The landscape for cancer care in the NHS is changing with a bigger emphasis on earlier diagnosis and improving outcomes for all patients living with and beyond cancer as directed by the 2019 NHS Long Term Plan. In response to changing needs within the local service and national directive, an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the team has arisen. This post will appeal to a candidate with an interest and experienced background in oncology, who has or wants to develop their practice in the subspecialty in musculoskeletal malignancies.
The Montgomery Unit is one of 5 specialist units in England to diagnose and treat bone and soft tissue sarcomas, bony metastases, and other tumour-like conditions of the musculoskeletal system. We form part of the Greater Manchester and Oswestry Sarcoma Service (GMOSS).
We are looking to recruit to a Band 7 Specialist Occupational Therapist in Musculoskeletal Oncology. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, educational, developmental, and advocacy components and be able to influence care delivery within the Trust, with the aim of advancing service delivery to our cohort of patients. The post holder is responsible for contributing and leading the ongoing development of clinical practice, standards of care within the service including the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines, and undertake service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
16 Hours a week post.
Main duties of the job
* To act as a lead expert Occupational Therapist in the sensitive field of cancer and palliative care (predominantly Sarcoma, but to also include benign tumours and other metastatic bone tumours).
* Responsible for development of complex clinical case load within Orthopaedic Oncology, provide specialist, highly skilled assessment of patients.
* Develop specialist Occupational Therapy role/service for the management and treatment of Orthopaedic Oncology patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting including pre-operative planning and facilitating complex discharges.
* To act as the sole Occupational Therapist for the MSK Tumour team but work alongside the Specialist Physiotherapist to provide a comprehensive seamless therapy service in the in-patient setting.
* More details available within attached job description.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester, and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support other staff to do likewise.
* To assess and prepare patients for upcoming major surgery in a dedicated pre-operative clinic both physically and mentally to meet their post-operative needs and facilitate safe and effective discharge.
* To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills tailored and specific to formulate individualised treatment plans, using evidence-based practice, advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills/options.
* To accept clinical responsibility, as an autonomous practitioner, for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regards to clinical priorities and use of time both in an outpatient and in-patient setting.
* To receive and prioritise verbal and written referrals from the Tumour MDT (Surgeons, Fellows, Registrars, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Physiotherapists) on a daily basis and prioritise based on timing of surgery, clinical knowledge and autonomous judgement.
* Assess the patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain their valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
* To reassess/evaluate patient progress and alter treatment programmes as required for both in-patients and out-patients.
* To represent the occupational therapy service and/or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings or ward rounds, to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service and integrate occupational therapy treatment into the overall treatment programme. This will include discussion of patient diagnosis, progress, appropriate referrals for further interventions and lead on complex patient discharge planning.
* To communicate effectively with patients and their carers, to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure their understanding of their condition. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating for example, patients who are deaf, blind, illiterate, dysphasic, experiencing difficulties accepting their diagnosis, and for those who may not speak English or it is their second language.
* To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
* To act as a source of expertise to provide highly specialised advice on orthopaedic oncology conditions to other occupational therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues within the Trust and nationally.
* To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date treatment records for your patients, in line with legal (BAOT) and departmental requirements and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports or letters when appropriate.
* To refer patients to community hospitals or community therapy teams following discharge or clinic attendance and advising therapists on appropriate treatment regimes/protocols where appropriate.
* To work with Trust clinical guidelines and BAOT guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
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. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Member of BAOT/RCOT or equivalent
* HCPC registration
* Postgraduate Masters level modules in relevant subject to this post or equivalent knowledge and skills accumulated through formal training and experiential learning
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience at a specialist level in relevant specialties/disciplines. e.g. Orthopaedics/Oncology
* Broad rotational experience incl. General Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics
* Evidence of advanced level of clinical work
* Experience of teaching to a range of professional staff
* Supervision of Therapy Support Workers and/or Students
* Multidisciplinary team working
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* Competent IT skills
* Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Presentation skills
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implications eg quality, audit
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
* Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy practice
* Evidence of Leadership
* Evidence of Teaching
* Awareness of Clinical Governance
* Experience of risk assessment
* Research and/or clinical audit
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
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