Senior Occupational Therapist

7 days ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Full time

Job summary

Due to career development of our existing staff and developments within our services we have exciting opportunities (static/rotational, substantive/fixed term) within our department. We are looking for Senior Occupational Therapists or Band 5's ready to progress to a Band 6 to join our team and help us to ensure that we meet the Trust's vision to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most.

We currently have a static opportunities within our Acute Response Team which services our Older Persons Medicine, General Medicine and a positions on our extensive rotation.

The Band 6 rotation provides an excellent opportunity for occupational therapists to continue broadening their skills and to develop greater knowledge & skill sharing across teams. Each rotation is 8 months long and there is the opportunity to rotate through all areas. The Band 6 rotation currently incorporates Neurosciences, Acute Medical Unit, Priority Assessment Unit, OPM short stay ward, General Medicine, Older Peoples Medicine, Oncology, Home-First Discharge to Assess Team , Orthopedics and Surgery.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to providing the post holders with the opportunity to develop current/ new skills with access to in-service training and professional development. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal; have access to peer support and encouragement to take an active role within your own continuing professional development.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will:

provide a flexible and comprehensive service to a designated area independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for patients with complex needs incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting provide advice and information to patients/carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issued carry out day to day supervision of qualified and unqualified staff

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Interview date: 3rd December 2024

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To maintain a high standard of professional practice, working within the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

2. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your own work including accountability for the management of patients in your care as an autonomous practitioner

3. To have knowledge of evidence as a base for practice, participate in service / multidisciplinary audit and research within the clinical area and use knowledge gained to achieve optimum outcomes for Occupational Therapy.

4. To prioritise own caseload

5. To independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for patients with complex needs incorporating personal, psychological and spiritual needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc OT Health Professions Council registration

Desirable

MSc OT

Experience

Essential

Specialist clinical knowledge and experience in the relevant clinical area within the acute setting Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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