Are you looking for a new challenge and would like to work in a national specialist hospital? If you have a passion for orthopaedics and physical rehabilitation and want to put your practical problem-solving skills to the test to work with a rewarding group of patients, then this is the job for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Occupational Therapy department at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. This role is part of a well-established adult orthopaedic team providing tailored, individualised care to patients with complex orthopaedic conditions including revision hip replacements, spinal surgery and upper limb surgery. This role is ideally suited to an existing or emerging band 6 occupational therapist.
We are dedicated to supporting staff members to upskill in both clinical and non-clinical areas of practice. You will have excellent development opportunities, be well supported by your clinical and professional OT supervisor, have access to CPD opportunities, as well as leadership support.
Main duties of the job To provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service for clients with a wide variety of complex and multiple disabilities within the speciality of adult orthopaedics in a busy ward setting. To independently assess and treat patients through the acute post-operative phase of inpatient care, including short stay patients and inpatient rehabilitation. To promote the occupational therapy role and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the team. To effectively work alongside colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team to achieve the patients' goals and facilitate safe transition from hospital to discharge destination. To adopt and promote a culture of continuous learning and personal development. To teach and supervise junior members of the team, therapy technicians and occupational therapy students. To contribute to service improvement to maintain high-quality clinical care. To deputise for the Band 7 lead occupational therapist as appropriate, including attending meetings and performing managerial and clinical tasks. This post will be part of a weekend Occupational Therapy service supporting discharges and rehabilitation across the inpatient ward.
About us RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world-leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world-leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training, and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link:
RNOH Website .
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD and PS for details.
Job Purpose summary To assess and treat routine and highly complex patients in the adult orthopaedic team, to teach junior staff and students and support in developing the service. To provide cover for administrative, managerial, and clinical tasks in the temporary absence of another member of the team, as appropriate to own level of experience.
Person Specification Analytical & Judgment Skills Essential Clinical reasoning skills
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential 3 years minimum post qualification experience, including 6 months relevant clinical experience to the post. 6 months NHS experience. Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registered with the HCPC. Evidence of relevant CPD. Supervision experience and Teaching experience. Knowledge of biomechanical, cognitive behavioural and neurological treatment approaches applicable to clinical area.
Desirable Experience with staff appraisal. Experience with clinical audit and outcome measures. Previous experience at Band 6. Awareness of some specialist equipment relevant to the post. Wheelchair assessment. Discharge planning. Member of the RCOT or recognised equivalent.
Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Good written and spoken English. Able to communicate with a variety of people, occasionally in emotional distress. Understanding of team dynamics in relation to MDT working.
Desirable Presentation skill.
Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Good organisation of self and time. Willingness to take appropriate level of responsibility. Flexibility and punctuality.
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development and Responsibility for Research & Development Desirable Clinical audit and outcome measure experience and Active interest in evidence-based practice and research.
Employer details Employer name Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Brockley Hill Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP
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392-RNOH-1135
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We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Occupational Therapy department at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. This role is part of a well-established adult orthopaedic team providing tailored, individualised care to patients with complex orthopaedic conditions including revision hip replacements, spinal surgery and upper limb surgery. This role is ideally suited to an existing or emerging band 6 occupational therapist.
We are dedicated to supporting staff members to upskill in both clinical and non-clinical areas of practice. You will have excellent development opportunities, be well supported by your clinical and professional OT supervisor, have access to CPD opportunities, as well as leadership support.
Main duties of the job To provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service for clients with a wide variety of complex and multiple disabilities within the speciality of adult orthopaedics in a busy ward setting. To independently assess and treat patients through the acute post-operative phase of inpatient care, including short stay patients and inpatient rehabilitation. To promote the occupational therapy role and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the team. To effectively work alongside colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team to achieve the patients' goals and facilitate safe transition from hospital to discharge destination. To adopt and promote a culture of continuous learning and personal development. To teach and supervise junior members of the team, therapy technicians and occupational therapy students. To contribute to service improvement to maintain high-quality clinical care. To deputise for the Band 7 lead occupational therapist as appropriate, including attending meetings and performing managerial and clinical tasks. This post will be part of a weekend Occupational Therapy service supporting discharges and rehabilitation across the inpatient ward.
About us RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world-leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world-leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training, and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link:
RNOH Website .
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD and PS for details.
Job Purpose summary To assess and treat routine and highly complex patients in the adult orthopaedic team, to teach junior staff and students and support in developing the service. To provide cover for administrative, managerial, and clinical tasks in the temporary absence of another member of the team, as appropriate to own level of experience.
Person Specification Analytical & Judgment Skills Essential Clinical reasoning skills
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential 3 years minimum post qualification experience, including 6 months relevant clinical experience to the post. 6 months NHS experience. Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registered with the HCPC. Evidence of relevant CPD. Supervision experience and Teaching experience. Knowledge of biomechanical, cognitive behavioural and neurological treatment approaches applicable to clinical area.
Desirable Experience with staff appraisal. Experience with clinical audit and outcome measures. Previous experience at Band 6. Awareness of some specialist equipment relevant to the post. Wheelchair assessment. Discharge planning. Member of the RCOT or recognised equivalent.
Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Good written and spoken English. Able to communicate with a variety of people, occasionally in emotional distress. Understanding of team dynamics in relation to MDT working.
Desirable Presentation skill.
Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Good organisation of self and time. Willingness to take appropriate level of responsibility. Flexibility and punctuality.
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development and Responsibility for Research & Development Desirable Clinical audit and outcome measure experience and Active interest in evidence-based practice and research.
Employer details Employer name Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Brockley Hill Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
392-RNOH-1135
#J-18808-Ljbffr
