About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This is a Band 5 rotational occupational therapy role within the inpatient OT team. Applications are welcomed from those graduating this year awaiting HCPC registration as well as those qualified and experienced. You will predominantly work in an acute hospital with access and home visits in the community + a rotation within the community therapy & rehabilitation service. The rotations will be for 6 months with the opportunity to increase your skills and experience in a variety of clinical settings - trauma & orthopaedics, acute Medicine, General Surgery, Stroke, Frailty, Rehabilitation and Integrated Community Therapy.
Inpatient experience as a student or graduate is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
You will have knowledge and experience in the assessment and treatment of patients and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients' experiences. You will join a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapy staff and will work closely with our wider Therapy and Multidisciplinary team. Staff develop their knowledge and skills using our appraisal process and we actively support staff throu' supervision with an in-service training programme and peer support group. Newly qualified Occupational Therapists will be support through the Preceptorship Programme. Awareness and experience of patient flow and discharge are essential accompanied by the ability to prioritise, risk assess and complete clear documentation. You will need to show an ability to adapt and be flexible to the demands of the clinical service showing responsiveness and resourcefulness.
Requirements
You will have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by The Royal College of Occupational Therapists; Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist; the ability to travel between sites and in the community.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at under graduate level of the core competencies within Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- OT practice placement experience or post registration work experience in an acute hospital setting as an OT, achieving knowledge and skills applicable to this post
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel for the assessment of patients in the community and between the Trust sites as required
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the College of OT, UK , (For staff who trained pre 1980's a Degree in OT was not available - either qualification is acceptable for this post)
- Comprehensive experience at under graduate level of the core competencies within Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Computer qualification e.g. European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
Skills, Knowledge & Ability
Essential
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills
- Ability to work single handed with individuals/groups of patients with access to guidance from a Specialist or Advanced OT either on site or by telephone in the absence of own supervisor
- Basic knowledge of health and social care legislation and guidelines e.g. National service Frameworks (NSF's) and National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for clinical conditions and application to OT practice
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, confidentiality and health and Safety
- Written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients to gain consent and explain treatment interventions and gain information required for the patient's medical/social history relevant to OT
- Basic computer skills e.g. word processing, email and internet skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of current evidence based practice in OT
- Competent skills in risk assessment and risk management
- Supervisory skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA14RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)