Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join the Critical Care Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, providing Occupational Therapy input covering maternity leave. This will involve working as part of a therapy MDT, working collaboratively alongside Consultants, nursing staff and other members of Critical care staff.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy to patients admitted via Critical Care.2. To provide Specialist assessment, treatment and goal setting of patients admitted viaCritical Care. Some patients may have complex and or chronic presentations. To determineclinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment indicated.3. To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.4. To develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the senior staff.5. To attend clinical level discussions/meetings related to your area of work as delegated bythe Clinical team Lead.6. To be based at Royal Cornwall Hospital - Treliske as a static post on Critical Care.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Evidence of recent learning and education in subjects relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Member of the appropriate clinical interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in an acute hospital setting, including a range of post qualification rotations at Band 5 and Band 6 level
- Experience of complex caseload management and discharge planning
- knowledge of cognitive assessments compatible with patients with post critical illness
- lone working
- Experience of working with Occupational Therapy students, either as a clinical educator or supporting a clinical educator
- experience of working under pressure
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 expereicvne or equivalent levels of responsibility
- Experience of postural management
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills and specialist level assessment skills
- Ability to problem solve
- well developed communication skills- empathy, negotiation and motivation
- good understanding of roles within the MDT
- Analytical thinker
- Reflective practitioner with portfolio evidence to support this
- computer literate
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to work in highly stressful situations
- Able to concentrate for long periods, including during patient treatments (for 20+ minutes). Able to work with frequent interruptions.
- Actively participate in, and record, CPD activities and in-service training.
- Keen to share knowledge and training across all health care professionals
- ability to work flexibly, including regular weekend working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Evidence of recent learning and education in subjects relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Member of the appropriate clinical interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in an acute hospital setting, including a range of post qualification rotations at Band 5 and Band 6 level
- Experience of complex caseload management and discharge planning
- knowledge of cognitive assessments compatible with patients with post critical illness
- lone working
- Experience of working with Occupational Therapy students, either as a clinical educator or supporting a clinical educator
- experience of working under pressure
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 expereicvne or equivalent levels of responsibility
- Experience of postural management
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills and specialist level assessment skills
- Ability to problem solve
- well developed communication skills- empathy, negotiation and motivation
- good understanding of roles within the MDT
- Analytical thinker
- Reflective practitioner with portfolio evidence to support this
- computer literate
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to work in highly stressful situations
- Able to concentrate for long periods, including during patient treatments (for 20+ minutes). Able to work with frequent interruptions.
- Actively participate in, and record, CPD activities and in-service training.
- Keen to share knowledge and training across all health care professionals
- ability to work flexibly, including regular weekend working
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).
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