Job summary
37.5 hours per week. Following successful career development opportunities, we are looking to appoint a registered Occupational Therapist for the band 5 rotation.
This post is appropriate for newly qualified therapists, the rotation offers exciting opportunities within adult and older peoples services, including urgent care, stroke pathways, community therapy and medical wards. The role will involve assessment and discharge planning, prevention of hospital admissions, in addition to neurological and physical rehabilitation. The successful applicant will be expected to work within the ethos of Livewell Southwest, supporting people to lead independent, healthy lives.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for Occupational Therapists looking to combine stimulating job prospects, with an enhanced quality of life, within the South-West.
The post holder should be confident in working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams & possess excellent clinical and communication skills. They should be able to work flexibly to potentially cover 7 day working. If you are committed to the principles of clinical governance, evidence-based practice and delivery of patient centred interventions then we would like to hear from you.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility,
Main duties of the job
Job
Summary:
- To manage a
defined caseload using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate interventions and contribute to the service
provision.
- To provide
assessment and treatment of patients in in-patient settings, their own homes
and other community care settings.
- To maintain
clinical records.
- To develop
skills and knowledge through participation in the Band 5 Basic Grade
developmental programme and relevant competency frameworks.
- To gain
experience through involvement in rotation scheme.
-To work with
patients living in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
Key Working relationships:
-Within the organisation: - physiotherapists, ward managers, nursing staff, SHOs, Consultants, psychologists, psychiatrists, speech & language therapists, social workers, ward clerks, administrative staff, prosthetists, podiatrists, hotel services, dieticians, dieticians, discharge co-ordinator and professional colleagues, social care colleagues and community teams.
-Outside agencies and bodies: - Sensory teams, Reablement teams, housing dept and associations, charitable bodies, acute service OTs, GPs, community equipment services, residential and nursing homes, community pharmacists, home care staff (including enablers), benefits advisors and wheelchair services.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and
Responsibilities of the Post:
Clinical:
Prioritise the day-to-day
management of own caseload, delegating activities as appropriate.
Ensure the patient is
aware of the role and philosophy of Occupational Therapy and components of
the Occupational Therapy treatment programme.
To be responsible for the
comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation
designated caseload.
To use a selection of both
standardised and non-standardised assessments to assist and aid diagnosis of
cognitive, sensory, perceptual, behavioural, physical, psychosocial and
social functioning.
To assess, prescribe and
authorise aids and make recommendations for minor and major adaptations to
increase/enable or compensate for independent function, teaching compensatory
techniques as required.
To assess seating and
positioning needs and treat as appropriate including assessment for and
prescription of standard wheelchairs and accessories when accredited
referring on to AJM Wheelchair Service as required for assessment of
complex and specialist mobility and seating needs.
To identify the need and complete onward referral for
splinting and positioning to prevent and improve
function for the upper limb.
Plan and review treatment
programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team,
patients carers and family in accordance with consent given.
To record and report
regularly on patients progress and treatment to the multi-disciplinary team
or supervising OT in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in
individual clinical areas.
To plan, organise and lead
when delegated both formal and informal treatments and health education
groups for both patients and carers.
Education of patients and
carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual and physical deficits on
patient safety and independence in the hospital and home, leisure and
workplace. To impart sensitive information and advice to patients and carers
which could have life changing consequences.
To provide an opportunity
for patients and carers to express their feelings whilst encouraging
acceptance and adjustment to their new circumstances
To attend and participate
in case conferences and ward meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.
Discharge planning, which
involves the co-ordination of needs which can be met in hospital and the
co-ordination of services in the community.
Demonstrating to and
informing community staff re ongoing patient needs in the community i.e. home
carers and reablement assistance.
To carry out environmental
home assessments, pre discharge home assessments discharge home visits and
follow up as required. The assessment
involves reviewing ergonomic layout of the property to maximise patient
functional ability within the home, assessment of disabled access, equipment
needs recommendation for minor and major house adaptations, risk and safety
review and referring to other agencies and Social Services as necessary. To
adhere to local home visit policy and guidelines.
