Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (To be determined on appointment) Job ref 331-L18380825
Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/09/2025 23:59
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
Due to the development of and investment in therapy services we are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a rotational Specialist Occupational.
The role includes a specialist caseload across Integrated Community Stroke team, Acute frailty & extended stay wards, medical, surgical and orthopaedic service and Emergency Department, with opportunities to work alongside our Discharge to Assess service.
Knowledge and experience at specialist level within acute inpatient care, working to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge are essential to the role. Your caseload will be a combination of ward-based work in addition to some community visits.
You will need to demonstrate a commitment to continue to develop your knowledge and experience in the assessment, treatment and goal setting with patients presenting with varied physical conditions, and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients’ experiences and outcome.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve holding a specialist caseload on the rotational clinical area, whilst supporting other Occupational therapists and the therapy team with their caseloads.
In addition to being responsible for caseload management and the overseeing of daily clinical provision you will be expected to provide, support training and supervision for junior staff with your team and across the wider OT team. You will have the opportunity to contribute and at times lead service development projects within our clinical services. Leadership is essential to this role.
You will be joining a dynamic peer group of band 6 staff and will be expected to support in peer meetings and projects.
You will work with a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapists and work closely with colleagues across the MDT and complex discharge team. You will be supported by the Occupational Therapy Team Managers and the role will include supervision and support to Occupational Therapy team members and students. You will be encouraged and supported to engage in service development.
Requirements:-
* A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
* Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
* The ability to travel to a variety of venues throughout the community to deliver patient assessments within an identified locality and to attend meetings
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualification
* Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK
* Post graduate training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
* Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management
* Practice placement educator accreditation
* Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Experience
* Relevant post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
* Post registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
* Experience of research or audit
* Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist OT practitioner level.
* Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships / team working.
* Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
* Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required
* Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and to determine priorities to support delivery of the site OT service
* Training and facilitation skills
* Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of clinical areas in an acute hospital setting and community
Personal Qualities
* Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post
* Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling
* Ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and to attend meetings
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The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .
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Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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