Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient Occupational Therapy team. The post is based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in South Manchester.
This full-time position sits within the adult clinical, medical and surgical Oncology cohort, with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in specialist Haematology, Proton Beam and Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) services.
Benefits:
Learning and development
Coaching and mentoring
Access to funding available for CPD and Leadership courses
Working within award-winning multi-disciplinary teams
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be encouraged to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, utilising excellent interpersonal skills within the inpatient setting and with the relevant community services to ensure a seamless transfer of care for our patients.
As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder is expected to assess and treat Oncology and palliative care patients with guidance and supervision from senior Occupational Therapists. They will be expected to maintain a caseload of patients and be able to plan and prioritise effectively. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in clinical audit, CPD and the in-service training rota, and will be required to complete the relevant mandatory training.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical To undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex physical, psychosocial and cognitive problems. You will use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice to determine treatment plans, rehabilitation and discharge planning. To work collaboratively with the senior physiotherapists in delivering a high quality efficient service to patients. To undertake treatment planning and implementation of agreed goal-orientated interventions with patients/carers. To accept clinical responsibility for those patients referred to the Occupational Therapy service. To monitor, evaluate and modify Occupational Therapy treatment plans in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions. To assess for specialist adaptive equipment. To carry out risk assessments and provide training and advice on safe moving and handling within the ward environment and to facilitate discharge to the patients home environment. To liaise effectively, as appropriate, with other National Health, Social Services, private and voluntary agencies to ensure the safety of patients whilst undergoing treatment. To provide accurate reports on patients functional abilities as required. To make appropriate and timely referrals to external agencies. To communicate complex and sensitive patient-related information to ensure effective, collaborative working between multi-disciplinary team members. To communicate discharge plans and Occupational Therapy interventions to patients and relatives and the multi-disciplinary team members. To participate in the supervision and management of assistant staff, students and other healthcare professionals. To be responsible for the safe use of all Occupational Therapy equipment within the Trust, by staff, patients and relatives. To assist the Band 7 Occupational Therapists to monitor referrals, caseloads and prioritising referrals as required. To monitor the effectiveness of interventions through goal setting, outcome measurement and evaluation of practice. Professional To be fully aware of and comply with the rules of professional conduct as set by The College of Occupational Therapists and Health & Care Professional Council. To work within the guidelines of policies and procedures and standards set by the Christie Hospital NHS Trust. To participate in an ongoing evaluation of the Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service and to demonstrate the role and contribution it offers to cancer care. To promote the role of Occupational Therapy both internally and externally of the Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. To ensure the health and safety of staff and patients and to report any areas of potential risk to the Senior Occupational Therapist or Divisional Manager. To be responsible for Continuing Professional Development as directed by the Health and Care Professions Council.Managerial To contribute to the development of all staff within the rehabilitation department and actively encourage and participate in supervision, training and development opportunities within the team, including students and junior staff. To delegate duties to the Occupational Therapy assistant. To collaborate with other senior staff on ways to maintain, monitor and improve services and undertake audits or research projects as appropriate. To behave in a professional manner at all times and to all people. To supervise the education of Occupational Therapy students during their fieldwork practice. To operate flexibly according to the needs of the service and the clinical area as directed by senior staff. To discuss service provision issues with senior staff and to report any incidents, clinical or non-clinical, promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical To undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex physical, psychosocial and cognitive problems. You will use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice to determine treatment plans, rehabilitation and discharge planning. To work collaboratively with the senior physiotherapists in delivering a high quality efficient service to patients. To undertake treatment planning and implementation of agreed goal-orientated interventions with patients/carers. To accept clinical responsibility for those patients referred to the Occupational Therapy service. To monitor, evaluate and modify Occupational Therapy treatment plans in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions. To assess for specialist adaptive equipment. To carry out risk assessments and provide training and advice on safe moving and handling within the ward environment and to facilitate discharge to the patients home environment. To liaise effectively, as appropriate, with other National Health, Social Services, private and voluntary agencies to ensure the safety of patients whilst undergoing treatment. To provide accurate reports on patients functional abilities as required. To make appropriate and timely referrals to external agencies. To communicate complex and sensitive patient-related information to ensure effective, collaborative working between multi-disciplinary team members. To communicate discharge plans and Occupational Therapy interventions to patients and relatives and the multi-disciplinary team members. To participate in the supervision and management of assistant staff, students