Liaise with and ensure
good communication with statutory and voluntary bodies to establish a
comprehensive package to ensure continuation of care in the community, this
will also include the transfer of patients from other hospital settings.
Refer to follow up
services to ensure treatment programmes are in place to progress functional
independence based on identified needs at discharge.
To provide written
communication with outside agencies and charitable bodies to support the need
for services and equipment on discharge or when transferred.
Actively contribute to
service development.
To be responsible for
utilising the goal planning process and outcome measures used in the clinical
area to review progress of the patient.
To use a range of verbal
and non-verbal communication methods with patients, who may have difficulty
in understanding or communicating and who may be low in mood or lack insight.
To maintain competence in
the use of manual handling techniques and equipment including the
prescriptions of manual handling equipment for use in the home, demonstrating
the use to carers.
To ensure use of risk
assessment in all areas of your work are undertaken.
To demonstrate an
understanding of conditions relevant to the diagnostic area and those
patients presenting with multi pathology.
Actively engage in caseload supervision with
line manager.
All staff are required to ensure knowledge regarding
the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) at a level deemed essential for their
role. The level of training required will be specified to members of staff
and is dependent on their role. It is important that staff understand and
comply with local policies and procedures relating to the MCA to ensure Livewell Southwest can act in an individuals
best interest when providing care. This helps to ensure ongoing adherence to
our legal obligations and ensuring we put the needs of our patients first.
Departmental and Administrative:
To maintain an up-to-date
record of all patient contact, MDT care plans, Occupational Therapy
assessments and reports whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times in line
with Professional and Livewell Southwest policies and procedures.
To take an active role in
audit, research and interdisciplinary development within the unit as
required.
To be responsible for
collecting and reporting statistical data in line with the Livewell policies
and procedures.
To be responsible for
maintaining stock control systems, advising on resources and the responsible
management of petty cash.
To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior and admin staff where applicable.
Professional:
To apply acquired skills
and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to
practice as an Occupational Therapist.
To work as an autonomous practitioner,
seeking guidance where necessary.
To take responsibility for
ensuring own personal and professional development and statutory training
demonstrating the ability to apply increasingly complex skills/knowledge.
To attend and contribute
to staff meetings and attend relevant professional meetings and courses as
agreed with Occupational Therapy Lead and Supervising Therapist.
To review and reflect on
own practice through effective use of professional and clinical supervision
in line with Livewell Southwest policies and procedures.
To participate in providing
instruction, learning opportunities, work experience and training staff and
students from other units/disciplines/schools/colleges and training schemes
as agreed with supervising Therapist and Occupational Therapy Lead.
To participate in the
planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols
within your area.
Maintain high professional
standards at all times as laid down in the College of Occupational
Therapy/Health Professional Council Code of conduct.
To comply with the College
of Occupational Therapists, HCPC Standards of Practice for Occupational
Therapy, policies and procedures and to maintain an up-to-date HCPC portfolio.
To attend and actively
contribute to B5 peer meetings.
To demonstrate leadership
skills through the management of designated projects.
To contribute to Livewell
Southwest clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda.
To demonstrate
understanding and application of professional, local and national guidelines
and legislation relating to health and social care provision.
To adhere to Livewell
Southwest policies and procedures including Health and Safety at work.
New and replacement
equipment is not used by self or staff until it has been commissioned in
accordance with Livewell Southwest policy
Appropriate risk and other
assessments are completed and documented in a timely manner in accordance
with Livewell Southwest policy.
Defective equipment is
reported and made safe without delay in accordance with Livewell Southwest
procedures.
All leave is requested in
line with Livewell Southwest policy.
Informing and up-dating
the department of your whereabouts at all times during work hours.
