Job summary
We are recruiting to our popular and varied band 5 Occupational Therapy Rotation. We welcome applications from students finishing courses in May/ June 2024. Start dates summer 2024.
If you are qualifying summer 2024 then this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and develop skills and knowledge, in a supportive environment. The rotation gives experience of work in the following clinical specialities, Rotations will cover our 3 hospital sites (Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury) and community settings.
- Trauma / Orthopaedics / Amputees
- Elderly complex care
- Respiratory
- Surgery
- Intermediate care MY Therapy Team
- Spinal injuries
- A & E / acute assessment and frailty
- Hand Therapy
- Neurology
- Burns
- Children's Therapy
Rotations are 6 monthly, rotational members of staff submit choices prior to each rotation.
The services cover 7 days, a flexible approach is required to meet the challenges in each clinical speciality where you would be assigned to an experienced clinical practitioner for regular supervision and support as well as working within experienced and well-established teams. We offer preceptorship support throughout your first year of practice.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you are interested and want more information.
Main duties of the job
To undertake Occupational Therapy assessments
for a designated caseload,
To understand and apply the Occupational Therapy
process in order to effectively self-manage a designated caseload within a
rotational area, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits,
enabling the patient in components of self-care, productivity and leisure.
To be responsible for the organisation,
implementation, and evaluation of assessments to facilitate safe
and timely discharge of individuals.
To develop skills and
knowledge through participation in the diverse rotational scheme, working within inpatients, outpatients and community settings.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties/Patient Contact
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all
aspects of own practice including the management of individuals in your care.
- To understand and apply the Occupational Therapy
process in order to effectively self manage a designated caseload within a
rotational area, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits,
enabling the patient in components of self care, productivity and leisure.
-
To know the professional and personal scope of
own practice and make referrals to other agencies.
-
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
the key concepts of biological, physical, social, psychological and clinical
sciences in relation to occupational performance relevant to the rotation
placement.
-
To utilise a range of standard and non-standard
Occupational Therapy assessments and
techniques in areas of occupational performance (work, leisure, personal,
domestic, environment) and skill deficits.
-
To be able to use research, clinical reasoning
and problem solving skills including activity analysis to identify the
therapeutic benefit of client centered interventions and make professional
judgements and implement evidence based practice.
-
To be able to formulate and implement specific
and appropriate management plans with individuals including the setting of time
scales.
-
To plan facilitate and implement a range of
group interventions according to patient need.
-
To analyse and evaluate the Occupational Therapy
process and adapt intervention as appropriate.
-
To be responsible for the assessment and
prescription of minor adaptations and equipment to facilitate independence.
-
To undertake visits and/or assessments in a
variety of settings as required by the need of the rotation placement,
including the ward, department, home or other community environments.
-
Using knowledge, carry out a variety of physical
interventions that require physical and manual dexterity.
Communication- To maintain confidentiality in line with
Professional, National and Trust standards and policies.
-
To actively participate in multi disciplinary
discussions, ward rounds, meetings regarding individual care programmes.
-
To use a range of verbal and written skills to
communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers, relatives, and
other professionals including the implementation of treatment interventions,
safe use of equipment and minor adaptations.
-
To adapt intervention where there may be
difficulties with understanding due to physical, cognitive, psychological or
social problems.
Documentation- To be responsible for the written recording of
up to date, accurate information relating to the Occupational Therapy
intervention in line with applicable legislation, Trust, and College of
Occupational Therapy guidelines.
-
To approve and countersign written documentation
completed by support staff and if appropriate students.
-
To be responsible for the completion of
appropriate departmental statistical records.
-
To interpret and evaluate written records and
referrals received from other members of the multidisciplinary team and outside
agencies.
-
With supervision as appropriate, to write and
submit standardised assessment reports and detailed Occupational Therapy
reports.
Leadership- To ensure that own clinical practice and that of
support staff within the rotational area complies with appropriate professional
and Trust standards and guidelines.
-
To review and reflect on own practice and make
effective use of supervision and appraisal in line with the Knowledge and
Skills Framework.
-
To be responsible for the day to day delegation
of tasks to support staff.
Service Development- To participate in the team in-service
development programme.
-
To participate in the delivery of the
Occupational Therapy service development plan.
-
To be responsible for the safe use of equipment
and monitoring of stock levels within the rotational specialty.
-
To contribute to local audits and service
reviews with support from senior staff.
Clinical Governance- To demonstrate understanding of national
guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact
on service provision.
-
To be responsible for maintaining knowledge and
standards of practice in line with Health Professions Council and College of Occupational Therapy guidelines.
-
To be involved in appropriate professional
groups such as peer support networks, specialist sections etc.
Research and Practice Development-
To demonstrate the ability to critically
evaluate current research and apply to practice.
-
To be responsible for evaluating own performance
and identifying own training needs.
