Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-0234DCB-A
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- William Harvey Hospital
- Town
- Ashford
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in T&O
Band 7
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our T&O inpatient Team at the William Harvey Hospital. The successful candidate will be working alongside colleagues within the team providing a high quality service to a variety of patients within Trauma and Orthopaedic wards, extending into the wider community setting. There will also be the opportunity to work in collaboration with therapy colleagues in the wider team and across the trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who is looking for a new challenge in helping to continually develop the service and who wants to develop their people management skills with support from the Clinical Lead Therapist and senior colleagues.
Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Supporting Site Lead and Clinical Lead in providing a high quality therapy service to a range of people to ensure a safe, efficient and effective discharge home with appropriate referrals into the community setting.
Collaborative working with the MDT to ensure efficient patient flow through prioritising the caseload and supporting therapy colleagues to organise their caseload appropriately.
Supporting the team in their development and assisting in the day to day running of the therapy service.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 years post graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
- Fieldwork educator
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Audit
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Teaching/facilitating training
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Up to date therapeutic moving and handling skills
- Good IT knowledge
- Effective and strong team player
Desirable criteria
- Competent Presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of Professional Issues and recent development in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
- Knowledge of up to date clinical/ evidence based practice
- Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts
Desirable criteria
- Member of a special interest group related to field
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered
- BSc Occupational Therapy
Desirable criteria
- Leadership Training
- Member of a Professional Group
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage
Essential criteria
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to cope with change and use initiative
Other
Essential criteria
- To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites
Desirable criteria
- Hold a clean UK Driver's Licence
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrea Reid
- Job title
- Inpatient Therapy Site Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825 053569
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