Speciality Occupational Therapist - Acute General Medicine

Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in older people to join our integrated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team. You will assess and treat patients on admission to hospital, lead on service development, and supervise staff and students within a supportive MDT.

You will work with colleagues across neurology, trauma, musculoskeletal and respiratory specialties to maximise recovery and discharge

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration is mandatory for practice.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care for older adults on acute wards.
• Lead and supervise therapy staff and students within the MDT.
• Contribute to audit, service development and standards of practice.
• Support seven-day service delivery and workforce planning.
• deputise for the Team Lead and coordinate the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervision

Communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

CPD

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Band 7 Occupational therapist with a specialist interest in older people to join our supportive and friendly integrated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team.

You will need to have excellent knowledge and application of the evidence base relating to common pathologies such as ageing, falls, and frailty, and the ability to apply your knowledge from a number of disciplines, including neurology, trauma, musculoskeletal, and respiratory areas. You will undertake a comprehensive assessment of need, deliver interventions to optimise the recovery of older people during their acute hospital stay, and prepare them to return home and facilitate others in completing this. You will need to demonstrate high levels of professionalism and strong communication skills to work effectively, both as a Team Lead and as a team member working with the MDT and teams external to the trust.

As a valued member of the team, you will be proactive in service development and audit with support from the Oxford Allied Health Professions. We are committed to providing a learning environment where innovation and progressive practice are valued and developed, with strong links to local Universities for developmental opportunities.

Full-time, Part-time considered.

Main duties of the job

• To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to effectively assess, goal plan and treat patients following admission to hospital and strive to maximise their independence and quality of life.
• Use expert knowledge and skills to contribute to strategic planning and development of the Therapy Service in the management of the older person.
• To supervise and teach recently registered professionals, support workers, therapy students and members of the MDT.
• Supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and is responsible for implementing changes within the Acute General Medicine and Gerontology teams, and the setting and monitoring standards of practice.
• To take an active part in the team's extended hours and seven-day working roster to maximise the access and delivery of older adult rehabilitation.
• Deputise for service lead, implement workforce strategy and responsible for recruitment.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details of clinical, management, Education, research, and general responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Health Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of the ability to take a proactive approach to learning and development of own practice at a level expected for a specialist post

Experience

• Previous experience of working in General Medicine and Gerontology wards
• Diverse clinical experience including core areas of practice, such as gerontology, neuroscience, orthopaedics and rehabilitation.
• Experience of working as part of an integrated therapy team and multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of managing a large caseload of complex patients with minimal senior support
• Experience deputising for Team Lead post and co-ordinating a team
• Student supervision / clinical education
• Experience of quality assurance and audit
• Understanding and application of the current evidence-base supporting the care and reablement of older adults living with frailty

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).