We currently have a permanent vacancy for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join a comprehensive rotation on a permanent basis. Rotations include surgery, medicine, older person's unit, orthopaedics, acute stroke, hospital at home and community therapy settings with a focus on enhancing the occupational therapy role within the acute hospital setting. Each rotation has its own in-service training sessions and competencies.
This post is suitable for newly qualified Occupational therapists, or for therapists with some experience who would like to develop further in the above areas or gain experience in the acute setting. Our values Everyone Matters, Working Together, Making a Difference, represent our aspiration for the type of hospitals we want to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will participate in weekend working, likely over a 7 day pattern.
Main duties of the job
The post provides Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment to adult inpatients on designated acute wards at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust and in the surrounding community setting. The majority of the clinical work is delivered within the hospital but staff may be required to visit the patient's home as part of the assessment process.
The 6 month rotations include staff gaining clinical experience in orthopaedics/ acute medicine / acute surgery/ acute stroke/ older people's unit and community. The rotations are aimed at developing staff's clinical assessment skills, case load management, team working and discharge planning which will include risk management of patients with a variety of diagnosis, providing opportunity for staff to gain sufficient evidence to demonstrate their competencies.
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Diploma/degree in occupational therapy Evidence of CPD/ extra relevant learning
Desirable
Placement in acute physical or local authority setting Previous experience of work at Band 5 level Relevant post-registration courses Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Membership of relevant specialist sections of RCOT Registered with HCPC
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of a variety of clinical conditions which patients may present with in an acute inpatient physical setting. Can provide experience of the application of national guidelines in their clinical practise to demonstrate significant clinical reasoning Demonstrates awareness of professional standards set by the RCOT.
Desirable
Experience of providing clinical supervision to other staff. Evidence of teaching skills. Awareness of clinical governance issues Experience of audit
Values
Essential
Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental Helps and co-operates with colleagues Willing to learn, open to change Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
Specific Skills
Essential
Able to assess level of function using a holistic approach. Able to design intervention plans based on the assessment findings Shows enthusiasm for sharing clinical knowledge and skills with others. Demonstrates ability to work well within a team. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, including patient documentation and statistical record keeping. Demonstrates development of reflective practice skills. Demonstrates good organisational and time management skills and a flexible and adaptable approach to work. Skills to supervise and support colleagues
Desirable
Able to facilitate patients journey through appropriate discharge pathways Portrays an interest in OT student education and development. Experience in working in the field of mental health Evidence of skills in working with older people and their carers Basic IT skills.
Physical Skills and Emotional Effort
Essential
Ability to handle conflict effectively challenging behaviour maturely. Awareness of managing conflicting demands
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This post is suitable for newly qualified Occupational therapists, or for therapists with some experience who would like to develop further in the above areas or gain experience in the acute setting. Our values Everyone Matters, Working Together, Making a Difference, represent our aspiration for the type of hospitals we want to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will participate in weekend working, likely over a 7 day pattern.
Main duties of the job
The post provides Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment to adult inpatients on designated acute wards at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust and in the surrounding community setting. The majority of the clinical work is delivered within the hospital but staff may be required to visit the patient's home as part of the assessment process.
The 6 month rotations include staff gaining clinical experience in orthopaedics/ acute medicine / acute surgery/ acute stroke/ older people's unit and community. The rotations are aimed at developing staff's clinical assessment skills, case load management, team working and discharge planning which will include risk management of patients with a variety of diagnosis, providing opportunity for staff to gain sufficient evidence to demonstrate their competencies.
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Diploma/degree in occupational therapy Evidence of CPD/ extra relevant learning
Desirable
Placement in acute physical or local authority setting Previous experience of work at Band 5 level Relevant post-registration courses Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Membership of relevant specialist sections of RCOT Registered with HCPC
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of a variety of clinical conditions which patients may present with in an acute inpatient physical setting. Can provide experience of the application of national guidelines in their clinical practise to demonstrate significant clinical reasoning Demonstrates awareness of professional standards set by the RCOT.
Desirable
Experience of providing clinical supervision to other staff. Evidence of teaching skills. Awareness of clinical governance issues Experience of audit
Values
Essential
Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental Helps and co-operates with colleagues Willing to learn, open to change Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
Specific Skills
Essential
Able to assess level of function using a holistic approach. Able to design intervention plans based on the assessment findings Shows enthusiasm for sharing clinical knowledge and skills with others. Demonstrates ability to work well within a team. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, including patient documentation and statistical record keeping. Demonstrates development of reflective practice skills. Demonstrates good organisational and time management skills and a flexible and adaptable approach to work. Skills to supervise and support colleagues
Desirable
Able to facilitate patients journey through appropriate discharge pathways Portrays an interest in OT student education and development. Experience in working in the field of mental health Evidence of skills in working with older people and their carers Basic IT skills.
Physical Skills and Emotional Effort
Essential
Ability to handle conflict effectively challenging behaviour maturely. Awareness of managing conflicting demands
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
