Occupational Therapist in Leicester

We are looking for Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our therapy team at Glenfield Hospital. You will join our established team of therapists and manage a caseload across the cardiology wards, working collaboratively with the MDT to get the best outcome for the patients and facilitate timely discharges. You will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of cardiology and respiratory conditions. You will work closely with both physiotherapists and occupational therapists, treating patients from admission through to discharge. Opportunities will be available to experience other specialties as flexibility to utilise skills in other areas is essential for participation in weekend working as required. You need to be an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist. If you are motivated and passionate about providing high quality care to patients and want to join an enthusiastic, forward thinking team we would love to hear from you.

This post is part time (29 hours).

Main duties of the job:

• You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, working to service priorities, carrying out functional assessments, treatments and interventions to facilitate safe and effective discharges.
• Working with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
• You will be providing a high standard of occupational therapy care as part of a responsive and patient centred service.
• You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills, be able to work on your own and within a team.
• Working with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
• You will be supported both formally and informally by senior staff and the wider team.
• We ensure regular clinical supervision, one to one meetings and have a robust appraisal process and preceptorship programme.

About us:

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, research and education excellence. We will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, we are one team.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and promote effective professional working relationships with other disciplines and members of the Occupational Therapy Team.
• Be responsible for managing a clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care within defined protocols, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital.
• Liaise with Social Services, NHS Community Occupational Therapists and other community agencies with regard to provision of equipment, treatment and/or support for patients on discharge.
• Be aware of medical and therapeutic developments affecting the Occupational Therapist's role.
• Carry out all professional duties in accordance with the code of professional conduct as issued by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Person Specification:

• Experience: Evidence of working in a team and MDT working; demonstrates appropriate use of OT interventions relevant to clinical setting; evidence of working in the acute hospital setting; demonstrates evidence of computer skills.
• Communication and Relationship Skills: Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication; demonstrates knowledge of effective team working; demonstrates a professional attitude.
• Planning and Organisation Skills: Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations; demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills; demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs.
• Analytical and Judgement Skills: Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management; demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs; awareness of own development needs.
• Training & Qualification: HCPC registered OT; Diploma/BSc Occupational Therapy; finalist student anticipating qualification and registration.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• Other requirements specific to the role: Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area; demonstrates awareness of current issues impacting on OT; evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
• Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours: Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
• 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.