Occupational Therapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Edingley CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our elderly rehabilitation and reablement teams at Lings Bar Hospital. The post involves assessing functional abilities, planning discharge, and delivering treatment programmes across acute, community, and D2A rotations with senior support from Band 6 staff.

The role requires HCPC registration, BSc or equivalent in OT, and a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in OT.
• HCPC Registration.
• Rehabilitation experience and MDT working.
• Varied rotational experience with elderly rehab.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and group work.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities and plan discharge home.
• Develop and implement OT treatment programmes for frail elders.
• Collaborate with MDT across wards and community settings.

Skills

Rehabilitation experience

MDT working

Elderly rehabilitation

Inpatient rehabilitation

Good communication skills

IT literacy

Team player

Self-management

CPD

Education

BSc or equivalent in OT

HCPC Registration

Job description

Are you someone who likes variety and lots of opportunity for learning? If the answer is yes then we have the perfect job for you in Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The OT role in Community Therapy is to assess peoples' functional abilities (e.g. PADL, DADL, transfers /mobility) and look at both compensatory and rehabilitative approaches to a person's care to enable them to meet their goals. The work varies daily as therapy is provided in the hospital and allows the OT to really see how people are manging their activities of daily living and safely plan for discharge home The Therapy Team at Lings Bar Hospital works across 3 x 24 bedded wards providing older adult rehabilitation and reablement care. There is a band 5 Physiotherapist, band 5 OT, Rehab Support Worker, Therapy Assistant and Activity Co-ordinator on each of the wards. A Band 6 OT and Physiotherapist provide senior support across the wards. The service is physical health for adults. We have a band 7 Therapy Team manager who manages Lings Bar Therapy Team, To provide Occupational Therapist assessments and treatment programmes to the frail and elderly population of Nottinghamshire. Actively participate in a wide ranging rotation, covering Acute Hospitals, Community Therapy, D2A and County Council working. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.,

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation, All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role, BSc or equivalent in OT
• HCPC Registration, Experience of working with older people
• Rehabilitation experience, Varied rotational experience
• MDT working
• Elderly rehabilitation
• Inpatient rehabilitation, Professional Codes of Conduct
• Knowledge of risk assessment
• Awareness of diversity
• Understand when to seek advice, Knowledge of principles of group work
• Pathology of Aging, Ability to adapt theory to practice
• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to self manage
• Ability to participate as a team member
• Meet requirements of CPD
• Flexible
• IT literacy, Evidence Based Practice
• Equipment/adaptations assessment and provision

Contractual Requirements

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

We are committed to your development and growth within Occupational Therapy. You will be supported throughout this fixed term contract with a comprehensive support package including supervision, peer support groups, skills to build in service training and more. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.