Job summary
An excellent opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to gain employment at this regional Hands and Burns/Plastics/Head and Neck unit with a reputation for clinical excellence. This post has become available due to an internal promotion.
This post incorporates two ongoing rotations of 9 months, one in Hand Therapy and one on the Burns/Plastics/ Head and Neck wards. Both teams are friendly and dynamic and look forward to welcoming a new member. We operate a Monday to Friday service and have no plans currently to undertake 7 day working. You will receive excellent supervision in both teams from experienced and long-standing senior staff. Opportunities are given for external training as well as a comprehensive in-house package. Previous experience in these specislist area's is beneficial but not essential.
We can offer you the opportunity:
- to work in departments with an excellent international reputation and wide variety of caseload
- to work with strong clinical and managerial supervision and leadership
- for excellent CPD activities - In-service training, doctors teaching, library support, regular supervision, funding to attend courses and conferences as well as extra 1:1 support when first starting the role.
- to take initiative with service development projects and audit in collaboration with other team members
- to work within effective, supportive and cohesive multi-disciplinary teams
Main duties of the job
The Hand Therapy rotation involves the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of hand therapy treatment to both inpatients and outpatients, referred from Consultants & GP's, in order to maximise patient recovery and function.
The Burns/Plastics/Head and Neck rotation involves the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of therapy treatment to both inpatients and outpatients (adults and paediatrics) to the burns and plastics unit and plastics wards, in order to maximise patient recovery, function and safe discharge. This will include the Critical Care Unit and Enhanced Recovery Area.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high standard therapy service within the occupational therapy team across the two rotations.
- To perform occupational therapy assessments of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To be able to assess, diagnose, plan and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
- To hold responsibility for own caseload mostly working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior therapist is available and technical work is routinely evaluated.
- To provide occupational therapy input into the discharge planning for inpatients.
- To participate in the supervision, education and assessment of the performance of therapy work experience/students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve feedback to the senior member of staff ultimately responsible.
- To participate in the teams development, training, audit and research
- To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of service provision maximising patient recovery and function.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high standard therapy service within the occupational therapy team across the two rotations.
- To perform occupational therapy assessments of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To be able to assess, diagnose, plan and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
- To hold responsibility for own caseload mostly working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior therapist is available and technical work is routinely evaluated.
- To provide occupational therapy input into the discharge planning for inpatients.
- To participate in the supervision, education and assessment of the performance of therapy work experience/students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve feedback to the senior member of staff ultimately responsible.
- To participate in the teams development, training, audit and research
- To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of service provision maximising patient recovery and function.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of broad range of conditions relating to functional impairment
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a therapy and/or multidisciplinary team
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the application and analysis of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.
- Ability to carry out patient assessments and intervention, including manual handling techniques as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of broad range of conditions relating to functional impairment
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a therapy and/or multidisciplinary team
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the application and analysis of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.
- Ability to carry out patient assessments and intervention, including manual handling techniques as required
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).
