Advanced Occupational Therapist - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Permanent

Description

Job summary

We are seeking an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant Occupational Therapy department in our Surgery speciality.

We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Occupational Therapist with creative ideas to team lead and continue to develop the Occupational Therapy working in the area of Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely to best manage complex patients, and expedite discharges from hospital.

If you are experienced at working in Acute Care with complex patients, knowledgeable about Community Services, committed to improving patient care, skilled in staff development, practice evidence based therapy and working at MSc level then this is the job for you.

You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent care by the Occupational Therapy team as well as carrying your own caseload. You will also be actively involved within a large Occupational Therapy department, including active participation in teaching, service and staff development and management.

This post requires some weekend / Bank Holiday working and out of hours working when required.

Main duties of the job

You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with highly developed clinical skills, with knowledge of Surgeries and how they may impact a patient's occupational performance.

You will undertake a Team Leader role within this field of practice and thus take a lead role in initiating, planning, implementing and leading the service developments in an Occupational Therapy team on a day-to-day basis.

You will provide occupational therapy to patients working autonomously and without direct supervision.

You will ensure safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and agency teams and the Professional Lead and Operational Manager in Occupational Therapy.

You will also work closely with the Divisions to reduce length of stay and readmission rates.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 19 May 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 30 May 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Occupational Therapist registered with Health Professions Council

Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy

Fieldwork educators certificate or equivalent

Evidence of relevant in line with HCPC guidelines

Working to a level of expertise, knowledge and judgement commensurate with MSc

Desirable

Member of

Evidence of further study / research in clinical specialty

Member of relevant Special Interest Group / Specialist section

Evidence of management / leadership training

Post graduate formal qualification relevant to clinical speciality ( MSc)

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in relevant field of practice

Close working with Multi-disciplinary team

Experience of supervising Occupational Therapy staff / students

Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Moving and handling patients and daily living equipment

Desirable

Business planning

Team leadership

Experience in Community setting

Experience in adult rehabilitation

Experience of conducting recruitment and selection procedure

Experience of dealing with people who display inappropriate behaviour ( physical or verbal)

Experience of research and evidence based practice

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of current research and treatment applications

Knowledge of relevant governmental guidelines

Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession, RCOT and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethic and professional conduct

Desirable

IPR appraisal process and implementation

Service evaluation and development

Research and Audit participation

Can demonstrate realistic expectations for service delivery

Skills

Essential

Effective presentation skills

Teaching skills

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Self-management skills

IT skills including e-mails

Proactive, innovative / creative / enthusiastic pro-active / flexible

Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Able to work under pressure

Close working with multidisciplinary team in hospital and Community

Desirable

Committed to improving patient services

Able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively

Change management and service improvement

Additional Requirements

Essential

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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