B6 Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Job summary

To support flow within the system, Leicestershire Partnership Trust has opened a new ward at Coalville Community Hospital. This is a discharge to assess ward with the aim of improving outcomes for our patients to enable them to be discharged home with appropriate levels of support in place.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will gain experience of establishing a new ward and developing new ways of working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

We are looking for candidates who have have a passion for physical rehabilitation of the older adult. You will possess excellent communicationand problem-solving skills and have a positive approach to MDT working. There is the opportunity to be involved in establishing new ways of working and measuring outcomes whilst being supported by a Band 7 OT and Physio on site.

LPT offers a comprehensive mandatory training programme and thesuccessful candidate will also be supported to undertake regular clinicalsupervision, participate in CPD activities and develop any specific areas ofinterest. There are opportunities to undertake further research or supportQuality Improvement projects.

Ifyou have the passion and drive to have a positive impact on the health and well-beingof our patients, we would love to hear from you.

Freeparking is available on site.

Thebus transport network has a stop nearby.

TheTrust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunitiesare available.

Main duties of the job

To provide patient centred, goal directed rehabilitation and effectively undertake discharge planning.

To work closely with the team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Technical Instructors and the wider MDT.

To work with the MDT to maintain high standards of care.

If you have any questions or wish to find out more details, please contact: Claire Turvey, Professional Lead Occupational Therapist, Community Health Service at

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in working with us please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in the specialist area and the treatment interventions available. Experience of working as an OT in relevant area or shows evidence of transferable skills. Experience of supervising junior staff, students, and / or support staff. Experience of research, audit and quality improvement. Demonstrate an ability to take a lead and work in partnership with other members of the MDT. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others performance.

Standard Requirements

Essential

Evidence of understanding the principles of equality and diversity. Evidence of understanding the principles of confidentiality and data protection. Evidence of understanding the needs of service users of the Trust.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council. Additional specialist post graduate training relevant to clinical area.

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