Job summary
*Please note: we require people with NHS experience and we do not take overseas candidates for this role*
Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist with post graduation NHS experience and an interest in
dementia care?
Do you want to be involved in the continued development of an innovative
integrated service?
As an autonomous member of a well-supported therapy team within Nottingham
CityCare Partnerships Integrated Care Homes Service, your
aim will be to optimise clients independence and prevent hospital admissions.
As an NHS Health Professional, you will provide integrated
holistic care to a wide range of clients, by in reaching into
Nottingham City Care Homes to deliver NHS services. The
services overarching aim is to ensure that care home residents and staff have
an improved experience through high quality care and access to familiar health
professionals with the skills to meet their needs.
Your caseload will comprise of adults living in care homes who are
living with dementia and have complex health needs. In addition to your proven
therapy skills, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and
skills working with professionals from the specialist services, who in reach
into care homes giving you invaluable CPD to support your continued learning
and development.
To find out more about the valued Occupational Therapy role within this service we would urge you to come and shadow us for a day to see what we do and the benefits we can make to a patients life.
Main duties of the job
This
OT role is part of both the Dementia Outreach and Therapy elements of the
Integrated Care Home Service. The therapy element comprises of both physical
health and dementia specialist therapists and Assistant Practitioners, working
as an integrated therapy team, supported by a therapy lead.
All
referrals to the therapy element of the service are triaged by one of the
therapy team and assigned to the most appropriate therapist for the patients
needs.
This
OT role requires you to possess a high level of clinical knowledge and up to
date experience in working with clients who have advanced dementia. You will be
responsible for the holistic assessment of patients and the prescribing of a
programme of therapy for individual patient requirements, including posture and
positioning. You will hold a clinical caseload.
There
are wider therapy meetings, led by the clinical lead, with therapists from
other CityCare services who in reach into the care homes. enabling a sharing of
knowledge and the development of new and innovative ways of working. You will be involved in contributing to the evaluation
and audits of service provision. You will be required to attend meetings and
partake in working groups (as appropriate) in which knowledge regarding therapy
interventions to residents in care homes is required, and to represent the
wider service as required.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake specialist assessments on how
to maximise the physical and social environments to help people engage in
activities of daily living and contribute to multi-disciplinary treatment
planning.
- To be responsible for continuing the
ongoing development of high standards of clinical practice and expertise
within the service contributing to implementation of specific changes to
practice and service protocols and making a professional contribution to the
work of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To advise and support care home staff in
maintaining a residents wellbeing and engagement despite their skills
declining.
- To manage/care coordinate a
caseload of patients and will provide advice, education, and teaching
sessions to providers of residential/nursing care for people with dementia.
Dimensions
-
To be part of a multi-disciplinary
Integrated Care Homes Service, responsible for the delivery of an
occupational therapy service to residents with mental health problems related
to old age, particularly those with dementia.
-
To supervise less experienced
staff and students working with the Post Holder. To supervise, educate and assess the
performance of undergraduate Occupational Therapy students as required
ensuring the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the
degree level qualification.
- To increase the capacity, confidence, competence, and willingness of
partner organisations to provide the right level of care to this vulnerable
client group and by doing so increase standards of care, improve quality of
life, increase independence and choice.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
- To be professionally and legally
responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, including the
management of clients in your care. To
ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients under occupational
therapy management and support junior staff to do likewise.
- To determine by assessment and liaison with
other relevant agencies the advice, education, and treatment requirements of
each patient. This may include dealing
with complex and conflicting opinions within the multi-disciplinary
multi-agency team.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment
of clients, including those with a complex and/or chronic presentation using
investigative and analytical skills through standardised and non-standardised
assessments. To formulate
individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and
using a wide range of treatment skills and options to devise a specialised
programme of care.
- To set occupational therapy goals and carry
out treatment interventions.
- To carry out manual handling assessments of
clients living in care homes where there is a primary mental health concern.
- To accept clinical responsibility for a
designated caseload of clients and to organise this effectively with regard
to clinical priorities and use of time.
- To provide highly specialised advice,
teaching and training to other members of the Integrated Team and other
agencies regarding the occupational therapy management of clients with
problems related to ageing and dementia.
- To train, supervise and manage more junior
staff, support staff and students. To
supervise, educate and assess the performance of undergraduate occupational
therapy students as required to ensure the standard of practice and teaching
meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
- To have the ability to gain valid informed
consent and to identify through assessment clients who lack capacity and work
within a legal framework with clients who lack the capacity to consent to
treatment.
- To work as a lone practitioner with
supervision from a band 7 Physiotherapist, the Team Leader will also provide
support as required.
- To provide spontaneous and planned advice,
teaching and instruction to clients, carers, and other professionals to
promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent
approach to client care.
- To assess advice and, where appropriate,
provide mobility aids including teaching clients/carers in their use.
