About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Critical Care/ Surgical/ Neuro Team at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital. The successful candidate will be supporting the clinical leadership team, to deliver excellent patient care as part of a dynamic, flexible, supportive and forward-thinking therapy workforce
This exciting Band 7 position offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to lead the rehabilitation of our Critical Care and Neurological patients on the wards at QEQM. The successful candidate will also work with the team of clinical specialists, at an enhanced practice level providing care aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of Occupational Therapy services in Critical Care, Critical Care follow up and our Critical Care step down patients residing on the wards at QEQM Provide specialist Occupational Therapy to patients with neurological conditions, in critical care and the wards at QEQM. You will form links with the Neurology and Stroke Therapy Services at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, for the purpose of teaching, learning and clinical supervision Manage and support the Occupational Therapy team, providing clinical supervision and line management (1 x Band 6, 1 x Band 5, 1 x Band 4). Take a leading role in the advanced assessment and management of patients with complex and multi-pathology presentations including critical illness, post-operative problems, post-cardiac intervention, neurology and long-term respiratory conditions. Collaborate with the MDT to determine optimal care pathways. Lead service development aligned with national and local strategies. Participate in quality improvement projects, audits, and research activities. You will be expected to participate in 7-day working and co-ordinate the 7-day working rota for OT service provision on weekends, and bank holidays.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Governance Essential
Understanding of quality governance, patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement Sound knowledge and understanding of national policy and guidance and developments in the NHS including clinical governance, NICE, CQC and GIRFT Utilisation of clinical effectiveness tools to deliver quality improvement e.g. risk management and clinical audit Evidence of innovative practice utilising research and audit Experience of contributing to quality improvement in safety/quality improvement projects Experience of writing reports and presenting to teams or small groups
Desirable
Experience of implementing and evaluating improvements in care
Clinical skills and experience Essential
Significant postgraduate healthcare experience equivalent to L7 demonstrating professional development across the four pillars of practice Significant experience of care of the Critical Care patient Experience of working with patients/service users to resolve concerns and improve their experience Experience of supervising staff and delivering training Experience of assessing patients and providing high quality intervention for complex patients Ability to demonstrate high quality clinical & evidenced based practice Significant experience of Neurological patients
Desirable
Experience of presenting to groups of staff/public
Qualifications Essential
BSc Hons Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Relevant post-graduate training
Desirable
Member of RCOT Member of a SIG Leadership training
Personal/professional attributes Essential
Ability to work within a team to achieving goals for a shared vision Evidence of service development and delivery in practice Knowledge of health policy and application to practice Ability to problem solve, anticipate and plan, individually and within a team Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement methodology Ability to organise and manage own work
Desirable
Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement methodology
Other requirements Essential
Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service Commitment to equity and diversity Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach Upholds and role models the Trust values Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites
Desirable
Member of regional/ national specialist interest groups/ networks
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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address QEQM Hospital
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)