Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the MSK Pain Clinic and Therapy Services team based in MSK Outpatients at Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The role involves skilled assessments and management of patients using a range of psychologically informed occupational therapy and pain management strategies. The pain management occupational therapist will collaborate with patients to improve participation in valued activity, support energy conservation practices, teach relaxation strategies, provide advice and support with work or education, and coach patients to self-manage their well-being. This role also involves the delivery of a group Pain Management Programme.
Excellent team working skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. The pain management occupational therapist should have strong communication skills, including skills and attributes related to empathy, validation, active listening, group dynamics and rapport building.
Regular supervision and support from the clinical specialists will be provided as well as group supervision and multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex clinical issues.
We also offer excellent in-service training programs to support staff to continue with developing clinical and leadership skills, including developing and delivering education, supervision, mentorship, and service developments. There is also the opportunity to get involved in service improvement and audit.
Main duties of the job
Provide skilled assessments and management of patients using a range of psychologically informed occupational therapy and pain management strategies.
Collaborate with patients to improve participation in valued activity, support energy conservation practices, teach relaxation strategies, provide advice and support with work or education, and coach patients to self-manage their well-being.
Undertake the delivery of a group Pain Management Programme.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Specialist post-registration training programmes
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience sufficient to acquire core competencies in Occupational Therapy practice for medical, surgical and neurological conditions and the knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in pain management
Desirable
- Clinical Governance or Health & Safety, link worker
- Member of special Interest Group
- Fieldwork educators Course
- Clinical Effectiveness course/Project
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field.
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice.
- Clinical Governance.
Special Skills/apptitudes
Essential
- Competency in occupational therapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital or community setting
- IT literate
- Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive, proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF