Practice Placement Lead Occupational Therapist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

1mo ago

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Nottingham

AI generated summary

You need strong liaison skills, student support experience, ability to manage placements, ensure quality care, mentor students, and maintain compliance with training and safety standards.
You will liaise with universities, arrange placements, supervise student inductions, provide feedback, ensure compliance, mentor students, and manage documentation while promoting safe clinical care.

Requirements

Formal liaison with universities
Arrange placements and agree capacity plans in liaison with universities and their requirements
Student direct contact
Provide and/or supervise local student induction programmes
Acting as a highly visible professional as a source of reference for student concerns, assessment and feedback.
To monitor effectiveness of tutorial development and delivery of feedback to and from universities
Quality measurement of student placement programme
Audit of student feedback from resources whilst maintaining student anonymity
Address any issues as they arise from those resources with support from the Practice Development Leads and management
To ensure all equipment training is completed and signed off, and saved for future reference
Assist and support learning experiences for students while on their placement at NUH.
Facilitate the development of knowledge, clinical skills and professional attitudes within therapies, and throughout areas that utilise our expertise
Supervise, guide and act as a role model
Help to orient students to the work environment and assist with any concerns they have.
Provide hands-on skills and experience as necessary and appropriate
To provide an individual induction rota for each student that includes the areas agreed with their respective university for each specific student cohort.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own and others current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit, outcome measures and benchmarking.
To be professionally responsible, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
To ensure and consistently promote a high standard of safe clinical care for all patients.
To provide support, guidance and mentoring to Therapy students within speciality
To represent the Trust internally and externally regarding Therapies student placement programme
To be responsible for maintaining own competencies to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development and enables maintenance of HPC registration.
Ensure standards of best practice are maintained.
Comply with Trust and professional mandatory training requirements
To be aware of and comply with the local policies and procedures
To maintain an up-to-date electronic information system that captures details of the student placements, and ensure this data is relayed to the appropriate bodies in a timely fashion.
To assist with recruitment, selection and retention of students in conjunction with the universities and Therapy Services
To ensure Health and Safety of patients and colleagues at all times in line with current Health and Safety legislation.
To report and investigate incidents, untoward events and near misses through the incident reporting process.
To assist in the investigation of clinical untoward incidents which involve students in the relevant area.
To undertake any duties which may be reasonably required

Responsibilities

Formal liaison with universities
Arrange placements and agree capacity plans in liaison with universities and their requirements
Student direct contact
Provide and / or supervise local student induction programmes
Acting as a highly visible professional as a source of reference for student concerns, assessment and feedback.
To monitor effectiveness of tutorial development and delivery of feedback to and from universities
Quality measurement of student placement programme
Audit of student feedback from resources whilst maintaining student anonymity
Address any issues as they arise from those resources with support from the Practice Development Leads and management
To ensure all equipment training is completed and signed off, and saved for future reference
Assist and support learning experiences for students while on their placement at NUH.
Facilitate the development of knowledge, clinical skills and professional attitudes within therapies, and throughout areas that utilise our expertise
Supervise, guide and act as a role model
Help to orient students to the work environment and assist with any concerns they have.
Provide hands-on skills and experience as necessary and appropriate
To provide an individual induction rota for each student that includes the areas agreed with their respective university for each specific student cohort.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own and others current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit, outcome measures and benchmarking.
To be professionally responsible, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
To ensure and consistently promote a high standard of safe clinical care for all patients.
To provide support, guidance and mentoring to Therapy students within speciality
To represent the Trust internally and externally regarding Therapies student placement programme
To be responsible for maintaining own competencies to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development and enables maintenance of HPC registration.
Ensure standards of best practice are maintained.
Comply with Trust and professional mandatory training requirements
To be aware of and comply with the local policies and procedures
To maintain an up-to-date electronic information system that captures details of the student placements, and ensure this data is relayed to the appropriate bodies in a timely fashion.
To assist with recruitment, selection and retention of students in conjunction with the universities and Therapy Services
To ensure Health and Safety of patients and colleagues at all times in line with current Health and Safety legislation.
To report and investigate incidents, untoward events and near misses through the incident reporting process.
To assist in the investigation of clinical untoward incidents which involve students in the relevant area.
To undertake any duties which may be reasonably required

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Practice Placement Lead Occupational Therapist?

The primary responsibility is to act as a formal liaison with universities, arranging placements and managing capacity plans in line with university requirements.

Will I be required to supervise students during their placements?

Yes, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting students during their placements, providing guidance and acting as a role model.

How will student placements be monitored for quality?

The effectiveness of student placements will be monitored through quality measurement, audits of student feedback, and ensuring that all training equipment is signed off and maintained for future reference.

What kind of support will I provide to therapy students?

You will provide support, guidance, and mentoring to therapy students, helping to orient them to the work environment and addressing any concerns they may have.

Are there any mandatory training requirements for this role?

Yes, you are required to comply with Trust and professional mandatory training requirements to maintain high standards of practice.

Is ongoing professional development important in this role?

Yes, maintaining your competencies through continuing professional development (CPD) activities and keeping a portfolio that reflects your personal development is essential for this role.

How does the role involve clinical responsibilities?

You will be responsible for measuring and evaluating your own practices and those of others, ensuring safe clinical care for all patients through evidence-based practice.

Will I be involved in recruitment processes for students?

Yes, you will assist with the recruitment, selection, and retention of therapy students in conjunction with universities and Therapy Services.

How will I manage the data related to student placements?

You will maintain an up-to-date electronic information system capturing details of student placements and ensure that this data is relayed to the appropriate bodies in a timely manner.

What actions should I take in the event of a clinical incident involving students?

You will report and investigate incidents, untoward events, and near misses, and may be involved in the investigation of clinical untoward incidents that involve students in the relevant area.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services across its hospitals, including emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, advance medical research, and support education. They aim to enhance patient outcomes and community health through innovation, excellence in care, and collaborative practices.