Band 6 Occupational Therapist- Intermediate Care Bedded Unit
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Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for Occupational therapists to progress in their careers.
Our team, The Solihull Community Services Intermediate Care, operates out of multiple locations in Solihull. We are expanding our therapy team to offer services to more individuals who require further assessment and rehabilitation after being placed in discharge-to-assess beds and the patient's own home for further rehabilitation. We focus on those with complex discharge planning needs following a hospital admission.
Our team is dedicated to fostering a positive and progressive culture that prioritises the ongoing professional and career growth of our staff. In keeping with the discharge-to-assess model, we are constantly refining and enhancing our service, which presents exciting prospects for involvement in its expansion and improvement.
Our team is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive 7-day therapy service, which entails being part of a weekend coverage schedule.
This opportunity may be ideal for an experienced Band 5 professional seeking career advancement or a current Band 6 professional interested in collaborating with a team to facilitate ongoing assessment and treatment progression of patients with complex discharges from acute hospitals.
Driving and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
Feel free to contact us for an informal chat or visit to discuss this post. We welcome your input and look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
*To deliver a high standard of therapy provision within the Solihull Community and Intermediate Care Bedded Units.
*To support our patients in their recovery journey and minimise the risk of hospital readmissions.
*To make the transition from acute care to the community as smooth as possible, ensuring timely discharges and efficient flow.
*To liaise with various agencies to ensure safe, effective and efficient discharges.
*To provide OT services in the patient's own home or residence.
*To contribute to seven-day working programmes across the organisation.
*To be able to manage your own caseload and work independently.
*To be part of the flow process (Triaging and processing of the referrals) as a clinician and also be able to manage associated admin processes when required.
*To supervise students on placements.
*To appraise, supervise and support junior staff and therapy assistants.
*To initiate/participate in audits, research and quality improvement programmes.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Details
Date posted
22 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-48122YS2
Job locations
Solihull Hospital
Lode Ln
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2JL
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Solihull Hospital
Lode Ln
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2JL
Employer's website
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