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Senior Occupational Therapist - Aldeburgh
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Aldeburgh Community Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a fulltime permanent Band 6 or Band 5 developmental role (for the right candidate) Occupational Therapist for 37.5 hours per week. Aldeburgh Community Hospital is one of three East Suffolk Community Hospitals alongside Bluebird Lodge and Felixstowe Community Hospital working in close partnership with Ipswich Hospital and as part of the wider ESNEFT NHS Trust. The role is based at Aldeburgh Community Hospital with the opportunity to experience working at all three community hospital sites.
You will work as part of the therapy team consisting of a therapy team lead, physiotherapist, therapy assistant practitioners and generic workers, to promote the discharge to assess pathways for in-patients. You will also work alongside the multidisciplinary team of Modern matron, doctors, ward nurses, social care workers and Ipswich Hospital transfer of care hub
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with commitment and enthusiasm, who has a passion to work as part of a team to progress patients rehabilitation goals and use a range of therapy interventions to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- To be responsible alongside the multi-disciplinary team for daily caseload management of therapy interventions ensuring all patients receive timely, appropriate, effective treatment and discharge planning.
- In collaboration with the patient, planning and implementing single or a programme of interventions using treatment techniques to meet the patient's needs. These will be achieved using professional and theoretical knowledge, broad clinical knowledge, and clinical reasoning.
- To apply understanding of effects and impact of illness and disability on patient's abilities and provide advice and education regarding lifestyle changes / adaptations to their physical and social environment
- To participate in own and others continuous professional development, appraisal processes and other developmental activities according to professional registration and trust policies.
- To supervise and assist in the development of junior clinicians, non-qualified staff, and students on placement.
- To undertake audit of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • BSc / MSc Occupational therapy
- • HCPC Registered / Occupational therapy
Meini prawf dymunol
- • post registration courses
- • Non-clinical courses
- • LEO / leadership
- • Student educator course
- • RCOT membership
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- • Comprehensive range of junior rotations with experience of complex caseload management.
- • Experience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community.
- • Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- • Experience of rehabilitation of patients, falls assessment and discharge planning
Meini prawf dymunol
- • Supervision of students in any environment
- • Clinical Audit
- • Member of specialist interest group
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Extended knowledge of OT process
- • Current evidence based practice
- • Detailed anatomy and physiology relevant to the speciality
- • Equipment to support patient independence
Meini prawf dymunol
- • Falls re-education
- • Benefits of exercise and education
- • Supervisory / appraisal skills
- • Knowledge of local community agencies, services and resources.
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Willingness to be flexible to meet service needs over a 7 day service with extended working hours
Meini prawf dymunol
- • Teaching skills
- • Driving licence
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Victoria Riches
- Teitl y swydd
- Professional Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01473 712233
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