Job summary
The
opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Therapy team working within the
Plym Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at Mount Gould Hospital, for a part time
22.5 hpw, Band 3, Occupational Therapy Assistant.
This post offers an
excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine a stimulating job, with an
enhanced quality of life, within the South-West.
The
post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the
Occupational Therapy service through clinical, administrative and
organisational duties.
The
post holder should possess excellent communication skills and evidence of
working within a team.
The
role involves working closely with qualified occupational therapists and other
members of the multidisciplinary team, both on the unit and in patients own
home, prior to discharge, as required.
There
is regular supervision and in-service training, alongside a supportive learning
environment.
Informal
enquiries to: Tania Kinsman,
Tel: 01752 434899
please note
that 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
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity
Main duties of the job
To provide a continuing element of the overall therapy programme/treatment plan to clients within the setting. This may include clients with additional physical health needs, physical disability, behaviours that challenge & learning disabilities
You will be involved with monitoring the patients progress, making some treatment decisions while assessing & re-assessing the patients progress
You will observe general behaviour, functional ability & response of patients & record the information liaising with the senior therapist/worker
To undertake client interventions and reviews, regularly meeting the relevant professionals to discuss progress, and reporting back if any problems occur
To seek advice & supervision from the senior therapist/worker within the team as necessary to ensure appropriate patient management & care
To use knowledge & skills to engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote healthy psychological & physiological wellbeing. Encouraging self-management techniques were able
To prescribe basic equipment & minor adaptions under prescribers guidelines & with guidance, where required, from a senior therapist
Deliver, collect & instruct in the use of equipment for patients as part of their treatment plan
Report defects in equipment, taking action to ensure such equipment is withdrawn from service
Be responsible for material stock & maintenance stock levels as required
All LWSW staff are expected to able & willing to work across a 7 day service
Job Share(s) Considered
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support all aspects of therapy assessment and treatment of patients within the role setting. Facilitate a wide variety of therapeutic interventions and activities depending on service needs (this may include, one to one, group or joint working with colleagues).
Provide support and supervision to patients to enable access and participation incommunity-based support and social inclusion services.
Provide support and supervision to patients to enable access and participation incommunity-based support and social inclusion services. You may be required to undertake7 day working, including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set outin your contract of employment.
The post holder will work with patients referred to the service who may have a wide range of acute/chronic conditions. To support the running of the department including admin responsibilities and infection control measures.
The post holder will be part of the wider integrated team which includes physical, mental health and adult social care services. This may include developing relationships with external services where appropriate.
To use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible based therapeutic activity programme as part of the therapy service provision to adults using the service.
Will receive referrals (internal or external) after initial assessment from registered professionals/assistant practitioners.
Liaise and communicate with members of the MDT and wider services both internally within the organisation and externally where necessary.
To facilitate individual activities for specified patients working within risk management guidelines. This may include working alone without direct supervision for periods of time under the guidance of a registered professional/Manager.
To be aware of and follow the health and safety at work act, local and national guidelines, policies and procedures.
To participate in all mandatory training required for the role and participate in training thatis role specific which includes training to respond to urgent situations e.g. safeguarding,untoward incidents.
Assist in collection, maintenance and dissemination of statistical data this could be in theform of therapeutic outcome measures and operational requirements (e.g. audit).
To participate in the planning and development of the service and for the Directorate as awhole. This may involve participating, where appropriate, in defined projects.
To take a holistic approach to client management, carry out tasks and treatment plans as directed by senior staff. To feed back to the appropriate worker and maintain accurate clinical records.
To liaise with other health, social or voluntary care services and agencies to ensure identified patient care needs outside the scope of the team are met.
Where needed Interventions include both individual and group-based sessions with an expectation for the post holder to participate in the planning and delivery of group sessions. Treatment sessions may also take place in the local community or the patients home
Some roles including those at the STCC, will be required to support / assist in medication administration according to patient needs in line with the processes associated with STCC. The post holder will also be required to undertake specific clinical skills such as skin assessments and continence management.
Clinical
To provide a continuing element of the overall therapy programme/treatment plan to clients within the setting. This may include clients with additional physical health needs, physical disability, behaviors that challenge and learning disabilities.
The post holder will be involved with monitoring the patients progress, making some treatment decisions while assessing and re-assessing the patients progress.
The post holder will observe general behavior, functional ability, and response ofpatients and record the information liaising with the senior therapist/worker.
