Rotational Occupational Therapist
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, England
Job ID : 664671513253525054494c646e465a5049513d3d
Job Description :
Band 5
Job overview
The successful applicants will join our established band 5 rotations at NUH working with dynamic, forward thinking teams . We offer multiple rotations including Medicine and Surgery, Health Care of Older People, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurology and Spinals, Paediatrics, Surgical and Critical Care, Medicine and Cancer, Stroke, and Neuro rehab across two hospital sites in Nottingham.
This post would be suitable for those looking to work within a Trust with the support and supervision of an experienced and dynamic team of OTs. We invite applications from both OTs graduating in the summer and those with previous experience.
Our NUH Therapy department is committed to supporting your development, including a Preceptorship training and support programme, reflective Action Learning Sets with peers and ongoing CPD for all band 5s.
NUH supports seven day working to benefit patients and you will be required to work flexibly across seven days and across campuses within this post.
Main duties of the job
The post is that of a Band 5 Occupational Therapist on a 6 monthly rotational scheme.
As a Band 5 OT you will be required to work autonomously and hold a caseload of patients. Within all clinical areas we offer a variety of assessments and treatment interventions to our patients and take a lead on efficient and effective discharge planning. You will need to have an enthusiastic approach, be forward- thinking and have a problem-solving approach to patient management. You will also require good time management and prioritisation skills. You will also need to work effectively with MDT colleagues to provide an efficient and effective OT service to our patients, supporting NUH Trust’s objectives. You will be supervised and supported by a senior Occupational Therapist within the team.
Working for our organisation
As a large acute teaching hospital over two main sites, NUH has a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers in healthcare.
Therapies and Rehabilitation Services is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 600 staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists, and our other staff encompass professionals such as nurses, psychologists, administrative and clerical and support workers. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To work in line with the occupational therapy service core purpose.
2. To comply with clinical minimum standards and criteria set within the occupational therapy service.
3. To work only within the area of competence agreed in liaison with the respective supervisor and to seek training, help and/or guidance on all other occasions.
4. To maintain and update personal knowledge, taking responsibility for evidencing continuing personal development (CPD) as required by the Health Care professions Council (HCPC).
5. All staff working under the title of "occupational therapist" must maintain registration as a member of the HCPC and subscribe to membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
6. To demonstrate professional behaviour at all times in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (2005) and the College of Occupational Therapists series "Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice" (2003).
7. To comply with both legal requirements and the occupational therapy guidelines on documentation and confidentiality.
8. To comply with all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
9. To comply with all occupational therapy service procedures, guidelines and protocols.
10. To participate actively in the Personal Development Review (PDR) process, whether as an appraiser or an appraisee using the Trust’s PDR documentation.
11. Support the training of occupational therapy students on practice placement as agreed with the named practice placement educator for a named student.
12. To maintain appropriate statistical returns as required.
13. To maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the occupational therapy service, the main departments and satellite areas.
14. To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Dip COT or BSc (Hons) OT
- Current state registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates relevant experience and transferable skills (relevant to area of work).
- Demonstrates reflection on previous practice and learning outcomes.
- Experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g. patients, carers, other professionals).
- Experience in following procedures, policies and guidelines (e.g. documentation).
Comm'n and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, clearly and appropriately
- Demonstrates an understanding and respect for the individual
Analytical & judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process
- Demonstrates competencies in OT core skills
- Problem solving skills
Planning & Organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates self management skills (time management/prioritising)
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Sound back care and handling skills
- Experience of using Information Technology
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a commitment to Lifelong learning
- Enthusiastic
- Commitment to support the Trust's values
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.
Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
Company Details :
Name : Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
CEO : Amanda Pritchard
Headquarter : London, United Kingdom
Revenue : $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size : 10000+ Employees
Type : Government
Primary Industry : Insurance Carriers
Sector Name : Insurance
Year Founded : 1946
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