Job summary
Band 7Advanced Occupational Therapist ( Trauma and Orthopaedics) Fixed Term
Fixed Term to Cover Maternity Leave -Full Time (37.5 hours)Therapy Services, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
An opportunity has arisen due to current post holder going off on Maternity leave within our Trust for a band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist within our Trauma and Orthopedic Service.
We are looking for an passionate and highly motivated clinical advanced Occupational Therapist to provide timely rehabilitation for patients following Orthopedic Surgery/Management . The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide Occupational Therapy interventions throughout the patient's admission which will be a key part of directing their safe discharge.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
You will be overseeing a Team of occupational therapists who will be under your leadership whilst working across the 2 Acute Orthopaedic wards and any other Outlying cases.
The post requires the successful candidate to provide clinical and developmental leadership to the occupational therapy team, working closely as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. As well as the expectation to lead service developments, the candidate will need to have a strong vision and direction for the service and be able to develop and support junior staff in this clinical field. You will have significant post graduate experience within the acute and rehabilitation setting. Previous experience within the specific clinical specialty is desirable.
The wards are busy and require someone who is willing to undertake both complex rehabilitation Acute setting and support a fast-paced clinical decision making on the acute wards.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
Part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Broomfield Hospital Therapy Services is a friendly and supportive department with a high profile within the Trust. There is a strong focus on professional and personal development and a commitment to regular clinical supervision for all staff, as well as annual appraisal.
The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical and leadership skills as part of this role within our very friendly team. Working closely with the Lead Therapist and other band 7s you will help drive service improvements. There are opportunities to contribute to Occupational Therapy student education through our links with Essex University.
Modern healthcare delivery requires a 7-day service and therefore being part of the rostered weekend and public holiday working will be an expected part of the role.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- To provide advanced support and advice to staff on discharge options, supporting difficult conversations with patients and families and working jointly with the wider MDT to identify alternative discharge options as necessary
- To provide specialist knowledge of equipment solutions to facilitate complex discharges
- Works as an advanced autonomous practitioner. Assess, sets goals, provides treatment and progresses own patient caseload which contains patients with complex and specialist needs.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of evidence based, patient centred care
- Leads in specialist area; contributes to development of specialist services and relevant policies helping implement policy changes and monitoring standards of clinical practice.
- Supervises, teaches and evaluates students and other staff working in own specialist area.
- Leads clinical audits and may participate in research.
- recruitment and resource management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Broomfield Hospital Therapy Services is a friendly and supportive department with a high profile within the Trust. There is a strong focus on professional and personal development and a commitment to regular clinical supervision for all staff, as well as annual appraisal.
The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical and leadership skills as part of this role within our very friendly team. Working closely with the Lead Therapist and other band 7s you will help drive service improvements. There are opportunities to contribute to Occupational Therapy student education through our links with Essex University.
Modern healthcare delivery requires a 7-day service and therefore being part of the rostered weekend and public holiday working will be an expected part of the role.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- To provide advanced support and advice to staff on discharge options, supporting difficult conversations with patients and families and working jointly with the wider MDT to identify alternative discharge options as necessary
- To provide specialist knowledge of equipment solutions to facilitate complex discharges
- Works as an advanced autonomous practitioner. Assess, sets goals, provides treatment and progresses own patient caseload which contains patients with complex and specialist needs.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of evidence based, patient centred care
- Leads in specialist area; contributes to development of specialist services and relevant policies helping implement policy changes and monitoring standards of clinical practice.
- Supervises, teaches and evaluates students and other staff working in own specialist area.
- Leads clinical audits and may participate in research.
- recruitment and resource management.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registered as Occupational Therapist.
Desirable
- Working towards post graduate qualification eg. MSc.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post graduate experience in appropriate clinical environments
- Extensive knowledge of neurological conditions and assessments
- Experience of assessing and treating patients with delirium
Desirable
- Experience of teaching multi-disciplinary staff groups.
- Experience of working in an Intensive Care unit as a qualified therapist
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registered as Occupational Therapist.
Desirable
- Working towards post graduate qualification eg. MSc.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post graduate experience in appropriate clinical environments
- Extensive knowledge of neurological conditions and assessments
- Experience of assessing and treating patients with delirium
Desirable
- Experience of teaching multi-disciplinary staff groups.
- Experience of working in an Intensive Care unit as a qualified therapist
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Broomfield Hospital, Therapy Services E127, Court Road,
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
