Job summary 12-month fixed-term to cover maternity leave.This is a senior occupational therapy post working within Emergency Department and Urgent Care Therapy team. You will take a lead role in the advanced assessment of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine, therapy treatment and timely discharge planning. The post holder will also undertake a coordinating role in the delivery of the therapy service within their specific clinical area on a day-to-day basis and this will include the provision of a 7-day service in our clinical specialities. The post holder will also support junior staff members and students. https://player.vimeo.com/video/525006615 Main duties of the job This is a senior occupational therapy post providing clinical support and teaching to rotational band 5 staff, Therapy assistants and students on placement. You will assist with coordination of the day to day therapy service delivery in your specific clinical area. You will take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and occupational therapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder will also undertake a coordinating role in the delivery of the therapy service within their specific clinical area on a day-to-day basis and this will include the provision of a 7-day service in our clinical specialities. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group. We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 253-0924-6646558-A Job locations Russells Hall Hospital Busheyfields Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Basic IT/keyboard skills Qualifications & Education Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered Clinical education training Knowledge and Training Essential Significant post qualification experience in clinical area relevant to post Evidence of post graduate training in specialist clinical area Have an understanding of developments within the NHS and the Trust, and their implication on Occupational Therapy Knowledge of evidence based practice Desirable Other responsibilities e.g. HASAW rep, trade union rep/steward Experience Essential Clinical experience at band 5 in core areas of respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology and orthopaedics Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Demonstrates the ability to teach, guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice Flexible working to meet the need of the service Able to delegate appropriately Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, in a good clear and logical manner including good standard of documentation in application Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential Demonstrates evidence of clinical reasoning in the management of patient care Demonstrates evidence of the ability to use reflective practice as a tools for growth and development Evidence of self-directed learning Demonstrate understanding of the governance framework and relevance to clinical practice Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area and support others Evidence of participation and willingness to work in a weekend and Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Demonstrates a vision for developing service Evidence of organisational and good time management skills Management experience of a team Evidence of leadership skills Demonstrates evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and demanding situations Audit Essential To have the physical ability to carry out the necessary therapeutic handling and highly developed dexterity and coordination for assessment and manual treatments Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Basic IT/keyboard skills Qualifications & Education Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered Clinical education training Knowledge and Training Essential Significant post qualification experience in clinical area relevant to post Evidence of post graduate training in specialist clinical area Have an understanding of developments within the NHS and the Trust, and their implication on Occupational Therapy Knowledge of evidence based practice Desirable Other responsibilities e.g. HASAW rep, trade union rep/steward Experience Essential Clinical experience at band 5 in core areas of respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology and orthopaedics Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Demonstrates the ability to teach, guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice Flexible working to meet the need of the service Able to delegate appropriately Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, in a good clear and logical manner including good standard of documentation in application Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential Demonstrates evidence of clinical reasoning in the management of patient care Demonstrates evidence of the ability to use reflective practice as a tools for growth and development Evidence of self-directed learning Demonstrate understanding of the governance framework and relevance to clinical practice Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area and support others Evidence of participation and willingness to work in a weekend and Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Demonstrates a vision for developing service Evidence of organisational and good time management skills Management experience of a team Evidence of leadership skills Demonstrates evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and demanding situations Audit Essential To have the physical ability to carry out the necessary therapeutic handling and highly developed dexterity and coordination for assessment and manual treatments Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russells Hall Hospital Busheyfields Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)