Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner - medicine/oncology team

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante se présente pour un Assistant Practitioner Band 4 au sein de l'équipe de thérapie occupationnelle en médecine et oncologie. Vous serez impliqué dans l'évaluation, le traitement et la réhabilitation de patients ayant des besoins complexes, tout en travaillant avec une équipe multidisciplinaire. Ce rôle exige une motivation et une capacité d'adaptation dans un environnement dynamique, avec des contributions aux quarts de week-end et jours fériés.

Benefits

Opportunités de développement personnel

Travail au sein d'une équipe diversifiée

Qualifications

• Expérience avec des patients en médecine et oncologie, y compris soins en fin de vie.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe.
• Compétences en communication avec les patients et l'équipe multidisciplinaire.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer et planifier la réhabilitation des patients.
• Gérer un caseload et travailler de manière autonome.
• Maintenir une communication efficace avec les patients et l'équipe.

Skills

Motivation

Adaptabilité

Travail en équipe

Education

Expérience en thérapies dans un cadre de santé ou social

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner in the Medicine and Oncology Occupational Therapy Team, based at the City Campus.

You will be involved in assessing, treating, and rehabilitating patients with complex physical and cognitive needs, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support patient discharge from hospital. Some clerical and administrative tasks, such as record-keeping, filing, and photocopying, will also be required. You are expected to work independently.

We seek an individual with experience in therapies within a health or social care setting. You should enjoy working with medicine and oncology patients, including end-of-life care. The role requires motivation, adaptability to changing priorities in a busy environment, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

This position also involves contributing to weekend and bank holiday shifts as part of our rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will collaborate with Occupational Therapists covering respiratory, renal, oncology, and haematology wards.

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Involvement in assessment, progression, and discharge planning, implementing rehabilitation programs delegated by registered staff.
2. Managing your own caseload, working independently and with the team.
3. Gathering information about patients' home circumstances, conducting functional assessments, ordering equipment, and planning discharges.
4. Working with diverse patient groups, including those with long-term conditions or receiving end-of-life care.
5. Assisting patients in managing symptoms related to their conditions.
6. Providing informal supervision to junior staff and contributing to student placements and team training.
7. Performing non-clinical duties such as photocopying and filing.
8. Maintaining excellent communication with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, NUH is one of the largest employers in the city, supporting local health and wellbeing. We lead in research, education, and innovation.

Join our team at NUH, where we value diversity and welcome new ideas to enhance our team and deliver world-class healthcare. We offer extensive personal development opportunities to turn your job into a fulfilling career.

The Occupational Therapy service is part of the Therapies, Outpatients and Phlebotomy Services (TOPS) Directorate within the Specialist Clinical Services care group. Our diverse team of around 1,000 staff includes physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists, and speech and language therapists. Leadership is provided by a Chief AHP and a supportive directorate leadership team, with dedicated Practice Development Therapists to support career growth.

We encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals and those with disabilities to promote better representation at NUH.