The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service. Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: Putting patients first Aiming to get it right Recognising that everybody counts Doing everything openly and honestly ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Job overview Band 6 Occupational Therapist Acute Medicine Therapy Team Permanent | 34 hours A Band 5 to Band 6 development post would be considered for the right applicant A new and exciting position has arisen in the Integrated Therapies Department working within the Acute Medicine Team. Clinically, you will be an integral part of the Acute Medicine Team, carrying a diverse caseload of patients with complex and multi-pathological diagnoses, using advanced clinical assessment skills to maximise independence, provide rehabilitation and ensure a safe and effective discharge. The team also covers a number of ring-fenced neurology inpatient beds. We are an integrated team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistant practitioners that provide therapy input to a range of acute medical wards at JPUH. Advert As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for your own complex caseload consisting of patients with a variety of conditions. This will also include cover of neurology inpatient beds with a range of patients and conditions. You will use advanced assessment skills and formulate, implement and evaluate individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans, based on expert analytical and clinical reasoning skills. You will need advanced communication skills to ensure a successful multidisciplinary approach to patient care and will be in regular discussions with patients, carers, JPUH colleagues, community partners etc. on care plans. You will also be an integral part of our team’s drive to prevent deconditioning and maintain function and mobility of our patients via various initiatives. You will have the opportunity to lead on team meetings, in-service training, development ideas, service improvement, education of MDT members, supervision of students, therapy assistant practitioners and junior members of the team with support from seniors. You will be supported to engage in critical enquiry related to improving patient care, evidence based practice and pathway improvements with opportunities to present outcomes in various settings internally and external to the Trust. Working for our organisation The James Paget is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. Situated on the coast with beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep we are within commuting distance of Norwich City. We are the largest local employer in the area. Service Improvement: The Integrated Therapy Department is positive and forward thinking, always striving to improve services. Our links with the JPUH Research Department is growing with joint projects being worked on. Our therapists have recently represented the Trust at CSP, RCOT, BOA and BGS conferences. Personal and professional development is key. We are keen to support leadership and clinical development at all levels with training funding available for your development using CPD funding. We also have a Band 6 peer support group and are developing a departmental in-service training programme. Development of others: You will be supported to provide education within your team but also to our wider workforce. We support development of our future workforce through our close links with the University of East Anglia, Suffolk College and City College Norwich, providing teaching and placements to apprentices, undergraduates and postgraduates. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To be responsible for delivering Occupational Therapy in the specialist assessment and treatment of patients within Acute Medicine teams To undertake an advanced assessment of patients presenting with complex multiple pathology/social issues who have been identified as fit for discharge. To determine their suitability for discharge, consider alternative options/treatment requirements and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner To assist with teaching and supervision of new team members and students. Also deliver training to multidisciplinary team and others To assist evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service provided within the specialism and other wards To be actively involved with service development within the speciality and to implement changes in service delivery as required To be responsible for proactively organising workload alongside other team members, Team Leader and Integrated Therapies Clinical Lead To work a rostered seven-day service Hours will be 34 hours per week and predominantly within core hours but flexible working options are available. We would also consider a development role for the right candidate. The Trust offers: Training and development opportunities Protected CPD time Generous annual leave: 27 days on appointment, 29 days after five years’ service, and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata) NHS pension scheme NHS discounts Salary Sacrifice car scheme Flexible working options Employee celebration - regular staff awards International peer support group and celebration events Neurodiversity support Health and Wellbeing Service, including counselling, physiotherapy, mental health, and menopause support etc. Career pathway development, supportive PDP to help you achieve your goals Social events Long service recognition Occupational Therapy specific training in an integrated therapy department Recruitment support Excellent maternity package Please see the attached Job Description for more details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Please watch the following videos for an insight into our Integrated Therapies Department: Landscape version: https://youtu.be/tklpzav7UrU Portrait version: https://youtube.com/shorts/U4lwU9T1wKA?feature=share The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement. Visa and Immigration If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. James Paget Hospitals uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.