Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic therapy team at Barnet Hospital as a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, on a permanent, full-time basis.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a visionary outlook to join our team, where you will be able to develop specialist occupational therapy knowledge and skills within the specialty of trauma and orthopaedics.
You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and cohesive integrated therapy team which prides itself on close working relationships within the MDT.
The team also has strong links with the orthopaedic therapy teams at the other hospitals within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, as well as community services, local rehabilitation services and the North East London and Essex trauma network.
Within the Band 7 role, you will assess and treat patients with a variety of orthopaedic injuries, including neck of femur fractures, upper limb, lower limb, and spinal injuries, as well as patients following complex elective orthopaedic surgery, working closely with other health and social care professionals to ensure excellent patient care throughout the patient journey.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be expected to manage their own clinical caseload autonomously, including complex patient presentations, by utilising a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills. They must be flexible to fluctuating priorities, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be able to demonstrate efficient and effective discharge planning. They will need to apply excellent communication skills with MDT colleagues, including attending daily board rounds, MDT and other meetings.
You will be required to teach, supervise and appraise junior staff and students, whilst being supported by other highly skilled and experienced band 7 therapists. You will be expected to have an active role in developing the orthopaedic service at Barnet Hospital, and support the Clinical Lead therapist to ensure that the service continues to run smoothly and effectively through careful operational planning.
This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hour) position. The post holder will also be required to work bank holidays and weekends, in line with the department's 7-day working policy.
About us
The Therapy Service is passionate about developing and delivering a world class care service, and will provide training and development opportunities, including supervision and appraisal, to ensure you are supported in your role.
There is a strong education ethos with a senior training program and frequent opportunities to learn from other disciplines both formally and informally.
Applicants with a commitment to lifelong learning will be fully supported and given ample opportunity to take part in quality improvement ideas and finding ways to improve staff satisfaction and patient outcomes.
As a Band 7 you will be encouraged to enhance your leadership and management skills through excellent training programmes provided by the Trust.
The post holder will uphold the Royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at Barnet Hospital can feel:
Welcome all of the timeConfident because we are clearly communicatingRespected and cared forReassured that they are always in safe hands
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job duties/responsibilities can be found in the attached job description document and are summarised below:
To undertake a role in the day-to-day management of patients on the trauma orthopaedic wards and orthopaedic patients on outlying wards.To provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients who may have complex and or chronic conditions as an autonomous practitioner.To work with patients and their families or carers to provide excellent individualised patient-centred care.To actively participate in the planning of complex discharges.To work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include initiating and participating in case conferences, MDT meetings, ward rounds and trauma meetings.To supervise, teach and appraise more junior members of staff and students.To participate in Continuing Professional Development and quality improvement projects that will enhance the therapy service.To support the smooth and effective running of the service through careful operational planning, alongside Band 7 therapy colleagues and the Clinical Lead therapist for the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job duties/responsibilities can be found in the attached job description document and are summarised below:
To undertake a role in the day-to-day management of patients on the trauma orthopaedic wards and orthopaedic patients on outlying wards.To provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients who may have complex and or chronic conditions as an autonomous practitioner.To work with patients and their families or carers to provide excellent individualised patient-centred care.To actively participate in the planning of complex discharges.To work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include initiating and participating in case conferences, MDT meetings, ward rounds and trauma meetings.To supervise, teach and appraise more junior members of staff and students.To participate in Continuing Professional Development and quality improvement projects that will enhance the therapy service.To support the smooth and effective running of the service through careful operational planning, alongside Band 7 therapy colleagues and the Clinical Lead therapist for the team.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Demonstration of commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
- RCOT/BAOT membership or member of special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in relevant areas of practice
- Post registration experience relevant to clinical area
- Extensive experience working in an acute health setting and complex discharge planning
- Experience in supervising/teaching staff/student/volunteers
- Leadership and first line management experience
Desirable
- Experience and involvement of audit
Skill and aptitudes
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of audiences
- Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills and management of complex cases.
- Ability to relate clinical knowledge to practice.
- Able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team including MDT
- Good organisational skills
- Reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to lead and motivate self and team
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise case load and managerial tasks
- Ability to apply appraisal teaching and supervision skills
- Highly specialist knowledge of current therapy in relevant area
- Awareness of current health issues
- IT skills / computer literate
- Able to maintain judgment and make decisions under pressure
- Clear vision of role/commitment to specialty
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Adaptable and supportive of change
- Able to work on different sites
- Able to work weekends in line with the Therapy 7 day working provision
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Demonstration of commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
- RCOT/BAOT membership or member of special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in relevant areas of practice
- Post registration experience relevant to clinical area
- Extensive experience working in an acute health setting and complex discharge planning
- Experience in supervising/teaching staff/student/volunteers
- Leadership and first line management experience
Desirable
- Experience and involvement of audit
Skill and aptitudes
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of audiences
- Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills and management of complex cases.
- Ability to relate clinical knowledge to practice.
- Able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team including MDT
- Good organisational skills
- Reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to lead and motivate self and team
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise case load and managerial tasks
- Ability to apply appraisal teaching and supervision skills
- Highly specialist knowledge of current therapy in relevant area
- Awareness of current health issues
- IT skills / computer literate
- Able to maintain judgment and make decisions under pressure
- Clear vision of role/commitment to specialty
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Adaptable and supportive of change
- Able to work on different sites
- Able to work weekends in line with the Therapy 7 day working provision
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).
