Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our excellent Regional Wessex Neurosciences Centre at University Hospital Southampton.
This post is a full time (1 wte) or part time ( WTE) opportunity working primarily in neurosurgery & neurology services, however, is part of the wider neurosciences team, with close links to the hyper acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation, and spinal service.This allows staff to gain a wider experience and knowledge across neurosciences according to the service needs, with the possibility of working in the other clinical areas in future.Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.
To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a skilled and dynamic occupational therapist to provide senior clinical and operational leadership, alongside the current senior therapists within the UHS neurosciences team and assist with strategic development of the therapy service within neurosciences.
You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department.
You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training.
You will be part of a large department of over 300wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who wishes to progress their career to specialise in neurosciences.
You will be completing specialised neuro-specific assessments, goal-directed treatments & multi-therapy discharge planning.
You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGHs.
We are looking for a forward-thinking Occupational Therapist who is passionate about high quality patient centred care within the field of neurosciences.
You will need excellent communication skills & the ability to work flexibly to accommodate the ever-changing nature of an acute & complex environment.
You will be responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload as well as supporting & supervising B3-5 therapy staff & students.
All our therapy staff are required to be able to undertake flexible working over a 7-day period.
This post is suitable for a B5 OT looking to advance to B6, or a B6 who wishes to specialise in the field of neurosciences.
We have an extensive induction programme, an established area specific in-service training programme as well as a robust OT neuro-specific training with a focus on developing & sharing best practice across the Wessex region.
There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support.
There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working.
Essential skills- Holds an OT qualification and HCPC registration- Experience working with patients with neurological conditions, completing neuro assessments- Experience working in the acute hospital setting, ideally across a variety of clinical areas and conditions- Has experience in assessing for, and fitting, a wide range of equipment, including pressure relief and hoists.- Can adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, with good time management skills.- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills- Enjoys, and thrives, when working within a team- On application form demonstrates a clear desire to work within UHS therapy services- On application form demonstrates a clear desire to work in acute servicesDesirable skills- Involvement in service developments and facilitating change- Evidence of emerging leadership skills- Evidence of providing teaching to wider MDT, therapy teams and students- Has experience in supervising other staff or students.- We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.
If you are enthusiastic, innovative OT, happy to work in a fast-paced, acute environment, we would love to hear from you.
If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Current HCPC registration Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology Experience of fitting a range of equipment Experience of working with support staff Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients Evidence of continuing professional development Previous experience within relevant clinical area Skills and competencies Essential Communication Time management Prioritisation Diplomacy Taking the initative