We are a leading NHS Foundation Hospital Trust at the forefront of delivering high quality acute services at a local, regional and national level.
We are seeking to appoint a proactive Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our current dynamic and motivated group of therapists on the rotational scheme.
You will be based within a specialist team at one of our locations within the Trust providing Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for patients within the defined specialist clinical area, gaining experience of working in a variety of settings and working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
The variety of specialities included on the Band 5 rotation include Medicine (Including Older People's Medicine), Surgery (Vascular, Plastics and General Surgery), Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective), Major Trauma Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, Neurosciences, Hyper acute Stroke and Stroke rehabilitation, Adult Oncology.
Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified occupational therapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work.
* Interview Date: Friday 29 November 2024
* 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
* 12/18 month contracts
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
* To identify appropriate patients and carry out OT assessments and interventions to promote independence and facilitate discharge from hospital.
* To be responsible for your own caseload.
* To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest quality, holistic, patient centred care.
* To provide support to student practitioners and support staff.
* To actively participate in learning opportunities within the department.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS
Job description
You will receive a structured induction and will complete a departmental and trust preceptorship programme. You will receive regular supervision supporting both your clinical and professional development. You will also be able to utilise peer support from the Band 5 support group.
* To participate in the Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings for 6 month periods.
Applicants will be encouraged to participate in internal and external learning CPD opportunities.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Basic knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance.
* Sound knowledge of OT process within acute setting.
* Basic knowledge of the broad context of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management.
* Understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice.
* Basic knowledge of clinical governance.
* Evidence of CPD.
SKILLS
Essential
* Organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Application of OT process within 'physical' setting at undergraduate level.
QUALIFICATION
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in OT.
* State registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE7 7DN
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