Job summary
Are you passionate about improving functional outcomes and promoting quality of life for people requiring Rehabilitation within our Community Hospitals?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Healthcare Professional team. If you are a newly qualified or experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a change in your career, then we would love to hear from you!
You will initially be based at City Community Hospital, and will manage a full clinical caseload and be involved all elements of complex and physical inpatient rehabilitation from initial assessments through to discharge and may include some follow up. You will also be part of providing interventions in personal care, kitchen assessments, access visits, home visits and therapy discharges.
Our patients are mainly older with a wide variety of health conditions admitted from their stay in an acute care setting. We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills and have a passion for wanting to make a difference in therapeutic therapy to help aid our patients' recovery.
Our nursing and allied healthcare inpatient teams work collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality patient care and you will be supported by the Senior Occupational Therapists and there will be opportunities for you to develop and learn further clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
To deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care and discharge, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system.
You must have the ability to prioritise, along with a positive attitude. At times, you may need to work or travel to another of our Community Hospital sites, therefore a flexible approach to working is essential.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the hands-on delivery of patient care.To be visible and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues to work effectively within the team. To work under indirect supervision as part of an interdisciplinary team to prioritise, assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of care/rehabilitation, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.To work with multi-disciplinary teams to optimise care packages and performance ensuring appropriate and effective interagency liaison.To liaise frequently with your supervisor/senior regarding more complex assessment, clinical reasoning and proposed treatment plans.To involve patients in goals and treatment proposals gaining valid informed consent whilst working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.To communicate effectively with all patients, and their families/carers using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools ensuring their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan.To accurately document and record all assessments within organisational and professional guidelines.To evaluate patient progress and alter treatment programmes seeking guidance as and when appropriate.To develop comprehensive discharge plans and work with relevant professionals to arrange ongoing care.To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking support where required.To ensure patient dignity is enhanced throughout service delivery.
We offer:
Dynamic and Flexible MDT working
Opportunities for development.
Opportunities to engage in Individual Clinical and Management Supervision
Peer Supervision and Training opportunities with other Band 5's
Flyer Programme (Preceptorship)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the hands-on delivery of patient care.To be visible and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues to work effectively within the team. To work under indirect supervision as part of an interdisciplinary team to prioritise, assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of care/rehabilitation, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.To work with multi-disciplinary teams to optimise care packages and performance ensuring appropriate and effective interagency liaison.To liaise frequently with your supervisor/senior regarding more complex assessment, clinical reasoning and proposed treatment plans.To involve patients in goals and treatment proposals gaining valid informed consent whilst working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.To communicate effectively with all patients, and their families/carers using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools ensuring their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan.To accurately document and record all assessments within organisational and professional guidelines.To evaluate patient progress and alter treatment programmes seeking guidance as and when appropriate.To develop comprehensive discharge plans and work with relevant professionals to arrange ongoing care.To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking support where required.To ensure patient dignity is enhanced throughout service delivery.
We offer:
Dynamic and Flexible MDT working
Opportunities for development.
Opportunities to engage in Individual Clinical and Management Supervision
Peer Supervision and Training opportunities with other Band 5's
Flyer Programme (Preceptorship)
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Registration
Desirable
- Some working knowledge of Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of community services
Experience
Essential
- Completed a broad range of clinical placements
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of Working with Older People
Learning and Development
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Registration
Desirable
- Some working knowledge of Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of community services
Experience
Essential
- Completed a broad range of clinical placements
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of Working with Older People
Learning and Development
Essential
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).
