B6 Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Coalville
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
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Job summary
To support flow within the system, Leicestershire Partnership Trust has opened a new ward at Coalville Community Hospital. This is a discharge to assess ward with the aim of improving outcomes for our patients to enable them to be discharged home with appropriate levels of support in place.
This is an exciting opportunity where you will gain experience of establishing a new ward and developing new ways of working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking for candidates who have have a passion for physical rehabilitation of the older adult. You will possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills and have a positive approach to MDT working. There is the opportunity to be involved in establishing new ways of working and measuring outcomes whilst being supported by a Band 7 OT and Physio on site.
LPT offers a comprehensive mandatory training programme and the successful candidate will also be supported to undertake regular clinical supervision, participate in CPD activities and develop any specific areas of interest. There are opportunities to undertake further research or support Quality Improvement projects.
If you have the passion and drive to have a positive impact on the health and well-being of our patients, we would love to hear from you.
Free parking is available on site.
The bus transport network has a stop nearby.
The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.
Main duties of the job
To provide patient centred, goal directed rehabilitation and effectively undertake discharge planning.
To work closely with the team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Technical Instructors and the wider MDT.
To work with the MDT to maintain high standards of care.
If you have any questions or wish to find out more details, please contact: Claire Turvey, Professional Lead Occupational Therapist, Community Health Service at claire.turvey3@nhs.net
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Date posted
12 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9313-24-0528
Job locations
Coalville Community Hospital
Broom Leys Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 4DE
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Coalville Community Hospital
Broom Leys Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 4DE
Employer's website
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
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