-
To use reflective practice to compile a
professional portfolio record of continuing professional development in line
with the Knowledge and Skills Framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties/Patient Contact
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all
aspects of own practice including the management of individuals in your care.
- To understand and apply the Occupational Therapy
process in order to effectively self manage a designated caseload within a
rotational area, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits,
enabling the patient in components of self care, productivity and leisure.
-
To know the professional and personal scope of
own practice and make referrals to other agencies.
-
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
the key concepts of biological, physical, social, psychological and clinical
sciences in relation to occupational performance relevant to the rotation
placement.
-
To utilise a range of standard and non-standard
Occupational Therapy assessments and
techniques in areas of occupational performance (work, leisure, personal,
domestic, environment) and skill deficits.
-
To be able to use research, clinical reasoning
and problem solving skills including activity analysis to identify the
therapeutic benefit of client centered interventions and make professional
judgements and implement evidence based practice.
-
To be able to formulate and implement specific
and appropriate management plans with individuals including the setting of time
scales.
-
To plan facilitate and implement a range of
group interventions according to patient need.
-
To analyse and evaluate the Occupational Therapy
process and adapt intervention as appropriate.
-
To be responsible for the assessment and
prescription of minor adaptations and equipment to facilitate independence.
-
To undertake visits and/or assessments in a
variety of settings as required by the need of the rotation placement,
including the ward, department, home or other community environments.
-
Using knowledge, carry out a variety of physical
interventions that require physical and manual dexterity.
Communication- To maintain confidentiality in line with
Professional, National and Trust standards and policies.
-
To actively participate in multi disciplinary
discussions, ward rounds, meetings regarding individual care programmes.
-
To use a range of verbal and written skills to
communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers, relatives, and
other professionals including the implementation of treatment interventions,
safe use of equipment and minor adaptations.
-
To adapt intervention where there may be
difficulties with understanding due to physical, cognitive, psychological or
social problems.
Documentation- To be responsible for the written recording of
up to date, accurate information relating to the Occupational Therapy
intervention in line with applicable legislation, Trust, and College of
Occupational Therapy guidelines.
-
To approve and countersign written documentation
completed by support staff and if appropriate students.
-
To be responsible for the completion of
appropriate departmental statistical records.
-
To interpret and evaluate written records and
referrals received from other members of the multidisciplinary team and outside
agencies.
-
With supervision as appropriate, to write and
submit standardised assessment reports and detailed Occupational Therapy
reports.
Leadership- To ensure that own clinical practice and that of
support staff within the rotational area complies with appropriate professional
and Trust standards and guidelines.
-
To review and reflect on own practice and make
effective use of supervision and appraisal in line with the Knowledge and
Skills Framework.
-
To be responsible for the day to day delegation
of tasks to support staff.
Service Development- To participate in the team in-service
development programme.
-
To participate in the delivery of the
Occupational Therapy service development plan.
-
To be responsible for the safe use of equipment
and monitoring of stock levels within the rotational specialty.
-
To contribute to local audits and service
reviews with support from senior staff.
Clinical Governance- To demonstrate understanding of national
guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact
on service provision.
-
To be responsible for maintaining knowledge and
standards of practice in line with Health Professions Council and College of Occupational Therapy guidelines.
-
To be involved in appropriate professional
groups such as peer support networks, specialist sections etc.
Research and Practice Development-
To demonstrate the ability to critically
evaluate current research and apply to practice.
-
To be responsible for evaluating own performance
and identifying own training needs.
-
To use reflective practice to compile a
professional portfolio record of continuing professional development in line
with the Knowledge and Skills Framework.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional practice with a range of conditions in a variety of clinical settings
- Work experience within NHS setting
- Knowledge of the impact of disability and its effect on lifestyle.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare / NHS setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clear and concise information both verbally and in writing.
- Computer literacy
- Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques.
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations.
- To reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to manage own case load.
- Willingness to work flexibly
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT
- Ability to use reflective practice for personal development
- Application of OT process
- Demonstrate an understanding of core skills within OT
- Adhere to professional code of conduct
- Understanding of current practice and legislation affecting OT
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate learning/experience
Qualifications
Essential
- OT Degree
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional practice with a range of conditions in a variety of clinical settings
- Work experience within NHS setting
- Knowledge of the impact of disability and its effect on lifestyle.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare / NHS setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clear and concise information both verbally and in writing.
- Computer literacy
- Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques.
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations.
- To reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to manage own case load.
- Willingness to work flexibly
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT
- Ability to use reflective practice for personal development
- Application of OT process
- Demonstrate an understanding of core skills within OT
- Adhere to professional code of conduct
- Understanding of current practice and legislation affecting OT
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate learning/experience
Qualifications
Essential
- OT Degree
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Additional information
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).
