Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Inpatient Band 6 OT rotation at NUH on a full time 6-month secondment/fixed term contract. This role rotates across established teams who support learning and development, while welcoming the broad range of experience new team members bring with them. The rotation is set across QMC and City Campus of NUH and includes -Critical Care, Cardiology, Cardiothoracics and Surgery -Major Trauma -Medicine and Surgery It is likely this six-month post will be based at QMC, though may be subject to change. Prior experience of these settings is not required and support/training will be offered including regular joint working, participation in team and peer teaching, access to external teaching, regular supervision and CPD time. You will work alongside staff of all bands including Highly Specialist Band 7 OTs with the opportunity and support to enhance and develop skills in the following areas: -Assessment/management of conditions across the MSK, vascular, spinal, surgical and acute medicine pathways including poly-trauma, amputation and spinal cord injury. -Assessment/rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury -Supervising others in the team including support workers and band 5s This rotation is ideal for someone who is looking to move into a Band 6 role and wants to develop their clinical and leadership skills further, or a current Band 6 looking to broaden their clinical skill set. Main duties of the job Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. At NUH, we can offer you training opportunities covering clinical and leadership aspects (internal and/or external to NUH), the experience of working with highly skilled staff, and exposure to the world of research alongside clinical academics to enhance evidence based care. NUH is a large acute teaching hospital and this post will allow you to work in many specialist areas with a huge variety of patients. Staff will be responsible for a diverse and complex clinical case load. You will be expected to work collaboratively across the MDT with a wide range of Health Care Professionals. You will have excellent communication and team working skills. You will have a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and workload in what is a fast paced working environment. You will be involved in managing and supporting Band 5s, support staff and students on clinical placement allowing development of your leadership, managerial and teaching skills. You may also deputise for Band 7s on occasion. You will be required to work on weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career The Occupational Therapy service is part of the Therapies and Rehabilitation Services pathway, which is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 164-6831124-A Job locations QMC/City Hospital Campuses City Hospital: Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent core OT skills and a willingness to learn and develop further, both clinically and professionally. You will be working as part of multidisciplinary teams who will give support and training for you to develop in this role to reach your full potential. You will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and provide support to less experienced members of the team, including students and support workers. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work flexibly to support the needs of the service. Please refer to job description and person specification for further information. Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent core OT skills and a willingness to learn and develop further, both clinically and professionally. You will be working as part of multidisciplinary teams who will give support and training for you to develop in this role to reach your full potential. You will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and provide support to less experienced members of the team, including students and support workers. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work flexibly to support the needs of the service. Please refer to job description and person specification for further information. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential oDiploma or degree in Occupational Therapy oHCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist oAble to maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities Experience Essential o Experience of working within an acute inpatient setting o Experience of using evidenced based practice to inform own practice and that of others Desirable Previous NHS experience Communication and relationship skills Essential oAble to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills oAble to communicate patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors. oAble to effectively use a range of written and verbal communication skills with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating eg. Patients may be dysphasic, deaf, who may be unable to accept diagnosis or have terminal illness Analytical and judgement skills Essential oAble to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of junior OT staff and support staff oRisk assessment skills for the safe management and discharge of complex wheelchair patients oIndependently work through the OT process with patients requiring a permanent wheelchair Planning and organisation skills Essential oAble to plan own clinical activity to meet clinical needs of patients when demand exceeds capacity oAble to make judgements about the prioritising of caseloads when demand exceeds capacity and to support junior and support staff in this process Physical skills Essential o Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes safe wheelchair positioning, maximising patient ability Other requirements specific to Essential oFlexibility to work elsewhere in Therapies or as required across both campuses oFlexible working schedules including participation in weekend rosters where required Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential oDiploma or degree in Occupational Therapy oHCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist oAble to maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities Experience Essential o Experience of working within an acute inpatient setting o Experience of using evidenced based practice to inform own practice and that of others Desirable Previous NHS experience Communication and relationship skills Essential oAble to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills oAble to communicate patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors. oAble to effectively use a range of written and verbal communication skills with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating eg. Patients may be dysphasic, deaf, who may be unable to accept diagnosis or have terminal illness Analytical and judgement skills Essential oAble to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of junior OT staff and support staff oRisk assessment skills for the safe management and discharge of complex wheelchair patients oIndependently work through the OT process with patients requiring a permanent wheelchair Planning and organisation skills Essential oAble to plan own clinical activity to meet clinical needs of patients when demand exceeds capacity oAble to make judgements about the prioritising of caseloads when demand exceeds capacity and to support junior and support staff in this process Physical skills Essential o Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes safe wheelchair positioning, maximising patient ability Other requirements specific to Essential oFlexibility to work elsewhere in Therapies or as required across both campuses oFlexible working schedules including participation in weekend rosters where required 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address QMC/City Hospital Campuses City Hospital: Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)