Sirona Care & Health CIC

Community Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, highly motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapists to work within our Integrated Network Teams (INT).

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional community-based therapy, improving quality of life for service-users and committed to rehabilitation in a home environment, we would love to hear from you!

In return, we will be fully committed to supporting your continued development. We will give you the opportunity to develop specialist community skills and enhance your multidisciplinary working as well as your ability to support/supervise other team members and develop key leadership skills.

The Sirona Integrated Network Teams (INT) are an innovative and dynamic service. We provide active rehabilitation to patients in their place of residence to maximise their functional potential and support them to remain independent within their homes. Our therapists support hospital discharges, admission avoidance and long term self-management, enabling patients to live better lives in their home environment.

You will be working within a friendly and supportive INT alongside other Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, Nurses and Nurse Associates, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Rehab Support Workers and Administrators.

We offer a flexible service which covers extended hours operating 7 days a week.

Main duties of the job

With the support of senior staff, be responsible for the initial holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who are acutely and chronically unwell; often with complex needs arising from the frail elderly cohort
Use clinical reasoning skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate, patient- centred intervention programmes using an evidence based practice approach, promoting high quality and harm free care.
Collaborate and negotiate with service users, carers and family in identifying achievable goals as part of the overall care plan, which will maximise quality of life and independence.
Facilitate appropriate referrals to other services
Work within a multi-disciplinary team, to provide integrated skills and share knowledge providing specialist skills supported by a robust competency framework
To use occupational therapy skills, techniques in functional and standardised assessment & interventions as an autonomous practitioner
Assess and arrange the provision of equipment, ensuring this is provided in good working order and fitted correctly; reporting any issues appropriately
Supervise members of the team including peers, students and unregistered workforce in occupational therapy competencies
Maintain accurate, informative and legal records
Actively participate in training; this may involve assisting in the delivery of training

About us

We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that wed expect for ourselves and our families.

At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.

Benefits:

We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.

Additional Information:

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9083-INTOT2

Job locations

Worle Health Centre

125 High Street

Worle

Weston-super-mare

Avon

BS22 6HB

Horfield Health Centre

Lockleaze Road

Bristol

BS7 9RR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.

This vacancy qualifies for the Sirona Employee Referral Scheme Tier 1 - referrals must be made prior to the closing date

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.

This vacancy qualifies for the Sirona Employee Referral Scheme Tier 1 - referrals must be made prior to the closing date

Person Specification

Additional criteria

Essential

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
Working knowledge of OT outcome measures
Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application

Desirable

Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards

Experience

Essential

Effective communication skills written, verbal and no-verbal
Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
Able to function effectively as a team member
Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
Good problem solving skills
Effective time management and caseload management
Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Competent IT skills

Desirable

Community work (either student or post graduate) demonstrating a broad range of clinical undergraduate experience
Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care

Additional Criteria

Essential

Full driving licence and access to car in work time (with business use car insurance)

Location

Essential

Please confirm your preferred location; North & West Bristol or Weston, Worle & Villages.

Person Specification

Additional criteria

Essential

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
Working knowledge of OT outcome measures
Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application

Desirable

Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards

Experience

Essential

Effective communication skills written, verbal and no-verbal
Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
Able to function effectively as a team member
Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
Good problem solving skills
Effective time management and caseload management
Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Competent IT skills

Desirable

Community work (either student or post graduate) demonstrating a broad range of clinical undergraduate experience
Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care

Additional Criteria

Essential

Full driving licence and access to car in work time (with business use car insurance)

Location

Essential

Please confirm your preferred location; North & West Bristol or Weston, Worle & Villages.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona Care & Health CIC

Address

Worle Health Centre

125 High Street

Worle

Weston-super-mare

Avon

BS22 6HB

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona Care & Health CIC

Address

Worle Health Centre

125 High Street

Worle

Weston-super-mare

Avon

BS22 6HB

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)