Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join STEPS as part of the Specialist Spinal Rehabilitation team.
STEPS has recently been awarded spinal injuries team of the year at the SIA awards 2024 and provide specialist rehabilitation for individuals from all over the UK and abroad who have sustained spinal injuries. Clients are admitted at different stages in their recovery, from major trauma centres, spinal injury units or other providers.
While you are supporting our clients through their journey, STEPS will support you with a fantastic benefits package:
Discounted travel pass scheme
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days holiday (pro rata)
Life assurance scheme (four times your annual salary)
Private medical cover
Critical Illness Cover (three times your annual salary)
Income protection scheme (75% in the case of illness or incapacity for up to five years)
Paid time to complete mandatory training
Free specialist internal training
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships
Blue light card
Vivup benefits platform
Access to support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme
1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution
Benefit from supernumerary shifts as part of onboarding before commencing with your usual shift pattern
Main duties of the job
In this role you will have access to, and training with the latest rehabilitation technologies to enable an innovative and creative approach to rehabilitation.
The role of the Specialist Spinal Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist (OT) is to provide high quality holistic therapy to our clients throughout their journey alongside the inter-disciplinary team.
About us
STEPS is a purpose-built 23-bedroom, unique rehabilitation facility, able to deliver high-quality care from a range of medical and rehabilitation specialists on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. It is a unique environment that provides rehabilitation to clients who have suffered serious injuries and debilitating neurological illnesses.
STEPS has been designed to feel non-clinical, comfortable and homely and we hope you will agree STEPS is like no other care facility you will have worked in. Our specialists work collaboratively under one roof and clients can access a wide range of therapies and specialist robotic and VR rehabilitation equipment. You will be working within our interdisciplinary team comprised of Consultants in rehabilitation medicine; spinal injuries, amputations, anaesthetics, plastic surgery and pain management, physiotherapists; occupational therapists; speech and language therapists; neuro-psychologists; neurologic music therapist; prosthetic and orthotic specialists and amongst other nurses experienced in complex care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally and expand your experience in an exceptional setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention to clients within specialist clinical area
To assess and provide OT assessment and intervention, addressing occupational performance in the areas of self-care, leisure and productivity
To undertake the client key worker role within STEPS Rehabilitation
To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan
To assess, implement and monitor individual client rehabilitation plans
Carry out community visits to support a clients goals and transition from STEPS, for example accessible leisure activities
Identify a range of specialist equipment to optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk
To complete required documentation including clinical notes and comprehensive reports within a timely manner
To ensure accurate recording and monitoring of relevant outcome measures
To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures
To adhere to and carry out individual client risk assessments
In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team, to ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met
To be flexible and able to offer support to other clinical areas as required
To have an awareness and knowledge of current evidence-based OT practice and research in spinal injuries and complex trauma
To initiate and lead on service development projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team e.g, education, training, audits with support from Lead OT/ Head of Therapies
To identify service equipment needs and resources to the Lead OT/ Head of Therapy
To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
To adhere to the Royal College of OT code of ethics and professional conduct
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention to clients within specialist clinical area
To assess and provide OT assessment and intervention, addressing occupational performance in the areas of self-care, leisure and productivity
To undertake the client key worker role within STEPS Rehabilitation
To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan
To assess, implement and monitor individual client rehabilitation plans
Carry out community visits to support a clients goals and transition from STEPS, for example accessible leisure activities
Identify a range of specialist equipment to optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk
To complete required documentation including clinical notes and comprehensive reports within a timely manner
To ensure accurate recording and monitoring of relevant outcome measures
To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures
To adhere to and carry out individual client risk assessments
In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team, to ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met
To be flexible and able to offer support to other clinical areas as required
To have an awareness and knowledge of current evidence-based OT practice and research in spinal injuries and complex trauma
To initiate and lead on service development projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team e.g, education, training, audits with support from Lead OT/ Head of Therapies
To identify service equipment needs and resources to the Lead OT/ Head of Therapy
To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
To adhere to the Royal College of OT code of ethics and professional conduct
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with HCPC
- BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Postgraduate Masters level module in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and skills accumulated through formal training and experience.
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and a relevant specialist section group
- Masters in relevant specialty
- Key trainer/train the trainer qualification
- Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post-registration experience, including experience at specialist/senior level treating Spinal Injuries
- Highly skilled in managing a complex Neurological caseload.
- Knowledge and experience in education, training and development of more Junior team members, assistants and students including appraisal.
- Specialist rehabilitation experience in treating clients with motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, emotional and psychological problems
- Knowledge in wheelchairs, seating and postural management
- Experience in assessing for equipment
- Setting and reviewing client centered goals
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems, data management, complaints, reporting incidents
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Neurological rehabilitation
- Experience in complex trauma
- Casting and Splinting experience
- Experience of working in a private medical setting
- Experience of writing medico legal reports
- Experience of audit functions
- Experience using a variety of rehabilitation technology.
- Experience in research and development.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Creative, innovative, inclusive and engaging approach to client care
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal. Able to demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Able to work as part of an dynamic interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent time management
- Adaptable and flexible
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to drive as part of role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with HCPC
- BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Postgraduate Masters level module in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and skills accumulated through formal training and experience.
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and a relevant specialist section group
- Masters in relevant specialty
- Key trainer/train the trainer qualification
- Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post-registration experience, including experience at specialist/senior level treating Spinal Injuries
- Highly skilled in managing a complex Neurological caseload.
- Knowledge and experience in education, training and development of more Junior team members, assistants and students including appraisal.
- Specialist rehabilitation experience in treating clients with motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, emotional and psychological problems
- Knowledge in wheelchairs, seating and postural management
- Experience in assessing for equipment
- Setting and reviewing client centered goals
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems, data management, complaints, reporting incidents
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Neurological rehabilitation
- Experience in complex trauma
- Casting and Splinting experience
- Experience of working in a private medical setting
- Experience of writing medico legal reports
- Experience of audit functions
- Experience using a variety of rehabilitation technology.
- Experience in research and development.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Creative, innovative, inclusive and engaging approach to client care
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal. Able to demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Able to work as part of an dynamic interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent time management
- Adaptable and flexible
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to drive as part of role
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).
