Occupational Therapist Respiratory and Critical Care

Occupational Therapist Respiratory and Critical Care

Are you looking for a new challenge to develop your skills and knowledge? Interested in Respiratory and Critical Care?

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for respiratory care to come and join our dynamic Respiratory and Critical Care Team here at NGH for a 12 months to cover maternity leave. We are looking to recruit a hardworking, motivated and dedicated B6 OT into our Respiratory Team where you will be supported and encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills. You will have the opportunity to rotate through our Respiratory Ward, Head and Neck Ward, Level 1 Respiratory Support Unit and get the opportunity to work on Critical Care.

You will work within our joint therapy team as a valued member of the MDT to drive change, deliver excellent patient care and innovative practice. We are doing lots of work to develop our rehab pathway for patients with a high acuity both on our Respiratory & Critical Care wards. This role has a varied caseload with a perfect balance between fast paced assessments for discharge and rehab with our long stay respiratory/critical care patients with multifactorial rehabilitation needs. There will be plenty of opportunity for service development and to demonstrate leadership skills.

You will be supported in this role by a dedicated group of senior colleagues.

Main duties of the job

- To perform more advanced and detailed assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities; providing a diagnosis, plan and goals to develop, and to deliver an individualised treatment programme to our patients on Critical Care and the respiratory wards.
- Be able to interpret clinical observations and provide supportive treatments of critical care/ respiratory patients and have an understanding of the implications of therapy interventions
- Provide care to clinically unwell patients and post operative patients
- To provide more advanced Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for trauma patients, often with diverse, complex or multiple pathologies and presentations.
- To assess patients with cognitive impairments using appropriate screening tools and assessments. This will include supporting the wider MDT in the delivery of treatment plans.
- To work closely with MDT colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources. (This includes Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, Speech/Language Therapists / Dieticians)

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job responsibilities

Corporate Responsibilities

Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training

Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence

To work autonomously within the clinical respiratory team to provide excellent Occupational therapy care to a diverse client group

To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non‑clinically in Respiratory conditions and surgeries.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition including cognitive and neurological assessments.

Formulate and deliver a complete specialised Occupational Therapy programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practise and treatment options

Ensure that all patients have a documented problem list and goals that the patient has been involved in creating

Work to identified guidelines and eligibility criteria relating to the provision of home adaptations, equipment and wheelchairs to ensure equity of service to all patients

Carry out assessments within patients homes as appropriate within departmental guidelines

To represent the Therapy service and/or individual patients at multidisciplinary team meetings. This will include discussion of patient care, progress and involvement in discharge planning

Support junior members of staff to develop the skills required affectively attend and contribute to MDT meetings and board rounds

Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services

Communicate effectively with, their families, carers, members of the multi‑disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies

Advise patients and carers, through demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability, safety and independence

Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing verbal and written reports and referrals where appropriate, in accordance with data protection principles

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Lead on appropriate service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked

In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock

Delegate work tasks appropriately to junior Therapy staff and Administrative Support staff

To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to colleagues, relatives and carers when appropriate to promote understanding of the aims of therapy

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements

Provide formal clinical reports for the multi‑disciplinary team as required

Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines

Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist, in line with HCPC standards

When required, take the lead in delivering of Inservice training

Regularly attend and participate in Therapy service staff meetings

Identify own learning and development needs which will contribute to the production of a Personal Development Plan

Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities

Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Occupational Therapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Health Professional Council Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics, national and Trust policy, protocols and guidelines

Advanced skills in discharge planning and carrying out access/home visits

Have a detailed knowledge and assessment of complex equipment needs for clients in hospital and in the Community setting.

To be able to competently assess for wheelchair users including amputee clients.

To deputise for band 7 as necessary to ensure smooth running of service. Work alongside team leader to co‑ordinate annual leave cover

To be involved in band 5 and support workers training appraisals and reviews

To develop and demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management of designated projects

To support the probation process for new starters

To conduct return to work sickness absence meetings in line with Trust policy in the absence of a Band 7

To make best use of NHS resources

Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring

To work within Trust Core Competencies and objectives (Knowledge and Skills Framework based RCOT guidelines, HCPC standards and code of conduct and to have good working knowledge of national and local standards and policies

Complete all work necessary to maintain registration and encourage others to do so

Monitor own and others quality and standard of practice by appraisal and review

Maintain and monitor standards on health and safety, consent, note keeping, clinical governance, continuous professional development on both a personal, professional and departmental level

Responsible for planning and managing own caseload on a day to day basis to meet service and patient priorities, including responding to urgent emails and referrals, prioritising clinical work and balancing other patient‑related and professional activities in accordance with professional standards.

Undertakes all necessary verbal and written communication required for patient care and within the scope of professional standards and Trust requirements.

Responsible to the Respiratory band 7 Leads, and supervises and appraises members of staff and students as allocated.

Responsible for acquiring clinical and professional skills and support, seeking supervision from supervisor when required.

Complies with the services clinical procedures and protocols.

Policy and Service Development, Research and Development Responsibilities

To use information such as Clinical governance, NICE, and other clinical specific guidelines and evidence of best practice to assist in producing working guidelines, competencies and objectives to develop the service

Clear understanding of SSNAP guidelines and support with management of this data.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

- BSc Honours (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Pursuing or willing to undertake post graduate training
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to Occupational Therapy interventions within the Respiratory/Critical Care setting

Knowledge and Experience

- Completion of a variety of band 5 rotations (Respiratory, orthopaedics, surgical, medical, care of the elderly, and stroke unit)
- Experience within an acute NHS hospital setting including experience in Respiratory
- Understanding of the respiratory system and effects on the body and its function
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience and knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Have experience in supporting and mentoring students
- Experience of leading work-based learning
- Experience of Critical work eg ITU and HDU units or Respiratory wards

Skills

- Able to assess a patient's needs and formulate a treatment plan (with short and long term aims) modifying and progressing patients treatment
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in a Respiratory/Critical Care setting
- Good written and verbal communication
- Experience of interpersonal working
- Able to support and teach Technical instructors and band 5 staff
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, including prioritisation and delegation
- Evidence of effective discharge planning skills, including liaising with MDT colleagues and appropriate support agencies
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Have experience in supporting and mentoring students

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum / pro rata

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