About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with specialist knowledge and skills in Critical Care and rehabilitation to join our Critical Care and acute Respiratory Therapy team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This role is offered on a fixed term, and we welcome applicants on a secondment basis.
Occupational Therapy in critical care is an emerging area at our Trust and we want to continue to work towards a robust and clinically excellent occupational therapy service.
You will be supported in your development with a strong senior MDT within the Intensive Care Unit and regular supervision/ appraisal with the Therapy Team Lead.
You will also support the Occupational Therapy team working on our acute respiratory and CCU ward areas, often supporting with the Critical Care step-down patients.
This is a fantastic role for an experienced band 6 or existing band 7 Occupational therapists looking to further expand their expertise in critical care, acute respiratory management and complex rehabilitation.
The post is part of 7 day working and would be included in that rota (frequency of 1:6 weekends) with rest days in the following week.
Main duties of the job
Delivering advanced Occupational Therapy intervention for our 19 bedded general Critical Care Unit and respiratory wards. The caseload will include a broad range of conditions, including those with acute neurological diagnosis, those with tracheostomy and complex rehabilitation needs.
As a Band 7 Occupational Therapist, you will provide a high quality, specialist and evidence based Occupational Therapy service. You will manage a complex caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking and reflective practice to deliver holistic, person centred assessment and intervention.
You will be responsible for participation in service reviews, audits and implementation of evidence-based therapy practice/standards alongside MDT colleagues.
You will provide clinical leadership and support to a designated team of Occupational Therapists, including junior staff and assistants.
You will also have the opportunity to part of our newly established MDT Critical Care follow-up Clinic.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications: Essential
Member of Professional Body or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council. Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and NHS experience. Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded and highly specialised knowledge and skills. Attendance at a Clinical Educators Course. Post registration experience.
Desirable
Attained or working towards a Post Graduate Degree/qualification. Evidence of leadership courses / training. Membership of a professional Special Interest Group or National or Regional Network - i.e. Intensive Care Society. Attendance at splinting course.
Knowledge: Essential
Understanding of organisational structure of the NHS and Social Care. Demonstrate an ability to provide professional/clinical leadership. Understanding of Standards - Health Care Professions Council/COT/BAOT/Local/National. Understanding policies and procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety). Specialist knowledge of OT management of patients on critical care - including early rehabilitation, delirium management, specialist cognitive assessments, acute neurology and splinting. Demonstrate evidence of service development / QI projects/ audits. Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and the implications of the service.
Experience: Essential
Ability to teach and present to qualified/non-qualified staff and other disciplines, in groups or individually, using a variety of media. Ability to lead clinical education of less experienced staff, students, or assistants. Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded and highly specialised knowledge and skills in critical care and acute medical / respiratory OT. Senior level experience working with patients in a critical care / HDU setting & those with an acute neurological diagnosis. Broad range of rotational experience including neuro and acute medical wards. Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields (specific to the post).
Desirable
Experience of leading competency training / IST. Experience working with patients with a range of neurological diagnosis.
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.
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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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)