We are looking for a dynamic individual who will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for patients attending Accident and Emergency (A& E), Acute Medical Units (AMU), the Frailty clinic and Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU). The aim will be to ensure all patients receive specialist review, as early as possible, and that resources are deployed to avoid admission or reduce length of stay.
You are required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values and fulfill the responsibilities or the job description and personal specification.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
* You will have significant experience working effectively at Band 6/7 level in an NHS acute setting, or equivalent, working with older adults with a variety of conditions. You will have highly specialist current knowledge and skills related to the management of complex conditions within the specialty.
* You will have a dynamic approach to work and be capable of leading a team, including in times of change. You will be expected to manage the daily running of the team to ensure the delivery of high quality patient-centred care within the specialty.
* This role has a strong clinical focus: You will use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the integrated therapy team (occupational therapy and physiotherapy) whilst maintaining a clinical caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner.
* You will take part in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota.
* Work as an advanced autonomous practitioner: Assesses, sets goals, provides treatment and progresses own patient caseload which contains patients with complex and specialist needs.
* Lead in specialist area contributes to development of specialist services and relevant policies helping implement policy changes and monitoring standards of clinical practice.
* Supervise, teach, and evaluate students and other staff working in own specialist area.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a service we offer: Regular supervision, Opportunities for professional, service & personal development, In-service training & post graduate education, Flexible Working, Good multidisciplinary working, In-house Bank work opportunities.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC registration
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
* RCOT membership
Experience
Essential
* Experience in acute inpatient general medicine band 6 or equivalent
* Evidence of relevant post graduate learning and development
Desirable
* Evidence of service development/ audit
Experience
Essential
* Significant time at Band 6 level or above working in Frailty, Older People services, Front door or ambulatory areas
Desirable
* Experience of teaching to MDT groups
NHS Experience
Essential
* NHS experience working as an Occupational Therapist
Team Working
Essential
* Evidence of leading others/team
* Evidence of supervising and appraising less experienced staff
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
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