and other healthcare professionals. To be responsible for the safe use of all Occupational Therapy equipment within the Trust, by staff, patients and relatives. To assist the Band 7 Occupational Therapists to monitor referrals, caseloads and prioritising referrals as required. To monitor the effectiveness of interventions through goal setting, outcome measurement and evaluation of practice. Professional To be fully aware of and comply with the rules of professional conduct as set by The College of Occupational Therapists and Health & Care Professional Council. To work within the guidelines of policies and procedures and standards set by the Christie Hospital NHS Trust. To participate in an ongoing evaluation of the Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service and to demonstrate the role and contribution it offers to cancer care. To promote the role of Occupational Therapy both internally and externally of the Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. To ensure the health and safety of staff and patients and to report any areas of potential risk to the Senior Occupational Therapist or Divisional Manager. To be responsible for Continuing Professional Development as directed by the Health and Care Professions Council.Managerial To contribute to the development of all staff within the rehabilitation department and actively encourage and participate in supervision, training and development opportunities within the team, including students and junior staff. To delegate duties to the Occupational Therapy assistant. To collaborate with other senior staff on ways to maintain, monitor and improve services and undertake audits or research projects as appropriate. To behave in a professional manner at all times and to all people. To supervise the education of Occupational Therapy students during their fieldwork practice. To operate flexibly according to the needs of the service and the clinical area as directed by senior staff. To discuss service provision issues with senior staff and to report any incidents, clinical or non-clinical, promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post registration clinical educators' certificate Postgraduate study
- Postgraduate study
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
- RCOT SS Membership (Major Health Conditions)
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience.
- Evidence of postgraduate training appropriate to be able to meet the knowledge and skills outlined in the job description.
- Experience of the management of patients with complex presentations.
- Complex moving and handling skills including hoisting.
- Evidence of working in a Multi Disciplinary Team.
- Evidence of supporting and supervising junior staff members and students.
Desirable
- Experience of working in oncology and/or with those with a palliative diagnosis. Experience of assessing and treating patients with neurological conditions. Previous experience in clinical effectiveness and audit projects. NHS experience
- Experience of assessing and treating patients with neurological conditions.
- Previous experience in clinical effectiveness and audit projects.
- NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced clinical reasoning and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage own complex caseload.
- Ability to work in a team and to be an effective team leader.
- Ability to recognise own limitations.
- Must be able to work autonomously.
- Proficient with basic Excel and Word.
Desirable
- Counselling skills.
- Presenting skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate awareness of government drivers within oncology and palliative care.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process & models of practice.
- A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the patho-physiology of cancer and cancer treatments.
Values
Essential
- Ability to understand and demonstrate the Trust's organisational values and behaviours.
- Professional and patient focused.
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking.
- Assertive and able to influence.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to cope in and with stressful situations.
Other
Essential
- Must be flexible in their approach.
- Self-motivated.
- Resilient
- Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to actively promote Occupational Therapy within The Christie Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post registration clinical educators' certificate Postgraduate study
- Postgraduate study
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
- RCOT SS Membership (Major Health Conditions)
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience.
- Evidence of postgraduate training appropriate to be able to meet the knowledge and skills outlined in the job description.
- Experience of the management of patients with complex presentations.
- Complex moving and handling skills including hoisting.
- Evidence of working in a Multi Disciplinary Team.
- Evidence of supporting and supervising junior staff members and students.
Desirable
- Experience of working in oncology and/or with those with a palliative diagnosis. Experience of assessing and treating patients with neurological conditions. Previous experience in clinical effectiveness and audit projects. NHS experience
- Experience of assessing and treating patients with neurological conditions.
- Previous experience in clinical effectiveness and audit projects.
- NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced clinical reasoning and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage own complex caseload.
- Ability to work in a team and to be an effective team leader.
- Ability to recognise own limitations.
- Must be able to work autonomously.
- Proficient with basic Excel and Word.
Desirable
- Counselling skills.
- Presenting skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate awareness of government drivers within oncology and palliative care.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process & models of practice.
- A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the patho-physiology of cancer and cancer treatments.
Values
Essential
- Ability to understand and demonstrate the Trust's organisational values and behaviours.
- Professional and patient focused.
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking.
- Assertive and able to influence.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to cope in and with stressful situations.
Other
Essential
- Must be flexible in their approach.
- Self-motivated.
- Resilient
- Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to actively promote Occupational Therapy within The Christie Hospital.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
