Specialist (Rotational) Frailty Occupational Therapist
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Are you passionate about working with older people? An opportunity has arisen for a senior Occupational Therapist to join our older persons' therapy team. As the successful post holder you will be encouraged and supported to develop extended skills and advanced practice in frailty with our highly regarded, innovative and motivated Older Persons Services Team. Our rotational post provides opportunities to work as part of the therapy team covering: Emergency Department (ED) & Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU) Older Persons wards Older Persons outliers Day Hospital - offering specialist clinics and community outreach This provides therapists with an opportunity to develop a full and rich understanding of our patient's journey, from emergency admission to their transition home to outreach and bespoke community interventions. Main duties of the job
Expectations of the post holder would include working holistically across professional boundaries, service development, supporting and supervising junior staff and opportunities to work alongside a range of experienced professionals both within the hospital and community. To be successful in securing this post, you will have: 2 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist covering core rotations Experience working at a junior level within the NHS is essential Willingness to participate in 7 day working on a rota basis Ability to drive, hold a clean drivers licence and have access to a car for work purposes Previous applicants need not apply. Contact Information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Carla McCarthy or Clare Wilcox UHD Older Persons Clinical Lead Therapists Email address: rbhopstherapyclinicalleads@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 6191 About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a service may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists Experience
2+ years experience within the NHS Band 5 Occupational Therapy experience covering the following core areas: Older adults, Neurology, Hand/Orthopaedics, Acute NHS Experience in an acute physical setting Technical skills
Ability to teach patients, relatives, carers & staff. Ability to critique research articles. Demonstrate excellent verbal and nonverbal communication with an ability to establish a good rapport with a range of people. Ability to teach & supervise Junior staff & assistants. Good time management. IT Skills within word processing. Ability to prioritise clinical workload. Other requirements
Ability to drive, hold a clean drivers licence Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Are you passionate about working with older people? An opportunity has arisen for a senior Occupational Therapist to join our older persons' therapy team. As the successful post holder you will be encouraged and supported to develop extended skills and advanced practice in frailty with our highly regarded, innovative and motivated Older Persons Services Team. Our rotational post provides opportunities to work as part of the therapy team covering: Emergency Department (ED) & Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU) Older Persons wards Older Persons outliers Day Hospital - offering specialist clinics and community outreach This provides therapists with an opportunity to develop a full and rich understanding of our patient's journey, from emergency admission to their transition home to outreach and bespoke community interventions. Main duties of the job
Expectations of the post holder would include working holistically across professional boundaries, service development, supporting and supervising junior staff and opportunities to work alongside a range of experienced professionals both within the hospital and community. To be successful in securing this post, you will have: 2 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist covering core rotations Experience working at a junior level within the NHS is essential Willingness to participate in 7 day working on a rota basis Ability to drive, hold a clean drivers licence and have access to a car for work purposes Previous applicants need not apply. Contact Information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Carla McCarthy or Clare Wilcox UHD Older Persons Clinical Lead Therapists Email address: rbhopstherapyclinicalleads@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 6191 About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a service may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists Experience
2+ years experience within the NHS Band 5 Occupational Therapy experience covering the following core areas: Older adults, Neurology, Hand/Orthopaedics, Acute NHS Experience in an acute physical setting Technical skills
Ability to teach patients, relatives, carers & staff. Ability to critique research articles. Demonstrate excellent verbal and nonverbal communication with an ability to establish a good rapport with a range of people. Ability to teach & supervise Junior staff & assistants. Good time management. IT Skills within word processing. Ability to prioritise clinical workload. Other requirements
Ability to drive, hold a clean drivers licence Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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