About this role
Job summary
Band 4 OT Assistant Practitioner - Orthopaedics & Surgical Services
(Prior experience as an OT assistant is essential).
Are you:
passionate about top class patient care with a belief that everyday matters, ready for a new challenge, driven to promote the value of Occupational Therapy and therefore influence the narrative of OT for future generations, committed to making the NHS having a brighter future Do you want:
to learn in a fast-paced hospital setting, grow your knowledge about equipment provision and your clinical skills, work with a diverse team with wide knowledge and experience, develop your knowledge and skill with support from peers, specialists, clinical educators, and experienced Occupational Therapy leaders We can offer:
a great opportunity to mix patient facing assessment skills and equipment provision, excellent learning opportunities with a high level of support, supervision, and appraisal from senior colleagues, generous training opportunities a great enthusiastic friendly team to work along side To find about more about the additional things we can offer apply for our post and meet the team. We would love to talk to you.
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligiblefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Main duties of the job
To provide excellent, high-quality person-centred clinical care that advocates for patients, strive to provide a service fit for today and the future, develop personal leadership to support clinical growth.
The post is a key part of the OT discharge service supporting registered staff with the assessment and rehabilitation
This role includes :-
Assessment of trauma and elective patients who have been referred Occupational Therapy Taking equipment out to patients' homes and fitting items (training will be given) Setting up / providing follow up visits for prescribed equipment, maintenance of stock, Liaison with outside agencies and patients' families, Teaching patients and their families how to use and fit the equipment Undertaking falls assessments
The post is based at Frimley Park Hospital but applicants must be able to travel between all Frimley Health's hospitals and patient's homes.
Our teams across all sites have a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a real team ethic. We know how to look after our staff - making sure they achieve the ideal work-life balance. As a Trust we offer a multi-professional preceptorship programme. In addition, we offer excellent training opportunities supported by an OT practice development lead and clinical flow lead.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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In the Therapies Directorate we have a strong Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) culture and welcome applicants who will continue to contribute to the power of diversity we want in our teams to help us deliver our best services to our population
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
Foundation Degree or equivalent in related field / or willingness to work towards.
Experience Essential
Experience as Band 3 Therapy assistant within an NHS setting. Leading and delivering exercise programmes in a hospital setting Working within a team Experience of working directly with patients.
Desirable
Undertaking exercise prescription for people with long term conditions Evaluating outcomes of exercise or use of equipment.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of anatomy/physiology Specific clinical knowledge relevant to speciality. Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication. Ability to instruct and motivate. IT skills.
Desirable
Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting. Negotiation skills, able to overcome barriers to exercise.
Special Requirements Essential
Must hold a valid driving licence and be able to deliver and fit equipment into patient's homes. Willingness to work flexibly.
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.
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU167UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)