Rotational Occupational Therapist

5 days ago


Chertsey, United Kingdom Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We currently have an opportunity for occupational therapists to join our rotations at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) based in Chertsey, Surrey.

Applications are welcome from:

Occupational therapy students due to qualify, Qualified therapists waiting for HCPC registration Those who already have experience and are looking to embrace something new. Internationally qualified occupational therapists (with or without HCPC registration

Flexible working requests will be considered at the point of interview.

Our rotations are 4 months in duration and include:

Cardiorespiratory Medicine Surgery Emergency services and admission avoidance General Medicine Trauma orthopaedics Hyper-acute/acute stroke unit Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for Stroke (community based, mainly NW Surrey, with remote working

The rotations will offer you the opportunity to work within different settings and with varied MDT professionals allowing you to develop your core clinical skills and development of yourself.

There is an established formal supervision and appraisal process, as well as robust in-house training within each team. The therapies department embraces the development of our own staff to progress their career within the department

ASPH offers a seven-day service across some teams and you will be expected to participate in seven day working as per service requirements.

Main duties of the job

Manage an inpatient or community caseload including using respiratory, medical, neurological and orthopaedic skills.

Complete patient assessments in a ward setting or community setting, formulate problem lists and provide appropriate therapy input to facilitate a safe discharge.

Contribute to board rounds or goal planning meetings to ensure that patients get the right treatment, at the right time in the right place.

Communicate with fellow therapists and other MDT members such as nurses, consultants, specialists.

Treatment and management of patients requiring post-operative protocols and ensuring that patients follow their rehabilitation pathways.

Actively participate in regular supervision and service development, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements.

Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients known to our service.

Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates will need to have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, or due to qualify shortly.

The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application

Communication / Relationship Skills

To communicate effectively with colleagues and MDT regarding patient care. To maintain accurate records in line with the standards and policies. To gather and disseminate information where appropriate. To manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.

Analytical / Judgment skills

To carry out assessment and formulate treatment plans using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice. To work within your scope of practice and seek support when required.

Personal and people development

To attend all relevant training to maintain competency and confidence. To supervise physiotherapy students or therapy assistants. To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee.

Health, safety and security

To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action. To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.

Education

To participate in the professional development and training of self and other therapists. To undertake clinical reasoning and problem patient sessions. To participate in relevant training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.

Research/Audit/Quality

To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness. To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.

IT

To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.

Further information and general responsibilities

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work To ensure confidentiality at all times To take part in the weekend service on a rota basis as required. Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

Essential

Experience in core areas of respiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal conditions Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

Experience of working in an acute NHS trust

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrate the ability to carry out a wide range of assessment and treatment interventions in a holistic manner Effective communication skills - verbal, written and computer literate Ability to reflect and identify own learning needs

Desirable

Leadership skills

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