Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for two Band 5-6 Annex Occupational Therapist Posts to work into our team in Wansbeck General Hospital. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective facilitation of the patient journey within the inpatient setting to achieve safe and timely discharge, seamless transitions, and help avoid unnecessary admission and re-admission to hospital. Progression from a Band 5-6 will take place following the completion of additional competencies and training over a 24 month period. Annex 20 This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Main Duties of the Job
To ensure service provision is prioritised and service delivery is made effectively within resource constraints. To manage a defined caseload of patients, using evidence-based clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To assess for and monitor the provision of adaptations when appropriate. To provide clinical education, supervision and support to staff and students within the specialist field. To provide specialist advice to families, carers, and other health and social care professionals. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects through specialist interest and steering groups. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Team across Northumbria Healthcare Trust. To practice within the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments, diagnosis and treatment using clinical reasoning skills. Person Specification
Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in O.T State registered with Health Professions Council. Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of qualification to undertake the supervision, teaching and assessing of students (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period). Membership of professional body. Membership of Special Interest Group. Experience of working in one or more of the fields listed. Previous experience of supervision of others. Experience using standardised assessments/outcome measures. Other
It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person 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.
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We have an exciting opportunity for two Band 5-6 Annex Occupational Therapist Posts to work into our team in Wansbeck General Hospital. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective facilitation of the patient journey within the inpatient setting to achieve safe and timely discharge, seamless transitions, and help avoid unnecessary admission and re-admission to hospital. Progression from a Band 5-6 will take place following the completion of additional competencies and training over a 24 month period. Annex 20 This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Main Duties of the Job
To ensure service provision is prioritised and service delivery is made effectively within resource constraints. To manage a defined caseload of patients, using evidence-based clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To assess for and monitor the provision of adaptations when appropriate. To provide clinical education, supervision and support to staff and students within the specialist field. To provide specialist advice to families, carers, and other health and social care professionals. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects through specialist interest and steering groups. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Team across Northumbria Healthcare Trust. To practice within the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments, diagnosis and treatment using clinical reasoning skills. Person Specification
Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in O.T State registered with Health Professions Council. Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of qualification to undertake the supervision, teaching and assessing of students (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period). Membership of professional body. Membership of Special Interest Group. Experience of working in one or more of the fields listed. Previous experience of supervision of others. Experience using standardised assessments/outcome measures. Other
It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person 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.
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