The interview date for this role will be 23th July 2024.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Rotational Specialist Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in supporting patients in their journey during an acute medical stay, through rehabilitation and discharge to their own environment.

This post offers the opportunity to look at completing development to move from a band 5 to a band 6 via completing annex 21 training.

The post will offer the opportunity for the holder to spend time rotating across the different teams within the pathway.

The post holder will have a broad range of specialists skills that transfer across the patient pathway as the patient travels from care setting to setting.

The post holder will provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others working as part of the wider team.

As part of the leadership team, the post holder must be flexible and dynamic and have a positive approach to enhancing service delivery and implementing NHS Frameworks and Quality Guidelines.

Please see the attached documents for further information (Job description and person spec).

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities within a supportive working environment.

Main duties of the job

The specialist Rotational Occupational Therapist will be expected to:

To provide specialist advice, for relatives, carers and members of the MDT, to promote the OT role in patient care.

To advise patients, carers, relatives, colleagues on the safe use of equipment, minor adaptations, treatment techniques, moving and positioning, in relation to individual patients.

To be competent in prescribing equipment, and have an in depth knowledge of equipment available for patients and how it is accessed. Ensure that all issued equipment is used safely and correctly, following protocols.

To accurately and effectively report and document any changes in patients condition or progress to other relevant MDT team members.

To provide specialist written reports, discharge summaries, risk assessments and other recommendations regarding individual needs as required by the service.

To represent the OT service and/or individual patients at MDT meetings, and case conferences to ensure the delivery of a co-coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include discussion of patient care and patient progress.

To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team liaising and working with other trust staff in the management of the patients appropriate to the medical service and with external agencies as required.

To oversee and manage the caseloads of more junior staff within a designated area.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 4146

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Sound knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy.
• Sound working knowledge of Medical, Orthopaedic and Surgical conditions and the impact on occupational heath and function.
• Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HPC.

Desirable

• Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this.
• Understanding of NHS direction.
• Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Health Professions Council registration.
• COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study.

Desirable

• Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills.

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant fields.
• Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting.

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit and research.

Trust Values

Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

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