We are looking for a Senior Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our expanding Orthopaedic OT Team predominantly in the new elective unit (NANOC), Cringleford Ward plus involvement with Pre-operative assessments. There will also be occasions to work on the Orthopaedic Trauma wards. There will be opportunities to work with the Orthopaedic Therapy Assistant Practitioners and co-ordinate their case load, alongside the Orthopaedic Physiotherapists.

There will be scope for Service developments within the new NANOC Units, adhering to current research and Trust guidelines.

The Band 6 post provides an excellent opportunity for occupational therapists to continue broadening their skills and to develop greater knowledge & skill.

You will be involved with students, developing and promoting competencies for OT assistants and Therapy Assistant practitioners and MDT members.

The Occupational Therapy service at NNUH has over 90 members of staff committed to providing a high- quality patient care across all specialisms. We have a dynamic working environment where two days are never the same. There is the opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals, requiring the many areas of occupational therapy skills and knowledge in order to have a positive impact at a time when it is needed most.

Main duties of the job

As an autonomous practitioner, you will:

• independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for elective and trauma patients incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity
• assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting, in line with new NANOC discharge pathways.
• provide advice and information to patients/carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issued.
• carry out day to day supervision/ co-ordinating of qualified and unqualified staff across the Orthopaedic elective unit.
• to record In-patient intervention daily into IT systems: For example: Tracker, Patient Handover.

We are committed to providing the post holders with the opportunity to develop current/ new skills with access to in-service training and professional development. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal have access to peer support and encouragement to take an active role within your own continuing professional development.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To maintain a high standard of professional practice, working within the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your own work including accountability for the management of patients in your care as an autonomous practitioner
• To have knowledge of evidence as a base for practice, participate in service / multidisciplinary audit and research within the clinical area and use knowledge gained to achieve optimum outcomes for Occupational Therapy.
• To prioritise own caseload
• To independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for patients with complex needs incorporating personal, psychological and spiritual needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity.
• To contribute to the differential diagnosis of complex patients through functional and cognitive assessments and determine treatment interventions based on this
• To assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting.
• To manage challenging situations including emotional, verbal and physical conflicts and understand own need for support
• To overcome barriers and communicate sensitive information effectively with patients and carers/family. This requires the use of appropriate specialist communication skills of negotiation, motivation, explanation and the gaining of informed/implied consent.
• To communicate with multidisciplinary /outside agencies and arrange appropriate follow up to provide a flexible seamless service.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc OT
• Health Professions Council registration
• Relevant post-graduate experience

Desirable

• MSc OT

Experience

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge and experience in the relevant clinical area within the acute setting
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• Caseload management and prioritisation

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

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