Job summary This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System Organisations within scope are as follows: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board Southern Health Foundation Trust Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust University Hospital Southampton Solent NHS Trust South Central Ambulance Service Isle of Wight NHS Trust Hampshire Hospitals Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Join our dynamic Therapy Team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, dedicated to delivering patient centred care in the acute hospital setting and supporting their journey back out into the community. We pride ourselves in fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth thrive. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work within the Acute Occupational Therapy rotation at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. Situated in the beautiful county of Hampshire close to the historic seaside city of Portsmouth, you can have the best of both worlds; busy, energising city life or rural calm in the picturesque surrounding countryside. With London only an hour away, nearby Southampton, Chichester and Winchester are all in commuting distance. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic occupational therapist to provide high quality patient assessment and treatment as part of the specialist therapy teams in medicine, acute stroke, older persons medicine, orthopaedics and surgery. You should be flexible and able to work autonomously within an integrated team using strong clinical assessment and reasoning skills in both acute rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. You will need to be confident and assertive, with excellent communication skills. You will need to have the ability to demonstrate these in a pressurised, fast paced environment. We provide a supportive environment within our skilled and experienced therapy service. We want to support your development as a Band 6 and offer excellent CPD learning opportunities. An ability to identify your own learning needs and respond to those of others will be an important part of this role. We support flexible working and prioritise staff wellbeing in our trust. About us The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1135J Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, patient-centred care. Conduct comprehensive Occupational therapy assessments and develop treatment plans to enable patients to achieve their maximum level of independence. Participate in discharge planning, including complex discharges and liaising with discharge services to ensure safe and effective transitions of care. To have strong clinical reasoning skills with the ability to manage a caseload independently. To have the ability to adaptto working in different clinical areas and manage the challenges of working in a busy hospital/ community environment. Support and supervise Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants, and students. Contribute to service development initiatives, audits, and quality improvement projects. Demonstratecommitment to professional development and evidence-based practice. The therapy service is covered over seven days, and you will be required to work occasional weekends. Regular clinical supervision and peer support will be provided from clinical leads andOccupational Therapy peer support groups. You will also have access to training, networking opportunities, and support from our Practice Education team. For further information about this opportunity or to arrange a visit please contact our admin team: 02392286141 Please refer to the Job description for further details Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, patient-centred care. Conduct comprehensive Occupational therapy assessments and develop treatment plans to enable patients to achieve their maximum level of independence. Participate in discharge planning, including complex discharges and liaising with discharge services to ensure safe and effective transitions of care. To have strong clinical reasoning skills with the ability to manage a caseload independently. To have the ability to adaptto working in different clinical areas and manage the challenges of working in a busy hospital/ community environment. Support and supervise Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants, and students. Contribute to service development initiatives, audits, and quality improvement projects. Demonstratecommitment to professional development and evidence-based practice. The therapy service is covered over seven days, and you will be required to work occasional weekends. Regular clinical supervision and peer support will be provided from clinical leads andOccupational Therapy peer support groups. You will also have access to training, networking opportunities, and support from our Practice Education team. For further information about this opportunity or to arrange a visit please contact our admin team: 02392286141 Please refer to the Job description for further details Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent, e.g. Occupational Therapy Diploma Health and Care Professions Council Registration Desirable Post registration training within specialist area of care Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy Experience Essential Broad based clinical occupational therapy skills consistent with those expected at B6 level Supervisory skills Effective written and oral communication including ability to engage service users including those with communication, sensory and behavioural impairments Ability to plan, review and evaluate therapy treatment plans Ability to risk assess and clinically reason decisions Ability to delegate Ability to set own priorities Knowledge of professional/ethical issues in practice Competency to carry out B4 level Physiotherapy assessment and intervention competencies to support the delivery transdisciplinary integrated care between Physio and OT please note training will be given for this during your first placement with PHU Ability to reflect and critically analyse own performance Ability to build effective working relationships Computer literacy Presentation skills/training skills Commitment to lifelong learning Able to work flexibly and manage pressure of work Ability to lone work Knowledge and application of Therapy assessments and interventions including outcome measures within specialist area of care Sound knowledge of evidence based occupational therapy practice Knowledge of relevant legislation and some aspects of current practice risk Assessment Basic knowledge of audit research methods Knowledge of clinical governance framework Knowledge of Health Safety issues Desirable Driving license and access to a car to travel between sites and community settings Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent, e.g. Occupational Therapy Diploma Health and Care Professions Council Registration Desirable Post registration training within specialist area of care Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy Experience Essential Broad based clinical occupational therapy skills consistent with those expected at B6 level Supervisory skills Effective written and oral communication including ability to engage service users including those with communication, sensory and behavioural impairments Ability to plan, review and evaluate therapy treatment plans Ability to risk assess and clinically reason decisions Ability to delegate Ability to set own priorities Knowledge of professional/ethical issues in practice Competency to carry out B4 level Physiotherapy assessment and intervention competencies to support the delivery transdisciplinary integrated care between Physio and OT please note training will be given for this during your first placement with PHU Ability to reflect and critically analyse own performance Ability to build effective working relationships Computer literacy Presentation skills/training skills Commitment to lifelong learning Able to work flexibly and manage pressure of work Ability to lone work Knowledge and application of Therapy assessments and interventions including outcome measures within specialist area of care Sound knowledge of evidence based occupational therapy practice Knowledge of relevant legislation and some aspects of current practice risk Assessment Basic knowledge of audit research methods Knowledge of clinical governance framework Knowledge of Health Safety issues Desirable Driving license and access to a car to travel between sites and community settings 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)