Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting 9m fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Emergency Department (ED) therapy team at University Hospital Southampton, covering maternity leave. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and flexible Occupational Therapist to work as part of our integrated therapy and multidisciplinary teams.
The post will involve continuing to develop the well-established therapy service in ED and AMU alongside other senior staff. The aims of this fast paced and responsive service are to provide prompt therapy assessments, implement frailty care pathways, and facilitate appropriate discharges. This will include assessing complex equipment needs and completing cognitive assessments across AMU and ED. Providing training and support to other staff and students will also be an important part of this role.
You will work as part of a supportive team delivering a therapy service from 8am to 6pm across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff, so will have peer support available to you.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
At UHS were committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic B6 Occupational Therapist, who wishes to progress their career and specialise in acute admissions for a 9-month fixed term period, to cover maternity leave.
This specialist OT job offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience. You will be expected to support the wider multi-disciplinary team across AMU and ED, providing patient centred care with an emphasis on admission avoidance.
Patients present with a wide range of diagnoses and often have multiple pathologies and complex social situations. It is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and teamwork are essential. Our focus is both early assessment and complex discharge planning.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria.
For this specific specialist role, you also need the following:
Essential skills:
- Experience of working in the acute hospital setting, ideally within Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department
- Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Clear expressed desire on your application to work within the ED/AMU team within therapies
Desirable skills needed:
- Knowledge of cognitive assessments appropriate to the acute setting
- Involvement in service developments
- Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students
- Understanding of complex equipment needs including managing pressure care
Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements.
Please note:
- Interviews will be held face to face on 24th Feb, to include practical assessments.
- As part of the interview involves a practical assessment, please wear smart, comfortable clothing.
- You will be expected to work across 7-days, on a rota basis, and work extended hour days from 8am to 6pm.
Please contact any senior OT within the AMU/ED team to express your interest in this exciting opportunity and with any questions you may have.
If this post is not for you and you are interested in other therapy opportunities, please e-mail: Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
At UHS were committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic B6 Occupational Therapist, who wishes to progress their career and specialise in acute admissions for a 9-month fixed term period, to cover maternity leave.
This specialist OT job offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience. You will be expected to support the wider multi-disciplinary team across AMU and ED, providing patient centred care with an emphasis on admission avoidance.
Patients present with a wide range of diagnoses and often have multiple pathologies and complex social situations. It is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and teamwork are essential. Our focus is both early assessment and complex discharge planning.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria.
For this specific specialist role, you also need the following:
Essential skills:
- Experience of working in the acute hospital setting, ideally within Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department
- Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Clear expressed desire on your application to work within the ED/AMU team within therapies
Desirable skills needed:
- Knowledge of cognitive assessments appropriate to the acute setting
- Involvement in service developments
- Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students
- Understanding of complex equipment needs including managing pressure care
Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements.
Please note:
- Interviews will be held face to face on 24th Feb, to include practical assessments.
- As part of the interview involves a practical assessment, please wear smart, comfortable clothing.
- You will be expected to work across 7-days, on a rota basis, and work extended hour days from 8am to 6pm.
Please contact any senior OT within the AMU/ED team to express your interest in this exciting opportunity and with any questions you may have.
If this post is not for you and you are interested in other therapy opportunities, please e-mail: Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
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).
