Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you a B5 Occupational Therapist, or current B6, looking to further your OT career and not sure where you want to specialise, or desiring a change? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

We have a rotational B6 opportunity for an OT who wants to consolidate their clinical skills, by rotating through different clinical areas, whilst growing and developing their leadership and management skills.

The postholder will rotate through the following teams: Cancer care, Surgery, Critical Care, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, AMU, Medicine, Medicine for Older People, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Neurosciences, stroke,  and a new Single-handed care rotation, on a 9-month rotational basis.  Please note: Other areas may be added in future as this rotation progresses.

As 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.

We provide a 7-day therapy service for our Trust and therefore you need to be able to work weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis.

Working for our organisation

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.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:
The main responsibilities of this new post include:
•    Working across several clinical areas to perform assessments; formulate treatment plans and goal setting, with a highly diverse range of patients.
•    Working closely with specialised MDT to allow for the seamless care of patients, and successful transitions, from the hyper acute to the home setting.
•    Involvement in training and development, with both the therapy team, members of the MDT, and patients/carers.
•    The development of professional leadership and management skills, through on the job learning, supervision, and in-service training.

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 to ensure you have the qualifications, and experience needed for this role.

We are looking for someone who:
-    Has a broad range of experience, with a range of physical conditions.
-    Has  experience working in an acute setting, desirable however not essential
-    Has experience in assessing for, and fitting, a wide range of equipment, including pressure 
 relief and hoists.
-    Has undertaken audit/research.
-    Demonstrates a passion for the diversity of each rotational opportunity.
-    Has excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
-    Can adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
-    Treats each patient with care, compassion, and dignity.

Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.
We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have

If you are enthusiastic, innovative OT, happy to work in a fast-paced, acute environment, we would love to hear from you. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] or call 023 81 20 4061

Please note: Any applications written and generated by AI may not be shortlisted.

For other therapy career opportunities please email [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• Communication
• Time management
• Prioritisation
• Diplomacy
• Working autonomously
• Interpersonal skills
• Taking the initiative

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthamptonHospitals learn about the Trust through visiting our YouTube channel 

Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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