About this role
Job summary
Would you like to work in an innovative award-winning team, where there is a strong focus on delivering high quality care?
South Bristol Rehabilitation Unit is a 30 bedded unit in Bristol for patient rehabilitation. Our aim is to help people to regain their independence and to provide a safe, patient centred, effective and evidence-based service in a community inpatient setting.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to bring a unique blend of experiences, backgrounds and knowledge to our well-established team.
Your focus will be to use your skills and creativity to contribute to the development and implementation of treatment programs. You will work autonomously to deliver high quality, evidence-based interventions that improve service users' functional abilities and independence. We use a Multidisciplinary team approach to facilitate safe and timely discharges with a "home is best" approach.
You will have access to regular supervision with a senior Occupational Therapist and will work alongside a range of colleagues, including GP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physiotherapist, Support Workers and Social Workers.
Main duties of the job
To perform occupational therapy assessments, to aid diagnosis and treatment of patients who may have diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions; including orthopaedic, vascular, neurological, cognitive problems. To assist in the discharge planning process as part of the wider MDT. To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working with supervision where required. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, regular clinical supervision sessions and access to informal supervision from senior staff. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To provide support/supervision for the occupational therapy students, assistant practitioners, rehab support workers and activities co-ordinator. To assist Senior therapists in service development, including the development of groups.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with HCPC Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) maintained in portfolio
Desirable
Evidence of Postgraduate study/course
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential
Up-to-date knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and best practice Ability to perform Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments with a variety of presenting conditions Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
Desirable
To have had experience in community and acute 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.
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 Sirona care & health CIC
Address South Bristol Rehabilitation Unit
South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Promenade
Bristol
BS14 0DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)