Following Livewell uniform
policy at all times.
To respect the
individuals values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and
contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs.
To exercise good personal
time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and
Responsibilities of the Post:
Clinical:
Prioritise the day-to-day
management of own caseload, delegating activities as appropriate.
Ensure the patient is
aware of the role and philosophy of Occupational Therapy and components of
the Occupational Therapy treatment programme.
To be responsible for the
comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation
designated caseload.
To use a selection of both
standardised and non-standardised assessments to assist and aid diagnosis of
cognitive, sensory, perceptual, behavioural, physical, psychosocial and
social functioning.
To assess, prescribe and
authorise aids and make recommendations for minor and major adaptations to
increase/enable or compensate for independent function, teaching compensatory
techniques as required.
To assess seating and
positioning needs and treat as appropriate including assessment for and
prescription of standard wheelchairs and accessories when accredited
referring on to AJM Wheelchair Service as required for assessment of
complex and specialist mobility and seating needs.
To identify the need and complete onward referral for
splinting and positioning to prevent and improve
function for the upper limb.
Plan and review treatment
programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team,
patients carers and family in accordance with consent given.
To record and report
regularly on patients progress and treatment to the multi-disciplinary team
or supervising OT in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in
individual clinical areas.
To plan, organise and lead
when delegated both formal and informal treatments and health education
groups for both patients and carers.
Education of patients and
carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual and physical deficits on
patient safety and independence in the hospital and home, leisure and
workplace. To impart sensitive information and advice to patients and carers
which could have life changing consequences.
To provide an opportunity
for patients and carers to express their feelings whilst encouraging
acceptance and adjustment to their new circumstances
To attend and participate
in case conferences and ward meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.
Discharge planning, which
involves the co-ordination of needs which can be met in hospital and the
co-ordination of services in the community.
Demonstrating to and
informing community staff re ongoing patient needs in the community i.e. home
carers and reablement assistance.
To carry out environmental
home assessments, pre discharge home assessments discharge home visits and
follow up as required. The assessment
involves reviewing ergonomic layout of the property to maximise patient
functional ability within the home, assessment of disabled access, equipment
needs recommendation for minor and major house adaptations, risk and safety
review and referring to other agencies and Social Services as necessary. To
adhere to local home visit policy and guidelines.
Liaise with and ensure
good communication with statutory and voluntary bodies to establish a
comprehensive package to ensure continuation of care in the community, this
will also include the transfer of patients from other hospital settings.
Refer to follow up
services to ensure treatment programmes are in place to progress functional
independence based on identified needs at discharge.
To provide written
communication with outside agencies and charitable bodies to support the need
for services and equipment on discharge or when transferred.
Actively contribute to
service development.
To be responsible for
utilising the goal planning process and outcome measures used in the clinical
area to review progress of the patient.
To use a range of verbal
and non-verbal communication methods with patients, who may have difficulty
in understanding or communicating and who may be low in mood or lack insight.
To maintain competence in
the use of manual handling techniques and equipment including the
prescriptions of manual handling equipment for use in the home, demonstrating
the use to carers.
To ensure use of risk
assessment in all areas of your work are undertaken.
To demonstrate an
understanding of conditions relevant to the diagnostic area and those
patients presenting with multi pathology.
Actively engage in caseload supervision with
line manager.
All staff are required to ensure knowledge regarding
the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) at a level deemed essential for their
role. The level of training required will be specified to members of staff
and is dependent on their role. It is important that staff understand and
comply with local policies and procedures relating to the MCA to ensure Livewell Southwest can act in an individuals
best interest when providing care. This helps to ensure ongoing adherence to
our legal obligations and ensuring we put the needs of our patients first.
Departmental and Administrative:
To maintain an up-to-date
record of all patient contact, MDT care plans, Occupational Therapy
assessments and reports whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times in line
with Professional and Livewell Southwest policies and procedures.
