Job Overview
Band 4 OT Assistant Practitioner – Orthopaedics & Surgical Services
Are you:
* passionate about top class patient care with a belief that everyday matters;
* ready for a new challenge;
* driven to promote the value of Occupational Therapy and influence the narrative of OT for future generations;
* committed to making the NHS have a brighter future.
Are You (Experience)
(Prior experience as an OT assistant is essential.)
* passionate about top class patient care with a belief that everyday matters;
* ready for a new challenge;
* driven to promote the value of Occupational Therapy and influence the narrative of OT for future generations;
* committed to making the NHS have a brighter future.
Do You Want
* to learn in a fast-paced hospital setting;
* to grow your knowledge about equipment provision and your clinical skills;
* to work with a diverse team with wide knowledge and experience;
* to develop your knowledge and skill with support from peers, specialists, clinical educators, and experienced Occupational Therapy leaders.
We Can Offer
* a great opportunity to mix patient-facing assessment skills and equipment provision;
* excellent learning opportunities with a high level of support, supervision, and appraisal from senior colleagues;
* generous training opportunities;
* a great enthusiastic friendly team to work alongside.
To find out more about the additional things we can offer, apply for our post and meet the team. We would love to talk to you.
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Main duties of the job
To provide excellent, high-quality person-centred clinical care that advocates for patients, strives to provide a service fit for today and the future, and develops personal leadership to support clinical growth. The post is a key part of the OT discharge service supporting registered staff with the assessment and rehabilitation. This role includes:
* Assessment of trauma and elective patients who have been referred to Occupational Therapy;
* Taking equipment out to patients’ homes and fitting items (training will be given);
* Setting up / providing follow up visits for prescribed equipment;
* Maintenance of stock;
* Liaison with outside agencies and patients’ families;
* Teaching patients and their families how to use and fit the equipment;
* Undertaking falls assessments.
The post is based at Frimley Park Hospital but applicants must be able to travel between all Frimley Health's hospitals and patients' homes.
Our teams across all sites have a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a real team ethic. We know how to look after our staff – ensuring they achieve a good work-life balance. As a Trust we offer a multi-professional preceptorship programme and excellent training opportunities supported by an OT practice development lead and clinical flow lead.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. We deliver general hospital services and specialist services across a wider area. We provide a service to Frimley Park, Wexham Park, Farnham and Heatherwood Hospitals, and our local community team. This offers development opportunities in fast-paced settings with seven-day services.
Our three core values guide everything we do: Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future. We host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park, with military personnel working alongside NHS staff to care for patients in all specialties. In the Therapies Directorate we promote Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applicants who will contribute to the power of diversity in our teams.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics;
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
* Foundation Degree or equivalent in related field, or willingness to work towards.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience as Band 3 Therapy assistant within an NHS setting;
* Leading and delivering exercise programmes in a hospital setting;
* Working within a team;
* Experience of working directly with patients.
Desirable criteria
* Undertaking exercise prescription for people with long term conditions;
* Evaluating outcomes of exercise or use of equipment.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of anatomy/physiology;
* Specific clinical knowledge relevant to speciality;
* Interpersonal skills including concise and effective verbal and written communication;
* Ability to instruct and motivate;
* IT skills.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting;
* Negotiation skills, able to overcome barriers to exercise.
Special Requirements
* Must hold a valid driving licence and be able to deliver and fit equipment into patient’s homes;
* Willingness to work flexibly.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation and achievement. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving health and wellbeing. We are guided by our values and strive to be a modern, compassionate healthcare organisation.
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