Band 6 Rotational Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rotational band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Orthopaedic Therapy team. The rotation includes the Trauma & Orthopaedic wards at Barnet Hospital and the Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Chase Farm Hospital. We are looking for a dynamic therapist to join our friendly and supportive team, consisting of experienced Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Therapy Support Workers.
This post offers a varied role for the successful candidate, providing the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills as an Occupational Therapist while supporting the OT Team Lead in service improvement tasks. The therapy team is integral to the ward, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to assess and treat patients throughout their hospital stay.
Within the Elective Orthopaedic Therapy service, the post will involve working within the newly developed Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Ambulatory pathway, including a vital role within the pre-operative assessment service for this patient group. The post offers a varied caseload of Elective procedures including Spinal, Shoulder, and foot and ankle surgeries. In the Trauma & Orthopaedic team at Barnet, you will assist patients in returning home safely following traumatic injuries, including upper limb, lower limb, and spinal fractures. You will provide essential rehabilitation to improve patients' function post-operatively to regain their baseline independence and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Manage and prioritise your own caseload effectively, utilising a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills, with support from the Team Lead OT.
* Carry out comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments, including complex standardised assessments and risk assessments.
* Plan and carry out individual Occupational Therapy treatment programmes reflecting the patient's needs and goals.
* Evaluate treatment and use reflective practice to improve patient care.
* Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills when considering the use of equipment and adaptations to maximise independence.
* Be flexible to fluctuating priorities and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrate effective and efficient discharge planning skills.
* Apply excellent communication skills with patients, carers, and MDT colleagues, including attending daily board rounds, MDT, and other meetings.
* Teach, supervise, and appraise junior staff and students, while being supported by highly skilled and experienced senior staff.
* Take an active role in developing the Orthopaedic service, including quality improvement and service development.
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hour) position. The post holder will also be required to work bank holidays and weekends, in line with the department's 7-day working policy.
About us
The Therapy Service is passionate about developing and delivering world-class care and will provide training and development opportunities, including supervision and appraisal, to ensure you are supported in your role. There is a strong education ethos with various in-service training programs and frequent opportunities to learn from other disciplines both formally and informally. Applicants with a commitment to lifelong learning will be fully supported and given ample opportunity to participate in quality improvement and finding ways to improve staff satisfaction and patient outcomes. The post holder will uphold the Royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients, and patients alike so that everyone within the trust can feel:
Welcome all of the time
Confident because we are clearly communicating
Respected and cared for
Reassured that they are always in safe hands
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBTQ+, BME, and people with disabilities is essential.
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job duties/responsibilities can be found in the attached job description document and are summarised below:
* The Band 6 Occupational Therapist will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and work in accordance with the standards, policies, and procedures established within the trust.
* Manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based/patient-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate occupational therapy interventions.
* Provide an advanced standard of therapy assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload within the area of Elective Orthopaedics and Trauma and Orthopaedics to patients, carers, and families without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from team leads is available when required.
* Effectively communicate with other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers, as well as patients' families, carers, and employers.
* Supervise, teach, and appraise Band 5 therapists and support workers.
* Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placements.
* Take an active role in and contribute to service improvement projects that will enhance the service.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Education & Professional Qualifications
* Current HCPC Registration.
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning.
* UK driving license.
* Fieldwork Education Certificate.
Experience
* Post-registration experience relevant to the clinical area, including work in an acute health setting and discharge planning.
* Evidence of CPD in relevant areas of practice.
* Experience in supervising/teaching staff/students/volunteers.
* Relevant other associated work experience.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to relate clinical knowledge to practice.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to use supervision constructively.
* Ability to problem solve and use clinical reasoning.
* Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and delegate.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
* Understanding of needs of client group.
* Evidence of up-to-date knowledge.
* Knowledge of principles of clinical governance.
* Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
* Understanding of risks involved in working in clinical settings relevant to the post.
* Member of a Special Interest Group.
* Knowledge of current NHS and local issues.
* Knowledge of research process.
* Evidence of audit.
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.
£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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