We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and forward thinking Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Therapy Team on a Rotational basis.

We are looking for talented individuals who will be confident and professional with the clinical skills required to manage a diverse, complex caseload within a dynamic environment. Providing a high standard occupational service in designated acute inpatient, outpatient specialties and/or community settings as part of an annual rotational scheme.

You will need to demonstrate both supervisory and leadership skills to support junior members of staff and students and will be required to work a shift pattern across 7 days & extended days until 6pm in some speciality areas.

The Therapy Service has a high profile within the Trust and respected roles in admission avoidance, complex discharge planning and influencing patient pathways. We thrive on innovation and challenge and have taken a lead role in many developments which are helping to shape the future of patient pathways within the local area. Our excellent reputation has been built on the expertise and skills of our clinicians do you have what we are looking for?

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This post attracts a recruitment incentive of �2000 (conditions apply)

Main duties of the job

To participate in the annual Band 6 rotational scheme. Rotational areas include: Surgery, General Medicine, Neuro rehabilitation, Stroke, Frailty, Care of the Elderly and Integrated Rapid Assessment Service (IRAS).

Specialist assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning.

To plan and organise a designated caseload of complex patients within the designated service and own professional activities under the management of Team Leader.

To work with the patient and carers to identify and meet OT goals, using standardised and OT assessment tools to assess their skills deficits, occupational needs and achieve functional fitness for timely discharge.

In collaboration with the patient, to plan and implement single or a programme of interventions using treatment techniques to meet the patient's needs re timely discharge. These will be achieved using professional and theoretical knowledge, and specialist clinical reasoning skills.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment interventions to measure progress and ensure effectiveness, involving patient, carer and MDT as appropriate.

To ensure Therapy goals are integral to the multidisciplinary care plan re: safe and timely discharge.

To apply an enhanced understanding of effects and impact of illness, frailty and disability on patient's abilities and provide advice and education regarding lifestyle changes / adaptations to their physical and social environment.

About us

One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job description

Job responsibilities

This senior post will offer an opportunity to develop advanced skills and work across East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust, in the acute settings. You will have experience of working at a Band 6 level in a range of areas.

A comprehensive induction and regular formal and informal supervision, appraisal, in-service training and CPD opportunities are available. Continued study and development at Masters level is achievable and supported by our Service for the right candidate

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Recruitment incentive details: The �2000 payment will be made in three instalments:

• �500 upon commencement
• �500 upon successful completion of probationary period
• �1,000 upon completion of one years service

Repayment of the incentive would be required if you left employment within a two year qualifying period.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc / MSc Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• oValidated post registration courses
• oNon-clinical courses
• oLEO / Edward Jenner leadership
• oStudent educator course
• oInformation technology

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of multi-disciplinary working
• oComprehensive range of junior rotations with experience of complex caseload management.
• oExperience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community
• oIn-service training and reflective learning

Desirable

• oSupervision of students in any environment

Knowledge

Essential

• oBroad knowledge of respiratory, neurology, elderly and trauma and orthopaedic conditions and their management.
• oPrinciples and practices of rehabilitation / reablement

Desirable

• oFalls re-education
• oSupervisory / appraisal skills

Skills

Essential

• Car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle (role will involve travel to other sites that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means)
• oWillingness to be flexible to meet service needs over a 7 day service with extended working hours (in specific settings)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

432-HR1679-23