Specialist OT; Acute in-patients community

3615 - Specialist OT (Acute in-patients including community)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our acute medical team. The post holder willhave a strong interest in supporting patients in their journey during an acutemedical stay.

The post holder will have a broad range of specialists skills thattransfer across the patient pathway as the patient travels from hospital tohome.

The post holder will provide clinical expertise to themulti-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide adviceand guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, whomay be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others working as part of the wider team.

As part of the leadership team, the post holder must be flexible and dynamic and have a positive approach to enhancing service delivery and implementing NHS Frameworks and Quality Guidelines.

We offer regular clinical supervision, comprehensive staff support and a range of professional development opportunities. This includes the potential for the successful candidate to receive structured developmentalsupport to help transition from Band 5 to Band 6 through the Annex 21framework.

You will work within a supportive and collaborative environment,with access to excellent training and development facilities across the Trustto support your ongoing professional growth.

Part time hours are considered.

The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be expected to:

To provide specialist advice, for relatives, carers and members of the MDT, to promote the OT role in patient care.

To advise patients, carers, relatives, colleagues on the safe use of equipment, minor adaptations, treatment techniques, moving and positioning, in relation to individual patients.

To be competent in prescribing equipment, and have an in depth knowledge of equipment available for patients and how it is accessed. Ensure that all issued equipment is used safely and correctly, following protocols.

To accurately and effectively report and document any changes in patients condition or progress to other relevant MDT team members.

To provide specialist written reports, discharge summaries, risk assessments and other recommendations regarding individual needs as required by the service.

To represent the OT service and/or individual patients at MDT meetings, and case conferences to ensure the delivery of a co-coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include discussion of patient care and patient progress.

To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team liaising and working with other trust staff in the management of the patients appropriate to the medical service and with external agencies as required. To oversee and manage the caseloads of more junior staff within a designated area

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Goodby the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

Wescored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork,compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey,the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience ofworking in the NHS for everyone

Weare proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong andsustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Job Description for Specialist Occupational Therapist - Acute In-patients (inc community)

Please refer to the attached

Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

• Able to fulfil the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act 2010
• Ability to work a flexible working patterns to cover 7 day working as service need dictates.
• A Current driving license and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable…