Job summary
We provide a multi-disciplinary specialist rehabilitation service to patients that require enhanced and advanced care and treatment skills. You will be working alongside the Specialist Rehabilitation Service to deliver bespoke, patient centred treatment plans to support the recovery and quality of life in people with life changing conditions. You will deliver excellent patient care through function and participation, using your knowledge and skills to enable patients to access and engage within the environment around them. This will include specialist seating assessments, cognitive assessments and splinting/casting, utilising equipment and aids to optimise function. There will be additional training and education available to support the delivery of this if required.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future care for this patient group, supported by the team. We are looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist, with a passion for patient focussed care and rehabilitation.
This post comes with the support of our team and managers. This is extended by support from our School of Nursing, AHPs and Midwifery. The school offers exciting opportunities for career growth and development, and our focus is on providing a supportive environment as part of continuing professional development. We want you to feel a sense of belonging, community, commitment and support whilst working at UHB
Main duties of the job
You will manage a complex caseload of varying conditions, including neurological and poly-traumatic injuries, as well as other conditions, requiring a multi skilled approach to supporting their complex rehabilitation needs. You will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skill in treating patient's requiring a specialist rehabilitative approach.
You will work collaboratively with the Specialist Rehab Service and ward MDT to deliver a patient focussed, functional approach, understanding the individual patients' need, providing family and carer education and support. You will advocate for your patients' needs and collaborate with the MDT to deliver excellent care and acute rehabilitation. Underpinning this, you will have a good understanding of national and regional specialist rehabilitation pathways.
You will support in the ongoing education and development of the Occupational Therapy clinical service for the Specialist Rehabilitation Service across the QEHB site. This will include sharing your knowledge and specialist skills to provide teaching and education to others.
This post comes with the support of our team and managers. This is extended by support from our School of Nursing, AHPs and Midwifery. The school offers exciting opportunities for career growth and development, and our focus is on providing a supportive environment as part of continuing professional development. We want you to feel a sense of belonging, community, commitment and support whilst working at UHB.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc in OT/ Dip COT
- *HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training
- Clinical educator
Desirable
- *Evidence of leadership training.
- *Additional training courses or CPD pertinent to major trauma, neurology or specialist rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- *Demonstrate comprehensive clinical experience including managing a caseload of patients with complex rehabilitation needs
- *Experience of working in an acute hospital setting at band 6 (or equivalent) or above in areas such as Neurosciences, trauma, stroke or critical care.
- *Experience of team/service development.
- *Experience of supporting and supervising junior therapists, student therapists and assistants.
- *A broad knowledge of clinical practices in the field of specialist rehabilitation.
- *Good understanding of working in an acute hospital /Trust.
- *Understanding of current legislation and application to Occupational Therapy.
Desirable
- *Evidence of working in an acute rehabilitation setting
- *Evidence of working inpatient or community rehabilitation services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrate enthusiasm and an interest in developing expertise within the specialist rehabilitation service
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude.
- *An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis.
- *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments.
- *An ability to cope with exposure to distressing/emotional situations.
- *Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc in OT/ Dip COT
- *HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training
- Clinical educator
Desirable
- *Evidence of leadership training.
- *Additional training courses or CPD pertinent to major trauma, neurology or specialist rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- *Demonstrate comprehensive clinical experience including managing a caseload of patients with complex rehabilitation needs
- *Experience of working in an acute hospital setting at band 6 (or equivalent) or above in areas such as Neurosciences, trauma, stroke or critical care.
- *Experience of team/service development.
- *Experience of supporting and supervising junior therapists, student therapists and assistants.
- *A broad knowledge of clinical practices in the field of specialist rehabilitation.
- *Good understanding of working in an acute hospital /Trust.
- *Understanding of current legislation and application to Occupational Therapy.
Desirable
- *Evidence of working in an acute rehabilitation setting
- *Evidence of working inpatient or community rehabilitation services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrate enthusiasm and an interest in developing expertise within the specialist rehabilitation service
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude.
- *An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis.
- *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments.
- *An ability to cope with exposure to distressing/emotional situations.
- *Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
Desirable
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
