Band 6
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Medicine & Surgery OT team based at QMC either permanently or on a 2 year, fixed-term contract or secondment. The role is predominantly clinical but also involves some service development.
The successful candidate will:
Have excellent clinical skills across a wide range of areas that enable them to assess, treat and deliver rehabilitation to patients with a variety of different clinical presentations,
Have a proven track-record of managing complex discharges whilst taking steps to mitigate and manage risk.
Be committed to delivering person-centred care whilst simultaneously optimising patient flow in the acute setting.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members to deliver high quality patient care and outcomes.
Be able to identify and address the development needs of less experienced and more junior colleagues.
Have experience of successful collaboration with other services and agencies across the Integrated Care System.
Demonstrate emotional intelligence and compassion in relation to patients, carers and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients with a variety of different presentations.
Manage complex discharges and support other team members to do the same.
Optimise patient flow.
Provide effective supervision to Band 5 OTs and support staff.
Deputise for Band 7 OTs as appropriate.
Work flexibly - including working rostered weekends.
Work alongside other members of the team to develop the service in line with evidence based practice.
Support student placements within the team.
Support the learning and development of other team members by providing formal and informal training and mentoring.
Work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary teams across all relevant wards and areas
Model professional behaviours and embody NUH Trust values
Champion a positive and inclusive team culture
Working for our organisation
The Medicine & Surgery OT team is committed to delivering high quality person-centred assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to our patients whilst optimising patient flow within the acute setting. We expect team members to work hard and contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture that supports high performance.
As a large acute teaching hospital over two main sites, NUH has a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers.
Therapies and Rehabilitation Services is one of the directorates that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over700 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.
We’ve made a clear commitment to our patients and staff that We Listen, We Care. We will do all we can to ensure our patients get the best possible care we can give them.
We want you to be proud to be part of the NUH team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will demonstrate advanced level occupational therapy skills in assessment and diverse interventions.
A willingness to learn and develop further, both clinically and professionally and to lead on this within the team is essential. The successful applicant must be open minded to new ways of working and lead on this. The ideal individual for this role needs to be flexible, dynamic and forward thinking. Strong leadership qualities are essential in this post.
You will be working as part of large inter and multi-professional teams who will give support and training for you to develop in this role to reach your full potential. Also, to advocate strongly for the OT role in the MDT setting. You will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously to an advanced level and provide support to other members of the team, including peers, Band 5 OT’s, including preceptees, support workers and students. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work flexibly to support the needs of the service.
See Job description and Person Specification for more information
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
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Experience
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Communication skills
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Analytical/Judgement skills
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Planning and organisation
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Physical skills
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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:
Previous experience in a care setting. Knowledge of working in a care setting. Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment.
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