Job summary
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the teams at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate and the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. This post will be in our new developing service in the acute ITUs and will work alongside other AHPs delivering a holistic service
- To manage daily a clinical specialist caseload in ITU (also surgical wards at QEQM) and be responsible for the assessment, formulation and treatments and to give highly specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT.
- To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team.
- To be actively involved with training within the Department.
We offer vast opportunities for CPD and learning across the ITU / Surgical Team with regular IST. Upon joining us we will support you with your progression (and can also offer a developmental post from a band 5 to a 6) both clinically and with leadership skills.
Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention for patients on ITU and surgical wards.
To be an integral part in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients in this clinical area.
The development of integrated care programmes and discharge plan with the patient.
Line management (including clinical supervision) of staff (e.g. Band 5, therapy assistants and students).
Provide professional advice and leadership.
To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality therapy intervention to patients.
Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within ITU / Surgery.
Clinicians working at this level will be expected to evaluate their outcomes, review non-responding cases either with their peers or clinical specialists and refer on as appropriate using documented clinical reasoning.
About us
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
We are extremely proud of our Therapy Service which has over 300 staff across Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Orthotics. We have had significant funding to increase staffing across 7 days as well as across ITU, Stroke and the establishment of Frailty Assessment Units as well as a brand new Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Therapy services are recognised and respected across the Trust as being integral to safe and effective patient care.
This vacancy sits within the wider Clinical Support Services Care Group which provides essential services within the patient pathway. The Care Group is extremely diverse and is comprised of Audiology, Outpatients, Medical Physics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Radiology and Therapies specialties.
NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of COT
- Member of specialist section for ITU or related special interest group e.g Acute medicine, acute rehabilitation
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed clinical skills in ITU/ rehabilitation/HCOOP/Medical
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
Desirable
- Evidence of working within a face paced setting e.g A&E or HFDT
- Competent presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post graduate experience in relevant specialist area of ITU/Acute medical/surgery/rehabilitation/Frailty/health care of older people (HCOOP)
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
Desirable
- Experience working within an acute medical or Intensive care setting
- Experience managing challenging situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
- Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice.
- Knowledge of ITU pathways
Desirable
- Experience providing complex assessments and discharge planning
- Experience using appropriate outcome measures linked to the assessment of patients in Intensive care
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of COT
- Member of specialist section for ITU or related special interest group e.g Acute medicine, acute rehabilitation
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed clinical skills in ITU/ rehabilitation/HCOOP/Medical
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
Desirable
- Evidence of working within a face paced setting e.g A&E or HFDT
- Competent presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post graduate experience in relevant specialist area of ITU/Acute medical/surgery/rehabilitation/Frailty/health care of older people (HCOOP)
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
Desirable
- Experience working within an acute medical or Intensive care setting
- Experience managing challenging situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
- Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice.
- Knowledge of ITU pathways
Desirable
- Experience providing complex assessments and discharge planning
- Experience using appropriate outcome measures linked to the assessment of patients in Intensive care
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).
