Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our friendly and experienced Occupational Therapy team within acute service at Warwick Hospital Could you be the enthusiastic, committed individual we are looking for to join our Occupational Therapy team? You will work under the guidance and supervision of the Occupational Therapists and on the medical, trauma, orthopaedic and surgical wards. You will work as part of a wider Multi-Disciplinary team. You will also assist with the evaluation of the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy input, using validated outcome measures, and assist with data management and input. As part of your role you will be expected to liaise and work with patients, carers, other healthcare professionals and external agencies regularly, therefore you will need excellent communication and team working skills. Do you have the ability to multi-task in a busy environment and also be able to work using your initiative? You would also need to be able to manage your workload flexibly to meet the demands of the service. Experience of working in a healthcare setting and knowledge of Occupational Therapy is preferred. Main duties of the job To assist in the provision of an effective service delivery within the speciality. To assist in managing an agreed caseload of patients within the service speciality area under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. To follow the recognised professional standards, the agreed therapy pathway and best practice in your designated area of speciality, liaising with the Occupational Therapist regularly/as necessary. About us Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 203-SS1071 Job locations Occupational Therapy, Warwick Hospital Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Job description Job responsibilities Knowledge, Skills and Experience To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy intervention and assist in maintaining service delivery. To have knowledge of and apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in order to gain consent for intervention or, for those who lack capacity to consent, a best interest decision. To assist with standardised and non-standardised Occupational Therapy assessments under guidance from the Occupational Therapist. To implement patient centred individual interventions under the guidance of the OT team. To have knowledge of relevant external agencies eligibility criteria and Trust policies and procedures to be able to effectively refer the patient to these services under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. To have knowledge and be safe and competent in the use of all equipment for daily living, evidenced in the individual Medical Devices Log. To have knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics, Conduct and Standards for Occupational Therapy. Evaluating responses to interventions and referring back to the Occupational Therapist as required. To organise own workload in line with the competing needs of the department e.g. organising and planning patient care and supporting students and new staff. To demonstrate advanced skills in the use of all equipment, as well as manual handling techniques when assisting patients which will be required for the role. Measurable Result Areas To be responsible for the day to day preparation and tidying of designated therapy and office areas maintaining these in a professional manner. To comply with Health and Safety guidelines, Medical Devices Policy and maintain safe environment, equipment and working practices. To maintain verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic patient records, reports and activity data contemporaneously and reported back in appropriate forums, in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. To contribute to the Key Performance Indicator targets and ensure that they are recorded for the designated speciality area in line with the Trust policies and service protocols. To order equipment for daily living under instruction of the Occupational Therapist, in line with the policies and procedures of the Integrated Community Equipment Service within the authorised budgetary limit. To identify stock and non-stock in line with the OT service procedures and in line with the Trust financial instructions. Communications and Working Relationships To develop an effective therapeutic relationship through the use of a good range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including where there may be barriers to understanding and the need for reassurance and sensitivity. To assist and support opportunities for teaching and training of staff, other students for example medical, nursing, work experience and other professionals. To assist in the induction of all new Occupational Therapy staff and students. To notify the Principal Occupational Therapist of staff absences when senior staff are not available. To respect the equality, dignity and diversity of the individual, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs. Job description Job responsibilities Knowledge, Skills and Experience To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy intervention and assist in maintaining service delivery. To have knowledge of and apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in order to gain consent for intervention or, for those who lack capacity to consent, a best interest decision. To assist with standardised and non-standardised Occupational Therapy assessments under guidance from the Occupational Therapist. To implement patient centred individual interventions under the guidance of the OT team. To have knowledge of relevant external agencies eligibility criteria and Trust policies and procedures to be able to effectively refer the patient to these services under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. To have knowledge and be safe and competent in the use of all equipment for daily living, evidenced in the individual Medical Devices Log. To have knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics, Conduct and Standards for Occupational Therapy. Evaluating responses to interventions and referring back to the Occupational Therapist as required. To organise own workload in line with the competing needs of the department e.g. organising and planning patient care and supporting students and new staff. To demonstrate advanced skills in the use of all equipment, as well as manual handling techniques when assisting patients which will be required for the role. Measurable Result Areas To be responsible for the day to day preparation and tidying of designated therapy and office areas maintaining these in a professional manner. To comply with Health and Safety guidelines, Medical Devices Policy and maintain safe environment, equipment and working practices. To maintain verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic patient records, reports and activity data contemporaneously and reported back in appropriate forums, in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. To contribute to the Key Performance Indicator targets and ensure that they are recorded for the designated speciality area in line with the Trust policies and service protocols. To order equipment for daily living under instruction of the Occupational Therapist, in line with the policies and procedures of the Integrated Community Equipment Service within the authorised budgetary limit. To identify stock and non-stock in line with the OT service procedures and in line with the Trust financial instructions. Communications and Working Relationships To develop an effective therapeutic relationship through the use of a good range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including where there may be barriers to understanding and the need for reassurance and sensitivity. To assist and support opportunities for teaching and training of staff, other students for example medical, nursing, work experience and other professionals. To assist in the induction of all new Occupational Therapy staff and students. To notify the Principal Occupational Therapist of staff absences when senior staff are not available. To respect the equality, dignity and diversity of the individual, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level or equivalent Formal technical/training qualification to level 3 e.g. NVQ 3 level, City & Guilds Experience Essential Significant experience working in healthcare or people centred environment Experience of working within a team Experience of working with individuals/groups Desirable Experience of teaching staff /students / individuals Skills Essential Basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions Ability to problem solve Good written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy and standard keyboard Desirable Good interpersonal and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise own workload Knowledge of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety legislation Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals Ability to work as a team member Understanding of professional conduct Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to adapt to change Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time in a busy environment where there are likely to be frequent interruptions Able to work with patients with life limiting/life changing conditions on a daily basis Able to work in a clinical environment Other Essential Willingness to work in a variety of locations Independent means of transport Commitment to personal development Physically able to carry out the duties of the post e.g. manipulating equipment and moving patients as necessary Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level or equivalent Formal technical/training qualification to level 3 e.g. NVQ 3 level, City & Guilds Experience Essential Significant experience working in healthcare or people centred environment Experience of working within a team Experience of working with individuals/groups Desirable Experience of teaching staff /students / individuals Skills Essential Basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions Ability to problem solve Good written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy and standard keyboard Desirable Good interpersonal and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise own workload Knowledge of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety legislation Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals Ability to work as a team member Understanding of professional conduct Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to adapt to change Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time in a busy environment where there are likely to be frequent interruptions Able to work with patients with life limiting/life changing conditions on a daily basis Able to work in a clinical environment Other Essential Willingness to work in a variety of locations Independent means of transport Commitment to personal development Physically able to carry out the duties of the post e.g. manipulating equipment and moving patients as necessary Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Address Occupational Therapy, Warwick Hospital Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)