and members of the MDT to promote the OT role in patient care.
* Advise patients, carers, relatives, and colleagues on the safe use of equipment, minor adaptations, treatment techniques, moving and positioning in relation to individual patients.
* Prescribe equipment where competent and maintain in-depth knowledge of equipment available for patients and how it is accessed; ensure all issued equipment is used safely and correctly according to protocols.
* Accurately report and document any changes in a patient’s condition or progress to other relevant MDT team members.
* Provide specialist written reports, discharge summaries, risk assessments and other recommendations as required by the service.
* Represent the OT service and/or individual patients at MDT meetings and case conferences to ensure a coordinated multidisciplinary service, including discussions of patient care and progress.
* Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other trust staff and external agencies as required in the management of patients within the Orthopaedic and Surgical service.
* Oversee and manage the caseloads of more junior staff within a designated area.
About the Trust
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and committed to delivering strategic objectives and a supportive working environment. The Trust has performed well in NHS Staff Survey results related to teamwork, compassionate leadership, and work/life balance.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a can-do attitude is evident throughout the organisation.
Equality, Sponsorship and DBS
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants. For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route, please check eligibility. Band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
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