East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
This exciting opportunity is for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within our Therapy and Discharge Service team which covers all of the acute assessment areas aligned with our Emergency Care department. The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Discharge Managers who are vital in the assessment and planning of therapy needs and discharge arrangements for patients admitted through our busy Accident and Emergency department. If you are interested in learning more about this post or would like to spend some time with the team, please contact us via the details below. Main duties of the job
The team sees patients admitted to the Accident and Emergency Department at the William Harvey Hospital. The post holder will offer comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients referred for Occupational therapy and work as an essential part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapy and support comprehensive discharge planning. To manage daily a clinical caseload of patients, and be responsible for the assessment, formulation and treatments and to give specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT. To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team. To be actively involved with training within the Department in support of new graduate Occupational therapists, student therapists, therapy apprentices, and support workers alongside other senior members of the team. About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day. Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person Specification
Qualification
BSc Occupational Therapist HCPC Registration Member of RCOT Skills
Highly developed clinical skills in acute inpatient setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills Evidence of working within acute inpatient setting Experience
18 months post-graduate experience in relevant specialist area of Inpatients, general rotations Proven record of providing high-quality intervention for high-risk patients Experience working within a fast pace setting or emergency department Experience managing challenging situations Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, and CQC Knowledge of up-to-date clinical / evidence-based practice. Experience providing complex assessments and discharge planning Experience using appropriate outcome measures linked to the assessment of medical/frailty patients Knowledge of the extended role of Occupational Therapy within discharge pathways 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. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Lead Therapist for Frailty and Front Door Services
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This exciting opportunity is for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within our Therapy and Discharge Service team which covers all of the acute assessment areas aligned with our Emergency Care department. The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Discharge Managers who are vital in the assessment and planning of therapy needs and discharge arrangements for patients admitted through our busy Accident and Emergency department. If you are interested in learning more about this post or would like to spend some time with the team, please contact us via the details below. Main duties of the job
The team sees patients admitted to the Accident and Emergency Department at the William Harvey Hospital. The post holder will offer comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients referred for Occupational therapy and work as an essential part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapy and support comprehensive discharge planning. To manage daily a clinical caseload of patients, and be responsible for the assessment, formulation and treatments and to give specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT. To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team. To be actively involved with training within the Department in support of new graduate Occupational therapists, student therapists, therapy apprentices, and support workers alongside other senior members of the team. About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day. Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person Specification
Qualification
BSc Occupational Therapist HCPC Registration Member of RCOT Skills
Highly developed clinical skills in acute inpatient setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills Evidence of working within acute inpatient setting Experience
18 months post-graduate experience in relevant specialist area of Inpatients, general rotations Proven record of providing high-quality intervention for high-risk patients Experience working within a fast pace setting or emergency department Experience managing challenging situations Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, and CQC Knowledge of up-to-date clinical / evidence-based practice. Experience providing complex assessments and discharge planning Experience using appropriate outcome measures linked to the assessment of medical/frailty patients Knowledge of the extended role of Occupational Therapy within discharge pathways 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. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Lead Therapist for Frailty and Front Door Services
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