Senior Occupational Therapist
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If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
Felixstowe Community Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist. Felixstowe Community Hospital is one of three East Suffolk Community Hospitals alongside Bluebird Lodge and Aldeburgh Community Hospital, working in close partnership with Ipswich Hospital as part of the wider ESNEFT NHS Trust.You will be based at Felixstowe Community Hospital with the opportunity to experience working at all three community hospital sites.
You will work as part of the close knit therapy team consisting of a therapy team lead, physiotherapist and a therapy assistant practitioner, to promote the discharge to assess pathway for in-patients and support optimising patient outcomes through a rehabilitative and reablement approach.You will also work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team of Modern matrons, doctors, ward nurses, social care workers and the Ipswich Hospital transfer of care hub.
We are looking for a proactive Occupational Therapist with commitment and enthusiasm, who has a passion to work as part of a team to progress patient’s rehabilitation goals and use a range of therapy interventions to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges.Felixstowe Community Hospital also has dedicated delirium beds to support patients with more complex cognitive needs, providing an excellent opportunity for Occupational Therapists to utilise their specialist cognitive assessment and rehabilitation skills.
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Main duties of the job- 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.
Working for our organisation
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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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post is 30 hours per week, with some flexibility over the working pattern within a minimum of 4 days per week – this will be discussed and with the confirmed successful candidate. ESNEFT proudly supports the training and development of its workforce and opportunities for both internal and external professional training will be provided.
If you are an experienced, forward thinking and positive Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge in a beautiful and welcoming setting by the sea, then this is the post for you!
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- • BSc / MSc Occupational therapy
- • HCPC Registered / Occupational therapy
- • post registration courses
- • Non-clinical courses
- • LEO / leadership
- • Student educator course
- • RCOT membership
Experience
Essential criteria- • 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
- • Supervision of students in any environment
- • Clinical Audit
- • Member of specialist interest group
Knowledge
Essential criteria- • Extended knowledge of OT process
- • Current evidence based practice
- • Detailed anatomy and physiology relevant to the speciality
- • Equipment to support patient independence
- • Falls re-education
- • Benefits of exercise and education
- • Supervisory / appraisal skills
- • Knowledge of local community agencies, services and resources.
Skills
Essential criteria- • Willingness to be flexible to meet service needs over a 7 day service with extended working hours
- • Teaching skills
- • Driving licence
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
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Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.