Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Emergency Department (ED) therapies team at University Hospital Southampton. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, reliable and flexible senior Occupational Therapist who can work closely within our integrated therapy team and multidisciplinary teams.
The post will involve working in the well-established, proactive integrated therapy service across ED and AMU. The aims of this flexible and responsive service will be to provide prompt therapy assessments, implement frailty care pathways, facilitate appropriate discharges, admission avoidance, complex equipment needs and cognitive assessments across AMU and ED.
You will work as part of a team delivering a therapy service from 8am to 6pm across a 7 day service, including weekends and bank holidays.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 290 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience. You will be expected to support the wider multi-disciplinary team across AMU and ED which consists of 90 beds in total. Patients present with a wide range of diagnoses and often have multiple pathologies and complex social situations. It is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and teamwork are essential. Our focus is early assessment and complex discharge planning.
Desirable skills for this role: Experience of working in the acute hospital setting (ideally within Acute Medical Units and Emergency Department) Experience within a variety of acute areas e.g. Orthopaedics, Medicine, Elderly Care, Neuro Experience of working within a large MDT and communicating effectively Involvement in service developments Experience of managing and supporting staff or students Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment Understanding of complex equipment needs including managing pressure care Knowledge of cognitive assessments appropriate to the acute setting
As part of this role, you will be expected to work across 7 days.Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements.
You will be part of a large group of B6 OTs and this enables opportunities for per support, project development and audit.
We look forward to hearing from you, and answering any questions you may have about this role, or our wider therapy service and UHS trust.
If this post is not for you and you are interested in other Therapy opportunities within our dept, please email [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: AI-generated application forms may not be considered for shortlisting.
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Diplomacy
- Working autonomously
- Interpersonal skills
- Taking the initiative
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.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA