Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care and Surgery with Neurology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 292-5825799-ASL-D
- Employer
- The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Alexandra Hospital
- Town
- Harlow
- Salary
- £45,753 - £52,067 per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist for ED, Frailty and Short Stay Assessment
NHS AfC: Band 7
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.
Our values
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) promise to our patients, as identified by our three values which will contribute to improving our patients’ experiences, is:
Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts.
Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both.
Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with previous experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy jointly lead our urgent care team.
You will be responsible for the provision of our service to the emergency department, OPAL unit, same day emergency care unit and short stay assessment areas.
The team will include Occupational Therapy staff at all levels, and this post will provide an exciting opportunity for the development of inter-professional skills, working closely with other disciplines, especially our physiotherapy staff and community partners.
You will build on clinical knowledge by having previous experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy within an acute care setting as well as ED experience. There will be a responsibility to take on deputy duties within this role to support the Therapies Manager in the day to day running of the department.
This is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week. Working pattern can be negotiated on appointment into the role but will include weekend working.
Main duties of the job
On a daily basis to provide skilled team leadership in planning and delivering the high standards of Therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice to patients within the ED, OPAL and Short Stay wards
To work as part of an integrated therapy service with both OT and physio professionals
To take a major role in the advanced assessment and management of patients within this specialty who may have a complex presentation and / or a multi-pathology presentation, determining best delivery of care, in conjunction with the MDT
To work as an autonomous professional according to the Royal College of Occupational Therapist “Code of Conduct” and “Standards of Occupational Therapy”, and the HCPC regulations.
To undertake service reviews / audits in order to evaluate quality, efficiency and outcomes with a view to implementing change of practice, to ensure that a high standard of clinical practice and patient care is maintained
To develop relationships with professional colleagues locally, regionally and nationally if required to develop clinical pathways relevant to the speciality
Take a lead role in the supervision and appraisal of Qualified and non-qualified therapists & students to graduate level, including training for MDT staff in the therapeutic care of patients within this specialty.
To champion core principles of Home First approach and discharge home to assess model.
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to our brand new hospital. You’ll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.
Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an ‘outstanding’ organisation.
It’s never been a better time to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree / Diploma Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist
- Evidence of relevant CPD at postgraduate level education.
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCOT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as a Band 6 in a broad range of specialities including respiratory, neurological, Community working, oncology, Older people/elderly rehab, Medicine & general surgery, Orthopaedics, Falls, Pain and posture management, Neurology, Dementia, and respiratory conditions
- Experience of working in an acute hospital as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or MDT
- Experience in supervision, mentorship and appraisal of students and junior staff
- Relevant clinical experience managing difficult conversations.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Silk
- Job title
- Head of Therapies
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01279 978564
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