To take an active role in
audit, research and interdisciplinary development within the unit as
required.
To be responsible for
collecting and reporting statistical data in line with the Livewell policies
and procedures.
To be responsible for
maintaining stock control systems, advising on resources and the responsible
management of petty cash.
To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior and admin staff where applicable.
Professional:
To apply acquired skills
and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to
practice as an Occupational Therapist.
To work as an autonomous practitioner,
seeking guidance where necessary.
To take responsibility for
ensuring own personal and professional development and statutory training
demonstrating the ability to apply increasingly complex skills/knowledge.
To attend and contribute
to staff meetings and attend relevant professional meetings and courses as
agreed with Occupational Therapy Lead and Supervising Therapist.
To review and reflect on
own practice through effective use of professional and clinical supervision
in line with Livewell Southwest policies and procedures.
To participate in providing
instruction, learning opportunities, work experience and training staff and
students from other units/disciplines/schools/colleges and training schemes
as agreed with supervising Therapist and Occupational Therapy Lead.
To participate in the
planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols
within your area.
Maintain high professional
standards at all times as laid down in the College of Occupational
Therapy/Health Professional Council Code of conduct.
To comply with the College
of Occupational Therapists, HCPC Standards of Practice for Occupational
Therapy, policies and procedures and to maintain an up-to-date HCPC portfolio.
To attend and actively
contribute to B5 peer meetings.
To demonstrate leadership
skills through the management of designated projects.
To contribute to Livewell
Southwest clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda.
To demonstrate
understanding and application of professional, local and national guidelines
and legislation relating to health and social care provision.
To adhere to Livewell
Southwest policies and procedures including Health and Safety at work.
New and replacement
equipment is not used by self or staff until it has been commissioned in
accordance with Livewell Southwest policy
Appropriate risk and other
assessments are completed and documented in a timely manner in accordance
with Livewell Southwest policy.
Defective equipment is
reported and made safe without delay in accordance with Livewell Southwest
procedures.
All leave is requested in
line with Livewell Southwest policy.
Informing and up-dating
the department of your whereabouts at all times during work hours.
Following Livewell uniform
policy at all times.
To respect the
individuals values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and
contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs.
To exercise good personal
time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of on-going education and professional development
- Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT and the application of the OT process.
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
- Experience of working and dealing with vulnerable patients.
- Knowledge of multi-pathology assessment, home assessment, rehabilitation treatment and discharge planning.
- Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups.
- Understanding of the MDT, team dynamics and ability to work flexibly as a member of a team.
- Basic knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
- Documented evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Experience of risk assessing patients in an in-patient rehabilitation setting.
- Assessing for standard equipment, seating and pressure care products.
- Supervision skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Willingness to participate in rotation scheme.
- Willingness to work flexibly - clinical settings on the rotation may be altered willingness to work across range of community and inpatient settings essential.
- Current valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to enable you to travel across the region in a timely fashion, in order to manage daily caseload.
- The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas.
Desirable
- Membership of professional body and/or specialist interest groups.
- Awareness of health, safety and risk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of on-going education and professional development
- Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT and the application of the OT process.
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
- Experience of working and dealing with vulnerable patients.
- Knowledge of multi-pathology assessment, home assessment, rehabilitation treatment and discharge planning.
- Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups.
- Understanding of the MDT, team dynamics and ability to work flexibly as a member of a team.
- Basic knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
- Documented evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Experience of risk assessing patients in an in-patient rehabilitation setting.
- Assessing for standard equipment, seating and pressure care products.
- Supervision skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Willingness to participate in rotation scheme.
- Willingness to work flexibly - clinical settings on the rotation may be altered willingness to work across range of community and inpatient settings essential.
- Current valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to enable you to travel across the region in a timely fashion, in order to manage daily caseload.
- The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas.
Desirable
- Membership of professional body and/or specialist interest groups.
- Awareness of health, safety and risk.
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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