Professional
- To participate in the development of good
practice for occupational therapists within Nottingham CityCare Partnership
CIC under the guidance of the Professional Lead
- To demonstrate a commitment to
evidence-based practice
- To be responsible for own Continuing
Professional Development under the supervision of the professional lead, keeping
abreast of new trends and developments, incorporating them into your work as
necessary. Attend relevant conferences
and internal/external training courses.
Support more junior staff to do likewise.
-
To
maintain a high level of occupational therapy standards and work to the
occupational therapy Code of Professional Conduct.
- To actively participate in the services
training strategy, including in-service training, Trust, and multi-agency
training. To participate by attendance
and presentation at staff meetings, tutorials, and training sessions.
-
To
demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
and apply to the work situation.
-
To
assist with development and participation in the teams audit projects,
evidence-based practice projects and outcome measures, either individually or
with other senior therapists. To make
recommendations for change.
-
To
participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development plans as
both appraiser and appraisee.
-
To
contribute to the evidence base for occupational therapy for older people
with mental health needs as appropriate through dissemination of research and
audit findings.
Organisational
- To support the Team Manager in implementing
targets and objectives to assist in the ongoing development of the
service. To participate in service
evaluation and advice on the service needs of the client population.
- To be responsible for management duties
when requested by senior staff.
- To be involved with the day-to-day delivery
of the occupational therapy service within the Integrated Service including prioritisation
of support staff duties. Also
organising own diary and time management.
(Arranging assessments and appointments for own caseload)
- To ensure the health and safety of staff
and clients always in accordance with Health & Safety Legislation and
Organisational Policy and Procedures.
To adhere to all other Organisational Policies and Procedures.
- To attend team meetings and meetings with
other agencies as required.
- To use information technology on a daily
basis and participate in identified data collection and statistics and to
maintain clear, consider and timely records in line with the service policy.
- To actively participate in Lone Worker
Tracking procedures.
- To have and promote a positive attitude to
change and change management.
- To play an active role in supporting and
facilitating change where appropriate
- To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake specialist assessments on how
to maximise the physical and social environments to help people engage in
activities of daily living and contribute to multi-disciplinary treatment
planning.
- To be responsible for continuing the
ongoing development of high standards of clinical practice and expertise
within the service contributing to implementation of specific changes to
practice and service protocols and making a professional contribution to the
work of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To advise and support care home staff in
maintaining a residents wellbeing and engagement despite their skills
declining.
- To manage/care coordinate a
caseload of patients and will provide advice, education, and teaching
sessions to providers of residential/nursing care for people with dementia.
Dimensions
-
To be part of a multi-disciplinary
Integrated Care Homes Service, responsible for the delivery of an
occupational therapy service to residents with mental health problems related
to old age, particularly those with dementia.
-
To supervise less experienced
staff and students working with the Post Holder. To supervise, educate and assess the
performance of undergraduate Occupational Therapy students as required
ensuring the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the
degree level qualification.
- To increase the capacity, confidence, competence, and willingness of
partner organisations to provide the right level of care to this vulnerable
client group and by doing so increase standards of care, improve quality of
life, increase independence and choice.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
- To be professionally and legally
responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, including the
management of clients in your care. To
ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients under occupational
therapy management and support junior staff to do likewise.
- To determine by assessment and liaison with
other relevant agencies the advice, education, and treatment requirements of
each patient. This may include dealing
with complex and conflicting opinions within the multi-disciplinary
multi-agency team.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment
of clients, including those with a complex and/or chronic presentation using
investigative and analytical skills through standardised and non-standardised
assessments. To formulate
individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and
using a wide range of treatment skills and options to devise a specialised
programme of care.
- To set occupational therapy goals and carry
out treatment interventions.
- To carry out manual handling assessments of
clients living in care homes where there is a primary mental health concern.
- To accept clinical responsibility for a
designated caseload of clients and to organise this effectively with regard
to clinical priorities and use of time.
- To provide highly specialised advice,
teaching and training to other members of the Integrated Team and other
agencies regarding the occupational therapy management of clients with
problems related to ageing and dementia.
- To train, supervise and manage more junior
staff, support staff and students. To
supervise, educate and assess the performance of undergraduate occupational
therapy students as required to ensure the standard of practice and teaching
meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
- To have the ability to gain valid informed
consent and to identify through assessment clients who lack capacity and work
within a legal framework with clients who lack the capacity to consent to
treatment.
- To work as a lone practitioner with
supervision from a band 7 Physiotherapist, the Team Leader will also provide
support as required.
- To provide spontaneous and planned advice,
teaching and instruction to clients, carers, and other professionals to
promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent
approach to client care.
- To assess advice and, where appropriate,
provide mobility aids including teaching clients/carers in their use.
