Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our adult acute in-patient Band 5 rotation based at NMUH which covers the following clinical areas:
Medical Specialities
Orthopaedic/surgery
Acute Medicine for Older people
Acute Stroke Unit
Admission Avoidance Team - covering Emergency Department and Acute Assessment wards.
You will be working as a member of an integrated OT/PT team and will receive regular supervision and CPD opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an OT who is a flexible, team player and who is able to contribute to excellent patient care within a fast moving acute environment. You will be responsible for assessment, treatment and discharge planning for a designated caseload for Adult acute inpatients. Ability to work with the MDT and across disciplines is important.
About us
You will be joining the Acute Therapies based at North Middlesex Hospital and working as part of an integrated Therapy Team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
Acute Therapies is committed to ensure that staff feel supported with career progression through supervision, appraisal, internal/ external training and leadership development.
You will be expected to participate in seven day roster.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapy post please refer to the detailed job description with all duties, responsibilities and key relationships detailed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapy post please refer to the detailed job description with all duties, responsibilities and key relationships detailed.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
Other
Essential
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD portfolio
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings
- Experience of OT assessment and intervention with patients in a physical acute, rehab and/or community setting (e.g., medical, surgical, orthopaedic or neurological patients across the lifespan).
- Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and application for clinical practice
- Knowledge of models of OT practice and practical application
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to actively contribute to, and work within an MDT.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to work at a moderate to high levels of physical activity including the involvement in manual therapy, therapeutic handling of patients and the assessment, demonstration, and provision/installation of specialist equipment and/or minor adaptations.
- Ability to work within Trust and Department guidelines and policies including equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients and colleagues.
- Competent IT skills
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
Other
Essential
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD portfolio
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings
- Experience of OT assessment and intervention with patients in a physical acute, rehab and/or community setting (e.g., medical, surgical, orthopaedic or neurological patients across the lifespan).
- Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and application for clinical practice
- Knowledge of models of OT practice and practical application
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to actively contribute to, and work within an MDT.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to work at a moderate to high levels of physical activity including the involvement in manual therapy, therapeutic handling of patients and the assessment, demonstration, and provision/installation of specialist equipment and/or minor adaptations.
- Ability to work within Trust and Department guidelines and policies including equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients and colleagues.
- Competent IT skills
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).
