Job summary
This post is a full-time opportunity working across the acute medical wards, providing expert knowledge, guidance and advice, both to the members of the therapy team, and MDT colleagues.You need to have flexibility in hours, supporting the team to deliver patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
We are looking for a skilled and dynamic occupational therapist to provide senior clinical and operational leadership, alongside the current senior therapists within the UHS medical and MOP teams and assist with the strategic development of the therapy service on the acute wards, linking closely with the ED and AMU therapy teams. You will have robust experience in acute care and proven leadership across the MDT. You will be supported by a diverse Clinical Specialist Therapist and Therapy Manager.
You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist, who wishes to develop new leadership skills, whilst specialising in acute medicine, for a 12-month fixed term, to cover an internal secondment.
You will work as part of a diverse team of AHPs, working together on the acute medical pathway, to provide a full AHP service to the patients on the acute wards, as well as advising on and assessing patients on outlying wards across the Trust.
You will be completing specialised OT assessments, goal-directed treatments & multi-therapy discharge planning.
We are looking for someone who is/has:- Proven clinical experience in the OT assessment and treatment of patients within acute care- Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi-professional team- Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development- Confident educator of staff and peer professionals
There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working.
Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role; however, you also need to demonstrate the following specific skills and knowledge for this post:
Essential: Robust postgraduate experience of working in the acute hospital setting, including working with a wide variety of diagnoses, and undertaking OT assessments Proven senior experience in acute early rehabilitation of patients with complex needs Clear expressed desire and clear reasons for working on the acute medical wards, and within UHS, on your application form. Specialist personal development within acute OT to support enhanced skills and decision making Clear understanding and experience of NHS systems
Desirable: Postgraduate experience in supervising other staff and students Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Demonstrable leadership skills
Please note: Interviews will be face to face only As part of the interview involves a practical assessment, please wear smart, comfortable clothing. No CV applications are accepted.
We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions they may have.
If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist, who wishes to develop new leadership skills, whilst specialising in acute medicine, for a 12-month fixed term, to cover an internal secondment.
You will work as part of a diverse team of AHPs, working together on the acute medical pathway, to provide a full AHP service to the patients on the acute wards, as well as advising on and assessing patients on outlying wards across the Trust.
You will be completing specialised OT assessments, goal-directed treatments & multi-therapy discharge planning.
We are looking for someone who is/has:- Proven clinical experience in the OT assessment and treatment of patients within acute care- Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi-professional team- Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development- Confident educator of staff and peer professionals
There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working.
Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role; however, you also need to demonstrate the following specific skills and knowledge for this post:
Essential: Robust postgraduate experience of working in the acute hospital setting, including working with a wide variety of diagnoses, and undertaking OT assessments Proven senior experience in acute early rehabilitation of patients with complex needs Clear expressed desire and clear reasons for working on the acute medical wards, and within UHS, on your application form. Specialist personal development within acute OT to support enhanced skills and decision making Clear understanding and experience of NHS systems
Desirable: Postgraduate experience in supervising other staff and students Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Demonstrable leadership skills
Please note: Interviews will be face to face only As part of the interview involves a practical assessment, please wear smart, comfortable clothing. No CV applications are accepted.
We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions they may have.
If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Masters in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience: highly specialist skills with relevant levels of studyManagement qualification, or equivalent experience
- Current HCPC registration
- Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in Occupational Therapy practice
- Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
- Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Management qualification, or equivalent experience
- Leadership qualification, or experience
- Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
- Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
- Experience working in an acute hospital setting
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Masters in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience: highly specialist skills with relevant levels of studyManagement qualification, or equivalent experience
- Current HCPC registration
- Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in Occupational Therapy practice
- Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
- Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Management qualification, or equivalent experience
- Leadership qualification, or experience
- Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
- Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
- Experience working in an acute hospital setting
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