Professional
- To participate in the development of good
practice for occupational therapists within Nottingham CityCare Partnership
CIC under the guidance of the Professional Lead
- To demonstrate a commitment to
evidence-based practice
- To be responsible for own Continuing
Professional Development under the supervision of the professional lead, keeping
abreast of new trends and developments, incorporating them into your work as
necessary. Attend relevant conferences
and internal/external training courses.
Support more junior staff to do likewise.
-
To
maintain a high level of occupational therapy standards and work to the
occupational therapy Code of Professional Conduct.
- To actively participate in the services
training strategy, including in-service training, Trust, and multi-agency
training. To participate by attendance
and presentation at staff meetings, tutorials, and training sessions.
-
To
demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
and apply to the work situation.
-
To
assist with development and participation in the teams audit projects,
evidence-based practice projects and outcome measures, either individually or
with other senior therapists. To make
recommendations for change.
-
To
participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development plans as
both appraiser and appraisee.
-
To
contribute to the evidence base for occupational therapy for older people
with mental health needs as appropriate through dissemination of research and
audit findings.
Organisational
- To support the Team Manager in implementing
targets and objectives to assist in the ongoing development of the
service. To participate in service
evaluation and advice on the service needs of the client population.
- To be responsible for management duties
when requested by senior staff.
- To be involved with the day-to-day delivery
of the occupational therapy service within the Integrated Service including prioritisation
of support staff duties. Also
organising own diary and time management.
(Arranging assessments and appointments for own caseload)
- To ensure the health and safety of staff
and clients always in accordance with Health & Safety Legislation and
Organisational Policy and Procedures.
To adhere to all other Organisational Policies and Procedures.
- To attend team meetings and meetings with
other agencies as required.
- To use information technology on a daily
basis and participate in identified data collection and statistics and to
maintain clear, consider and timely records in line with the service policy.
- To actively participate in Lone Worker
Tracking procedures.
- To have and promote a positive attitude to
change and change management.
- To play an active role in supporting and
facilitating change where appropriate
- To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate NHS experience as an occupational therapist, working with people with dementia
- Experience in older adult mental health care in the community
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working
- Competence in individual caseload and time management
Desirable
- Clinical Educators/Practice Teaching Course
- An understanding of the occupational therapy needs of older people with dementia living in care home
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of appropriate competencies for clinical grade.
- Working knowledge of dementia and caring for people with dementia
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process and the unique contribution of Occupational Therapy to the care of people with dementia.
- Understanding of the importance of posture and positioning for the wellbeing of people with dementia
- Appropriate understanding of risk management, particularly with people with dementia
- Awareness of current Local and National Policy Developments and remains update with professional practice and current best evidence and research
- Occupational therapy diagnosis/assessment and treatment skills
- Awareness, understanding and commitment to the pursuit of equality and diversity in terms of service delivery and employment practice
- Competent use of information technology appropriate to role
- Supervision, appraisal, and contribution to clinical education of less experienced qualified staff and student/support workers
- Excellent communication skills demonstrating an ability to communicate to a variety of audiences and levels e.g. 1to1 and in groups
- Flexible, adaptable, innovative, and self-reliant with a positive attitude
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing CPD appropriate for role
- Understanding of and ability to assess the sensory needs of people with dementia
- Evidence of achievement of competencies for role
- Knowledge of models for supervision, experience of supervisions and appraisals
- Effective teaching skills 1to1 in groups
- Evidence of audit/organisational projects
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- ECDL or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators/ Practice Teaching Course
- Relevant post-graduate experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate NHS experience as an occupational therapist, working with people with dementia
- Experience in older adult mental health care in the community
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working
- Competence in individual caseload and time management
Desirable
- Clinical Educators/Practice Teaching Course
- An understanding of the occupational therapy needs of older people with dementia living in care home
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of appropriate competencies for clinical grade.
- Working knowledge of dementia and caring for people with dementia
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process and the unique contribution of Occupational Therapy to the care of people with dementia.
- Understanding of the importance of posture and positioning for the wellbeing of people with dementia
- Appropriate understanding of risk management, particularly with people with dementia
- Awareness of current Local and National Policy Developments and remains update with professional practice and current best evidence and research
- Occupational therapy diagnosis/assessment and treatment skills
- Awareness, understanding and commitment to the pursuit of equality and diversity in terms of service delivery and employment practice
- Competent use of information technology appropriate to role
- Supervision, appraisal, and contribution to clinical education of less experienced qualified staff and student/support workers
- Excellent communication skills demonstrating an ability to communicate to a variety of audiences and levels e.g. 1to1 and in groups
- Flexible, adaptable, innovative, and self-reliant with a positive attitude
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing CPD appropriate for role
- Understanding of and ability to assess the sensory needs of people with dementia
- Evidence of achievement of competencies for role
- Knowledge of models for supervision, experience of supervisions and appraisals
- Effective teaching skills 1to1 in groups
- Evidence of audit/organisational projects
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- ECDL or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators/ Practice Teaching Course
- Relevant post-graduate experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
