Occupational Therapist

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Part time
Part time 18.75 hours per week.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated static Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and friendly Orthopaedic Inpatient Therapy team with suitable Orthopaedic experience.

The Orthopaedic Inpatient Therapy team provides care across several clinical areas including the Orthopaedic Trauma Ward, Elective Orthopaedic ward, Paediatric ward, Day surgery and Fracture Clinic. The team cover a 7-day service with weekday late nights to support the Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Programme. This role requires assessment, treatment and management of a varied caseload of both trauma and elective patients in a busy Orthopaedic unit. This can include pre-operative assessment through to rehabilitation & discharge planning.

Applicants must:

Have a good knowledge and understanding of Orthopaedic conditions and management Have excellent teamwork skills Demonstrate good communication skills, including IT literacy Demonstrate good organisational skills Be able to use their initiative Be able to use a practical approach to problem solving Be committed to personal development Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy within Orthopaedic Inpatient Service and any other area as service needs and developments require. To provide assessment, diagnosis, triage and management/treatment of patients. To deliver programmes of supported patient rehabilitation, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence. To support in managing caseload to meet service and patient/client priorities readjusting plans as situations change/arise, in consultation with senior team members where appropriate. To provide intervention for patients/clients within The Rotherham Foundation Trust. To effectively use clinical reasoning skills to prioritise referrals, waiting lists and the provision of assistive technology/equipment within existing resources. To be clinically responsible for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients using a range of recognised and highly specialised clinical assessment techniques. To formulate/develop and undertake an evidence-based treatment/rehabilitation plan taking into account the management options available. To plan and implement assessments to facilitate safe management/discharge and be responsible for the risk assessment of the working and/or home environments as appropriate.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But don't just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC Registration Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Desirable

Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Planning and organising

Essential

Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and meet required timescales Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience of working within Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area

Desirable

Experience of working with a multi-professional team

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of clinical experience and knowledge of orthopaedic conditions and management within the acute hospital environment. Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines. Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values

Communication and Relationships

Essential

Able to present and receive complex information within a multi-professional team Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patient/clients/clients relative/carers and staff Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills Skills and ability to motivate and support others Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Physical/Practical

Essential

Able to demonstrate advanced patient/client clinical reasoning and assessment skills Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support clinical care Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

Ability to identify need for service development Proven ability to prioritise and delegate

Desirable

Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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