We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving the lives of people, flexible, hardworking and innovative, to join our friendly therapy team as part of our rotation programme.This position would suit someone due to qualify, recently qualified or already in a post but looking for a new challenge.

Our values are: promoting independence through function and a truly home-first approach. We pride ourselves in consistently avoiding unnecessary admissions, supporting patients back to their own home as soon as possible and supporting patients to remain in their own homes engaging in what is meaningful to them. Our rotations will provide the opportunity to work in both inpatient and community settings.

If successful, you will be part of our established, integrated therapy service, working across all aspects of acute and community care. Delivery of a high quality service and development of our staff is a high priority. We have an established education programme and strong peer support throughout the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Rotations are for 6 months and our current rotations:

• Intermediate care
• Community rehabilitation and admission avoidance
• Acute medicine
• Rapid response therapy services in A& E, AMU and frail elderly.
• Trauma & Orthopaedics
• MacMillan Therapy Services
• Stroke and Neurology

It is essential that applicants are a car driver and have access to a car on a daily basis for some rotations.

Opportunities in this role:

• Completing assessments and treatment plans for patients with a variety of health conditions and backgrounds.
• Completing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments.
• To work in an integrated Therapy service that will further develop your skills and knowledge.
• Promoting discharge to assess by adopting a 'home first' mindset, and supporting the roll out of the 'discharge to assess' pathway
• Champion the role of Occupational Therapy within the department, trust and local area.
• Opportunity to be involved in supervision of students and develop own skills to become a practice educator.
• Access to training, supervision, competency frameworks and professional development groups.

Support through Peer group meetings and robust supervision structures.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation. We are dedicated to improving the lives of local people, to maintaining an outstanding reputation for teaching and education, and to embedding innovation and research. Our vision is to be renowned as the best integrated care organisation in the NHS.

Could this be you?:

• A passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist
• Someone keen to explore opportunities to for ongoing development within a rotation programme
• An excellent communicator, who can problem solve and demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in all core areas.

We will consider part-time working or job share options. We also welcome applications from third year students who have not yet completed their studies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Broad clinical experience at Under-graduate level
• Working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and Multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Involvement in audit and research

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Portfolio evidence of development
• Membership of B.A.O.T.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy at graduate level
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Conduct
• The ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the Occupational Therapy Service

Desirable

• Understanding of occupational therapy within acute care

Communication

Essential

• Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstandings in group and individual settings

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell & West Birmingham

B71 4HJ

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