To undertake client interventions and reviews, regularly meeting the relevant professionals to discuss progress, and reporting back if any problems occur.
To seek advice and supervision from the senior therapist/worker within the team asnecessary to ensure appropriate patient management and care.
To use knowledge and skills to engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote healthy psychological and physiological wellbeing. Encouraging self-management techniques were able.
To prescribe basic equipment and minor adaptions under prescribers guidelines and with guidance, where required, from a senior therapist
Deliver, collect and instruct in the use of equipment for patients as part of their treatment plan.
Report defects in equipment, taking action to ensure such equipment is withdrawn from service.
Be responsible for material stock and maintenance stock levels as required. Orderequipment from the Community Equipment Service.
Where applicable, to participate in reviews / case conferences of individual patientsand contribute to the evaluation of their progress and development of their goals
To attend multi-disciplinary/multi-agency case conferences, liaison, meetings, handovers and patient reviews as necessary and appropriate
To support and encourage patients, their relatives and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining maximal functional independence.
To be responsible for contributing to the planning, monitoring and evaluating of patient centred individual and / or group activities as part of a regular review of the service requirements if required within your team.
Responsibility for administration
Prioritises workload effectively, this could include scheduling your workday appropriately or managing your own diary of appointments and visits (as well as mileage if applicable) This requires a high level of time management and organisation skills.
To be aware of, and adhere to, the correct procedures for ordering, maintaining and using materials and equipment as directed by registered staff.
To participate in the planning and implementation of operational policies, projects and service development within the team.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date client records and related documentation in line with clinical guidance and LSW policy.
To be aware of, and act upon, LWSW and safety policies, including the prompt recording of any accident, incident, or other untoward event involving self, patients or other staff.
To keep abreast of policy changes and developments within LWSW and implement relevant LWS policies, protocols and guidelines.
To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain support across the team within the resources available.
Report any changes in the patients condition or care needs to the relevant therapist and document accordingly.
Maintain confidentiality of information being aware of trust policies and local protocols and keeping up to date with changes
To access email and other information through Livewell Southwest intranet
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues.
The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly.
The post holder may be required to record and manage patients property as part oftheir role.
Responsibility for People Management
Participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers where appropriate.
To receive line management support and supervision
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues.
The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly.
The post holder may be required to record and manage patients property as part oftheir role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support all aspects of therapy assessment and treatment of patients within the role setting. Facilitate a wide variety of therapeutic interventions and activities depending on service needs (this may include, one to one, group or joint working with colleagues).
Provide support and supervision to patients to enable access and participation incommunity-based support and social inclusion services.
Provide support and supervision to patients to enable access and participation incommunity-based support and social inclusion services. You may be required to undertake7 day working, including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set outin your contract of employment.
The post holder will work with patients referred to the service who may have a wide range of acute/chronic conditions. To support the running of the department including admin responsibilities and infection control measures.
The post holder will be part of the wider integrated team which includes physical, mental health and adult social care services. This may include developing relationships with external services where appropriate.
To use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible based therapeutic activity programme as part of the therapy service provision to adults using the service.
Will receive referrals (internal or external) after initial assessment from registered professionals/assistant practitioners.
Liaise and communicate with members of the MDT and wider services both internally within the organisation and externally where necessary.
To facilitate individual activities for specified patients working within risk management guidelines. This may include working alone without direct supervision for periods of time under the guidance of a registered professional/Manager.
To be aware of and follow the health and safety at work act, local and national guidelines, policies and procedures.
To participate in all mandatory training required for the role and participate in training thatis role specific which includes training to respond to urgent situations e.g. safeguarding,untoward incidents.
Assist in collection, maintenance and dissemination of statistical data this could be in theform of therapeutic outcome measures and operational requirements (e.g. audit).
To participate in the planning and development of the service and for the Directorate as awhole. This may involve participating, where appropriate, in defined projects.
To take a holistic approach to client management, carry out tasks and treatment plans as directed by senior staff. To feed back to the appropriate worker and maintain accurate clinical records.
To liaise with other health, social or voluntary care services and agencies to ensure identified patient care needs outside the scope of the team are met.
Where needed Interventions include both individual and group-based sessions with an expectation for the post holder to participate in the planning and delivery of group sessions. Treatment sessions may also take place in the local community or the patients home
Some roles including those at the STCC, will be required to support / assist in medication administration according to patient needs in line with the processes associated with STCC. The post holder will also be required to undertake specific clinical skills such as skin assessments and continence management.
