Senior Occupational Therapist

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a substantive Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Surgery team. The post welcomes a Senior OT or Band 5 ready to progress to Band 6, to help deliver care across colorectal, vascular, general surgery, gynaecology, urology and plastics.

The role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) within a dynamic, teaching and research hospital environment, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner with ability to manage complex cases.
• Experience in surgical OT settings or broad surgical rotation is advantageous.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• provide a flexible and comprehensive service to a designated area
• independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for patients with complex needs incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity
• assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting
• provide advice and information to patients/carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issued
• carry out day to day supervision of qualified and unqualified staff

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Discharge planning

Supervision

Job description

Due to career development of our existing staff and developments within our services we have opportunity for a substantive band 6 Occupational Therapist within our department. We are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist or Band 5 ready to progress to Band 6 to join our team and help us to ensure that we meet the Trust’s vision to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most.

The Band 6 provides an excellent opportunity for occupational therapists to continue broadening their skills and to develop greater knowledge & skill sharing across teams. This role will be based within the surgery team covering all surgical wards. This is a developing service supported by the OT clinical specialist in surgery, typically covering Colorectal, Vascular, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, & Plastics

The Occupational Therapy service at NNUH has over 90 members of staff committed to providing a high- quality patient care across all specialisms. We have a dynamic working environment where two days are never the same. There is the opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals, requiring the many areas of occupational therapy, skills and knowledge in order to have a positive impact at a time when it is needed most.

As An Autonomous Practitioner, You Will

• provide a flexible and comprehensive service to a designated area
• independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for patients with complex needs incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity
• assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting
• provide advice and information to patients/carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issued
• carry out day to day supervision of qualified and unqualified staff

You Will Have

• Exposure to and the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload across surgery with the support and training to develop and embed expertise.
• Access to regular and culturally embedded supervision with more experienced members of the therapy team, as well as very close working and learning links with the wider department.
• The opportunity to work across a variety of in- patient areas and into the community as part of a broad and diverse rotation.

Full time: 37.5 hrs per week

Interview date: to be confirmed

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Dix Job title: AHP OT Therapy Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603 646073