Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff
Occupational Therapist: Health Care of Older People
Band 6
Main area Occupational Therapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: includes rostered weekend working Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (working weekends as part of a roster) Job ref 164-7133060
Site QMC & City Campus Town Nottingham Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/04/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic therapy team in HCOP (Healthcare of the Older Person). A passion for working with and improving outcomes for frail older adults is essential for this role. This is a permanent opportunity and is full time.
The Team covers 9 wards across QMC and City campus including acute wards, medically fit wards and the Medical Mental Health Unit with emphasis on Dementia and Delirium, which means our caseload is really varied.
You will be supported to develop specialist skills for the complex assessment and treatment and rehabilitation of Older People with complex physical, cognitive and social needs, ensuring a holistic and patient centred approach to therapy. We work closely with system partners and endeavour towards excellence in discharge from the acute setting.
We welcome applications from experienced therapists looking for a new challenge, as well as those who might be looking to step up into their first Band 6 role. NUH offers an Early Band 6 Development Programme to support the transition from Band 5 to Band 6.
If you are interested and would like to learn more, please contact Trusha Patel. Informal visits / phone calls are very welcome.
Main duties of the job
We pride ourselves on working in collaboration with our Physio colleagues and are striving towards developing as an inter-professional therapy service. The HCOP Therapy service has active engagement with the specialty and is valued and recognised by colleagues. We are always looking at ways to expand and improve our service in line with local and national initiatives.
You would join an experienced and supportive Senior Team who value supporting development across the four pillars of practice. You would receive a comprehensive induction to the Trust and to the team and be offered regular clinical supervision, as well as an annual personal development review. Our Team is also supported by Clinical Lead and a Clinical Academic. The successful Therapist would also be expected to support the development of more junior colleagues and take an active role in the education of Student Occupational Therapists.
1. Provide high quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients with a variety of different presentations.
2. Manage complex discharges and support other team members to do the same.
3. Support the MDT, working closely with all professions.
4. Provide effective supervision to Band 5 OTs and support staff.
5. Deputise for Band 7 OTs as appropriate.
6. Work flexibly - including working rostered weekends.
Working for our organisation
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!
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached full Job Description and Personal Specification for further details of this role.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
* Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
* Health Professional Council registration as an Occupational Therapist
Experience
* Experience of delegating to and supervising OT or Rehabilitation support staff
* Experience of being a supervisee and supervisor
* Experience of delegation and contributing to the operational management of the team
* Experience of contributing to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate OT students
Communication and relationship
* Able to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills
* Able to effectively use a range of written and verbal communication skills with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment
* Able to communicate patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors
* Able to plan own clinical activity to meet clinical needs of patients when demand exceeds capacity
* Able to make judgements about the prioritising of caseloads when demand exceeds capacity and to support junior and support staff in this process
* Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of junior OT staff and support staff
* Risk assessment skills for the safe management and discharge of complex patients
* Independently work through the OT process with complex patients.
* Able to use evidenced based practice to inform own practice and that of others
Physical skills
* Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes rehabilitation
Other requirements
* Flexibility to work elsewhere in Therapies or as required across both campuses
* Flexible working schedules including participation in weekend rosters where required
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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 the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
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.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
* Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Departmentconfidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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