University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our highly valued Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Emergency Department (ED) therapies team at University Hospital Southampton. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, reliable, and flexible senior therapist who can lead the team alongside existing senior members of the team.

The aims of this flexible and responsive service will be to provide prompt therapy assessments, implement frailty care pathways, and facilitate appropriate discharges across AMU and ED.You will work as part of a team delivering a therapy service from 8am to 6pm across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays.

You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.

This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 290wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity for a B7 OT wishing to update their acute skills, or a for an experienced B6 who is looking to progress into a leadership role for the first time.The postholder will work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience. They will be expected to support the wider multi-disciplinary team across AMU and ED which consists of 90 beds in total. Patients present with a wide range of diagnoses and often have multiple pathologies and complex social situations. It is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and teamwork are essential. Our focus is early assessment and complex discharge planning.

Essential skills/experience Experience working in the acute hospital setting (ideally within Acute Medical Units or Emergency Department) Experience in completing comprehensive geriatric assessments. Experience within a variety of acute areas e.g. Orthopaedics, Medicine, Elderly Care, Neuro Understanding of complex equipment needs including managing pressure care. Experience working in a large multidisciplinary team and communicating effectively. Experience in managing and supporting staff, rotas and other team management skills. Evidence of leadership skills. Knowledge of NHS systems. Clear desire to work within UHS therapy services. Clear desire to work in acute services.

Desirable skills/experience include: Involvement in service developments and facilitating change Knowledge of cognitive assessments appropriate to the acute setting Evidence of providing teaching to wider MDT, therapy teams and students

As part of this role, you will be expected to work across 7-days on a roster basis: working 8am to 6pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements.

Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.

If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent level of experience
• Current HCPC registration
• Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in Occupational Therapy practice
• Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
• Previous experience within relevant clinical area
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
• Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment

Desirable

• Management qualification, or equivalent experience
• Leadership qualification, or experience
• Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
• Experience working in an acute hospital setting

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Communication
• Time management
• Prioritisation
• Diplomacy
• Working autonomously
• Interpersonal skills
• Taking the initiative
• Collaborative approach
• Teamwork
• Influencing
• Report writing
• Presentation skills
• Working under pressure

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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