Clinical
To provide a continuing element of the overall therapy programme/treatment plan to clients within the setting. This may include clients with additional physical health needs, physical disability, behaviors that challenge and learning disabilities.
The post holder will be involved with monitoring the patients progress, making some treatment decisions while assessing and re-assessing the patients progress.
The post holder will observe general behavior, functional ability, and response ofpatients and record the information liaising with the senior therapist/worker.
To undertake client interventions and reviews, regularly meeting the relevant professionals to discuss progress, and reporting back if any problems occur.
To seek advice and supervision from the senior therapist/worker within the team asnecessary to ensure appropriate patient management and care.
To use knowledge and skills to engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote healthy psychological and physiological wellbeing. Encouraging self-management techniques were able.
To prescribe basic equipment and minor adaptions under prescribers guidelines and with guidance, where required, from a senior therapist
Deliver, collect and instruct in the use of equipment for patients as part of their treatment plan.
Report defects in equipment, taking action to ensure such equipment is withdrawn from service.
Be responsible for material stock and maintenance stock levels as required. Orderequipment from the Community Equipment Service.
Where applicable, to participate in reviews / case conferences of individual patientsand contribute to the evaluation of their progress and development of their goals
To attend multi-disciplinary/multi-agency case conferences, liaison, meetings, handovers and patient reviews as necessary and appropriate
To support and encourage patients, their relatives and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining maximal functional independence.
To be responsible for contributing to the planning, monitoring and evaluating of patient centred individual and / or group activities as part of a regular review of the service requirements if required within your team.
Responsibility for administration
Prioritises workload effectively, this could include scheduling your workday appropriately or managing your own diary of appointments and visits (as well as mileage if applicable) This requires a high level of time management and organisation skills.
To be aware of, and adhere to, the correct procedures for ordering, maintaining and using materials and equipment as directed by registered staff.
To participate in the planning and implementation of operational policies, projects and service development within the team.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date client records and related documentation in line with clinical guidance and LSW policy.
To be aware of, and act upon, LWSW and safety policies, including the prompt recording of any accident, incident, or other untoward event involving self, patients or other staff.
To keep abreast of policy changes and developments within LWSW and implement relevant LWS policies, protocols and guidelines.
To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain support across the team within the resources available.
Report any changes in the patients condition or care needs to the relevant therapist and document accordingly.
Maintain confidentiality of information being aware of trust policies and local protocols and keeping up to date with changes
To access email and other information through Livewell Southwest intranet
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues.
The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly.
The post holder may be required to record and manage patients property as part oftheir role.
Responsibility for People Management
Participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers where appropriate.
To receive line management support and supervision
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues.
The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly.
The post holder may be required to record and manage patients property as part oftheir role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of formulating therapeutic relationships.
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting or similar role(employment, work experience, volunteering)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates the values required to work in this role, including demonstration of commitment to Livewell southwest values.
- Develops and maintains positive and appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers, demonstrates, kindness, empathy and respect at all times.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of mental health, physical health, learning disability conditions
- Understanding of the role of Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, wider members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of own role boundaries
- Understanding of Livewell Southwest as an organisation, its service provision and what it means to be a community interest company.
Qualifications
Essential
- Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 3 qualifications (e.g. A levels or T-Levels) or demonstrated ability and commitment to achieve a relevant level 3 qualification. Level 2 functional skills, or as a level 3 apprenticeship such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
Specific skills
Essential
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
- IT skills
- Understanding of Policies and
- Procedures relevant to role
- Understanding of local and national guidelines relating to the role
Desirable
- Full valid UK driving license
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of formulating therapeutic relationships.
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting or similar role(employment, work experience, volunteering)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates the values required to work in this role, including demonstration of commitment to Livewell southwest values.
- Develops and maintains positive and appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers, demonstrates, kindness, empathy and respect at all times.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of mental health, physical health, learning disability conditions
- Understanding of the role of Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, wider members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of own role boundaries
- Understanding of Livewell Southwest as an organisation, its service provision and what it means to be a community interest company.
Qualifications
Essential
- Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 3 qualifications (e.g. A levels or T-Levels) or demonstrated ability and commitment to achieve a relevant level 3 qualification. Level 2 functional skills, or as a level 3 apprenticeship such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
Specific skills
Essential
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
- IT skills
- Understanding of Policies and
- Procedures relevant to role
- Understanding of local and national guidelines relating to the role
Desirable
- Full valid UK driving license
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 (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).
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.
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).
