Band 6 Rotational Orthopaedic -Occupational Therapist

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

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Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic therapist to join our friendly and supportive team, consisting of experienced Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers.

This post offers a varied role for the successful candidate offering the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills as an Occupational Therapist alongside supporting the OT Team Lead in service improvement tasks. The therapy team is integral to the ward, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to assess and treat patients throughout their hospital stay.

In the Trauma & Orthopaedic team at Barnet, you will assist patients to return home safely following traumatic injuries including upper limb, lower limb and spinal fractures. You will provide essential rehabilitation to improve patients' function post-operatively to be able to regain their baseline independence and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload effectively, by utilising a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills, with support from the Team Lead OT.
• Carry out comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments, including complex standardised assessments and risk assessments.
• Plan and carry out individual Occupational Therapy treatment programmes which reflect the patient's needs and goals.
• Evaluate treatment and use reflective practice to improve patient care.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills and apply these when considering the use of equipment and adaptations to maximise independence
• Be flexible to fluctuating priorities and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
• To demonstrate effective and efficient discharge planning skills.
• Apply excellent communication skills with patients, carers and MDT colleagues, including attending daily board rounds, MDT and other meetings.
• Teach, supervise and appraise junior staff and students, whilst being supported by highly skilled and experiences senior staff.
• To have an active role in developing the Orthopaedic service including quality improvement and service development.

This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hour) position. The post holder will also be required to work bank holidays and weekends, in line with the department’s 7-day working policy.

Working for our organisation

The Therapy Service is passionate about developing and delivering world class care, and will provide training and development opportunities, including supervision and appraisal, to ensure you are supported in your role. There is a strong education ethos with various in-service training programs and frequent opportunities to learn from other disciplines both formally and informally. Applicants with a commitment to lifelong learning will be fully supported and given ample opportunity to take part in quality improvement and finding ways to improve staff satisfaction and patient outcomes. The post holder will uphold the Royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients, and patients alike so that everyone within the trust can feel:

• Welcome all of the time
• Confident because we are clearly communicating
• Respected and cared for
• Reassured that they are always in safe hands

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBTQ+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full details of the job duties/responsibilities can be found in the attached job description document and are summarised below:

• The Band 6 Occupational therapist will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and work in accordance with the standards, policies, and procedures established within the trust.
• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions.
• To provide an advanced standard of therapy assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload within the area of Elective Orthopaedics and Trauma and Orthopaedics to patients, carers and families without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from team leads is available when required.
• Effectively communicate with other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers as well as patients' families, carers and employers.
• To supervise, teach and appraise Band 5 therapists and support workers.
• To supervise occupational therapy students on practice placements.
• To take an active role in and contribute to service improvement projects that will enhance the service.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Current HCPC Registration.
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstration of commitment to life long learning.

• UK driving license.
• Fieldwork Education Certificate.

Experience

• Post registration experience relevant to clinical area including work in an acute health setting and discharge planning.
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas of practice.

• Experience in supervising/teaching staff/student/volunteer.
• Relevant other associated work experience.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to relate clinical knowledge to practice.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to use supervision constructively.
• Ability to problem solve and use clinical reasoning.
• Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and delegate.

• Computer skills.
• Group facilitation skills.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Understanding of needs of client group.
• Evidence of up to date knowledge.
• Knowledge of principles of clinical governance.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
• Understanding of risks involved in working in clinical settings relevant to the post.

• Member of a Special Interest Group.
• Knowledge of current NHS and local issues.
• Knowledge of research process.
• Evidence of audit.
• Covid-19 Vaccination

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