Occupational Therapist Band 5 Rotational

Are you looking for a brilliant place to work?Come and join our dynamic and friendlyTherapyteamwherewe'repassionate about delivering the best patient care, your contribution isvalued, and your personal growth is a priority. We'relooking for arotationalOccupational Therapisttodeliver quality care across ourSurgery/ICU,Medical, Urgent Care, T&O and Stroke Teams. Your day mayinclude: Triage,assessmentandtreatment ofpatientswith a wide range of medical/surgicalconditions Delivering rehabilitationin various settings including our newcommunity-basedStroke Rehabilitation Unit Assessingforand ordering equipment Planning and implementing plansincluding home access visits to support discharge Documenting care and communicating with the Therapyand widerteams,patientsand their families Supervision ofsupportstaff and students It is expected that the post holder will contribute to seven-day services. Are you ready to make a difference?We'dlove to hear fromyou! Main duties of the job This is a qualified post and provides an opportunity for the Therapist to consolidate core skills and competencies. The key function of this role is mainly clinical and concentrates on the assessment of patients referred to the service. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have the support of a senior therapist, and be part of the planning and implementation of therapy intervention in partnership with patients under their care. These posts are rotational to ensure a rounded learning opportunity., Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description, Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Education & Qualifications Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• If a student, must be in final 6 months of course
• Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration
Skills & Experience Essential
• Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in the physical field
• Evidence of theoretical knowledge and continuous professional development
• Relevant undergraduate experience in acute setting at student level or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt
• Knowledge of the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Basic IT skills
Desirable
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of NHS and the challenges facing the Physiotherapy profession, Ability to analyse and make clinical judgements about assessments and plans with patients
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, relatives and patients
• Evidence of good time management and personal organisation skills
Interests & Motivation to the Job Essential
• Basic knowledge of principles and practice of Clinical governance and its application to OT
• Knowledge of evidence based practice and its relevance to IT
• Must be willing to participate in flexible working patterns including weekend for
Communication & Interpersonal Skills Essential
• Ability to use initiative and make changes to plans at short notice
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area
• Able to provide spontaneous, as well as planned, advice and teaching to others
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, at all levels
Desirable
• Ability to delegate appropriately
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential
• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• If a student, must be in final 6 months of course
• Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration
Skills & Experience Essential
• Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in the physical field
• Evidence of theoretical knowledge and continuous professional development
• Relevant undergraduate experience in acute setting at student level or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt
• Knowledge of the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Basic IT skills
Desirable
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of NHS and the challenges facing the Physiotherapy profession, Ability to analyse and make clinical judgements about assessments and plans with patients
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, relatives and patients
• Evidence of good time management and personal organisation skills
Interests & Motivation to the Job Essential
• Basic knowledge of principles and practice of Clinical governance and its application to OT
• Knowledge of evidence based practice and its relevance to IT
• Must be willing to participate in flexible working patterns including weekend for
Communication & Interpersonal Skills Essential
• Ability to use initiative and make changes to plans at short notice
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area
• Able to provide spontaneous, as well as planned, advice and teaching to others
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, at all levels
Desirable
• Ability to delegate appropriately
  
  At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles. We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.