Occupational Therapist

Job summary We are recruiting to our popular and varied band 5 Occupational Therapy Rotation - This is a permanent position, but may also have some fixed term roles.This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and develop skills and knowledge, in a supportive environment.The rotation gives experience of work in the following clinical specialities, Rotations cover our 3 hospital sites (Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury) and community settings.
This post will give opportunity to gain experience in the following areas.Trauma / Orthopaedics / AmputeesElderly complex careRespiratorySurgeryIntermediate care MY Therapy TeamSpinal injuriesA & E / acute assessment and frailtyHand TherapyNeurologyBurnsChildren's TherapyThe services cover 7 days, a flexible approach is required to meet the challenges in each clinical speciality where you would be assigned to an experienced clinical practitioner for regular supervision and support as well as working within experienced and well-established teams.
We offer preceptorship support throughout your first year of practice.Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you are interested and want more information.
Please contact Vicki Newton - Therapy Team Leader on 01924 541518 or email to discuss or request further detail.
Main duties of the job To undertake Occupational Therapy assessmentsfor a designated acute caseload.To understand and apply the Occupational Therapyprocess in order to effectively self-manage a designated caseload within arotational area, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits,enabling the patient in components of self-care, productivity and leisure.To be responsible for the organisation,implementation, and evaluation of assessments to facilitate safeand timely discharge of individuals.To develop skills andknowledge through participation in the diverse rotational scheme, working within inpatients, outpatients and community settings.
About us We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our threehospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards.
We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need.
As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups.
We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.We have a clear vision and you could be part of this!
If youshare our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patientsand their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities To be professionally and legally accountable for allaspects of own practice including the management of individuals in your care.To understand and apply the Occupational Therapyprocess in order to effectively self manage a designated caseload within arotational area, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits,enabling the patient in components of self care, productivity and leisure.To know the professional and personal scope ofown practice and make referrals to other agencies.To demonstrate knowledge and understanding ofthe key concepts of biological, physical, social, psychological and clinicalsciences in relation to occupational performance relevant to the rotationplacement.To utilise a range of standard and non-standardOccupational Therapy assessments andtechniques in areas of occupational performance (work, leisure, personal,domestic, environment) and skill deficits.To be able to use research, clinical reasoningand problem solving skills including activity analysis to identify thetherapeutic benefit of client centered interventions and make professionaljudgements and implement evidence based practice.To be able to formulate and implement specificand appropriate management plans with individuals including the setting of timescales.To plan facilitate and implement a range ofgroup interventions according to patient need.To analyse and evaluate the Occupational Therapyprocess and adapt intervention as appropriate.To be responsible for the assessment andprescription of minor adaptations and equipment to facilitate independence.To undertake visits and/or assessments in avariety of settings as required by the need of the rotation placement,including the ward, department, home or other community environments.Using knowledge, carry out a variety of physicalinterventions that require physical and manual dexterity.
Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of professional practice with a range of conditions in a variety of clinical settings Work experience within NHS setting Knowledge of the impact of disability and its effect on lifestyle.
Desirable Previous experience of working within a healthcare / NHS setting Previous experience of working within an acute physical setting Previous experience of working in a community setting Skills and abilities Essential Able to communicate clear and concise information both verbally and in writing.
Computer literacy Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques.
Planning and coordination of treatment packages Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations.
To reflect and critically appraise own performance Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to manage own case load.
Willingness to work flexibly Knowledge & Awareness Essential Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT Ability to use reflective practice for personal development Application of OT process Demonstrate an understanding of core skills within OT Adhere to professional code of conduct Understanding of current practice and legislation affecting OT Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable Evidence of post graduate learning/experience Qualifications Essential Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC registration Desirable Member of BAOT