[ref. q30148117] Senior Occupational Therapist - Chesterfield
Job overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our new Stroke/Critical Care rotation.
You will be supported by the Band 7 OT for Stroke/Critical Care and be working closely with a team of qualified and non-qualified Occupational Therapy colleagues across the pathways. You will also be working closely with other AHP colleagues within Stroke and Critical Care.
The successful candidate will advocate for patients and contribute to the rehabilitation MDT/goal setting. You will continue to work with these patients to formulate a safe discharge plan into the community. You will contribute to the development of critical care rehabilitation services for patients along the pathway.
For the Critical Care rotation, the successful applicant will work alongside a strong multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Practitioners to provide early rehabilitation of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial assessment and interventions.
Main duties of the job
For the stroke rotation, the successful applicant will work in a dedicated OT team, alongside a supportive MDT, to deliver Occupational Therapy as part of a 7-day service. Predominantly based on a combined Stroke Unit, the team treat patients in the hyper-acute, acute and rehabilitation stages of their Stroke admission.The team also provide an Early Supported Discharge service which provides outreach therapy services from the Stroke Unit, enabling patients to continue therapy with staff at home following discharge. The team is committed to delivering high standards of care across the whole patient pathway in line with National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke.
As well as providing care for Stroke patients, the team also treat patients with other Neurological conditions within the Trust.
We are seeking applications from individuals with a passion for providing rehabilitation for people with Neurological conditions. Time management skills are essential; as well as the ability to be flexible to be able to manage a mixed acute and rehab caseload in a busy setting.Excellent communication skills will be key, as you will be working with patients and their families in stressful and complex situations. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to team working both within OT and the wider MDT.
We are commissioned to provide a seven-day service, so flexibility to work weekends will be required.
Working for our organisation
The Trust is committed to supporting and developing staff through the appraisal and supervision process. Band 6 staff have individual supervision and peer support as well as access to training and competency packages.
As a trust we offer- onsite parking,
- wellbeing hub
- counselling,
- onsite exercise classes,
- the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
- a number of refreshment outlets,
- onsite post office
- cash machines,
- fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
- outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks As department we offer:
- apprenticeship schemes,
- departmental emotional support,
- regular catch ups with head of department
- regular supervision
- yearly appraisal
- in-service training programmes
- formal and informal support
The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, you’ll be able to make a huge difference.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
Visits to the department are welcomed. For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon, Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648) or Elizabeth McAndrew, Lead Occupational Therapist (01246 512181)
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria- Qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree or diploma level.
- Relevant post-graduate training
- HCPC registered
- APPLE accreditation
- Evidence of recent CPD specific to specialty
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant post graduate experience of working in the Neurology and/or Critical Care specialty
- The ability to formulate and evaluate treatment programmes and discharge procedures (in line with OT practice and ethics)
- Understanding of complex discharge issues and the needs of carers
- Participation in service development, research and audit
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching/supervising staff and students
- Specific skills relating to the post including knowledge of medical conditions and their management
- Evidence of MDT working
- Experience in acute physical setting
- Experience of rehabilitation practice and ethos
- Community experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Involvement in department, Trust and NHS wide initatives
- Demonstrates an understanding of issues impacting on Health Care
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Good ICT skills
- Experience of project work relating to service developments
- High levels of clinical knowledge within the Neurology and/or Critical Care OT specialism
- Demonstrate involvement in clinical audit
- Demonstrate core knowledge in management of patients in the wider acute inpatient setting
- Completion of post-graduate CPD course within clinical specialism
- Experience of developing and supervising staff
- Experience of supervising undergraduate Occupational Therapy students
- Problem-solving ability
- Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD
- Involvement in service/interdisciplinary development
- Experience of supervision/appraisal
- Understanding of audit service review/development
- Experience of supervising other staff/students
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates resillience
- Adaptable
- Team worker
- Teaching skills
- Evidence of self development
- Evidence of work as reflective practitioner
- Demonstrates a professional attitude
- Demonstrates understanding of and interest in the key elements of the role
- Evidence of service promotion
CARE Values
Essential criteria- Demonstrates our Proud to CARE values
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
COVID19 Vaccination
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.
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