Occupational Therapist (Band 5) - #1801496

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Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our large, diverse team and are keen to talk to you about the opportunities we can offer. This post will initially be based in our Medicine team encompassing complex care and acute specialties. However, there may be the opportunity to experience other specialties in the future.

We run a preceptorship programme for new graduates and offer other development opportunities to facilitate your CPD.

This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Main duties of the job

The caseloads are varied, challenging and rewarding requiring application of a wide range of therapeutic skills to encompass functional and cognitive assessments, early interventions, social and environmental needs for discharge planning and onward referrals.

Close multi-disciplinary working and links with community partners in the wider health and care system exist to address needs at all stages of the clinical pathways, with occupational therapy playing a crucial role.

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Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust is a great place to work. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol is our award-winning building opened in 2014, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff. We are a large teaching Trust that provides multiple specialties including regional services for neurosciences, major trauma, orthopaedics and surgery (major arterial centre and burns & plastics).

There is plenty of peer and senior support in the team, and various professional development opportunities and training courses are available. Quality improvement projects and service development ideas are actively encouraged. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive well being programme.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To provide an effective patient centred occupational therapy service to patients, working in conjunction with other members of the team and under the direction and supervision of a senior occupational therapist.
• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and on home visits in order to provide a safe, timely and effective discharge.
• To maintain clinical records
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the band 5 Preceptorship Programme (new graduates).
  
  

Regular placements are provided for undergraduate students from the local university. Roster patterns include one weekend shift every four weeks.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
  
  

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Application of the OT Process
• Use of functional assessments
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of acute hospital setting
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills
  
  

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Registration with HCPC
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
  
  

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.